Dust off the costume, it's time for Halloween!
And this time you'll celebrate like never before.
Bring your family and friends down to Church Street (between Wellesley and Alexander St.) from October 24th - 31st, 2007 for the inaugural Halloweek Festival, a wicked weeklong Halloween celebration, full of tricks, treats, and more eye candy that you can gobble in one glance.
The Halloweek street festival celebration has something for everyone. Watch Church Street transform into the deliciously ghoulish Halloween street with retail and street décor competitions. Join in a classic Halloween tradition by taking part in the Halloweek pumpkin carving contest. Bring the kids out for the Sunday Children's Programme and sample the incredible Halloween inspired food at community restaurants as part of the week's Pumpkin Culinary Festival. See the flair for fashion that so defines Church Street at the Drag Swap and for Halloweek's grand finale, don't even think about missing the glitz of the Church Street Masquerade or the entertainment on the main stage featuring local celebrities and music by world class DJs.
Over $10,000.00 in Prizes!!!
So much better than candy!
For special Halloweek hotel rates call our partner the
Toronto Marriott
Bloor Yorkville at 416-961-8000
HALLOWEEK EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday October 24th
VERY SCARY!!! - Church Street gets dressed up early - check out the great retail and outdoor displays! Prizes will be awarded for the best decor.
Prizes including advertising packages from Xtra & Proud FM, VIA Rail packages, and tickets to the Mirvish production of Sweeney Todd.
PUMPKIN CULINARY FESTIVAL - The week-long food feast begins at participating restaurants. Visit the event page for the full restaurant listing.
DRAG SWAP - Costumes, Cosmetics, Wigs and Heels Sale, 6 - 10PM at Crews & Tangos, 508 Church St. Donations can be made at the Church & Wellesley BIA, 481 A Church St. Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM.
Friday October 26th
THE ORANGE BALLS
A Night at Frank'N'Furter's @ Voglie
Damnit, Janet - grab your favourite sweet transvestite and time warp your way to Voglie (582 Church) for a Rocky Horror-themed event, "A Night at Frank'N'Furter's".
A Glitterati Production
Saturday October 27th
THE ORANGE BALLS - Costume parties & Shows in the Gaybourhood!
Hallowe'en Bash @ Buddies in Bad Times and The Hell Ball @ Fly.
Sunday October 28
JACK'O LANTERN COMPETITION - 12-5pm
Local groups and artists compete in the fine art of pumpkin carving held on various patios on Church St. Contest open to Solo & Group Entries. Fabulous Prize Packs from VIA Rail, Heys Luggage & Mirvish Productions. Winning Pumpkins will be displayed at the 519, Oct. 29th - 31st, and on stage during the BOO! Block Party, Oct. 31st.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME - Cawthra Park, 1 - 4 pm, FREE!
Haunted Forest, Balloon Artist, Rogers Pumpkin Patrol Packs, Giveaways, Costume Contest with fabulous prizes and MORE!!!
Wednesday October 31
BOO! - Church St.'s annual Halloween street closure is bigger and better this year with the BOO! Block Party. Join us this year and 15,000 of your closest friends to dance the night away to DJ Matt C & be dazzled by spooky street and stage decor.
Let Deb Pearce guide your freaky evening as you are bewitched by ghoulish performances, featuring Chicago's Gay Idol Winner, Dan Kerry, The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps, Malice Munrow, Justine Touch & Viva*Van*de*Kampe of the Certified L.A.M.S., and a performance of Monster Mash by the DEGENDERIT Crew.
Strut your stuff on the Costume Catwalks and be seen! Enter the Giant Costume Contest at 10pm for your chance to win amazing prize packs featuring trips and gift certificates from VIA Rail, Heys Luggage, Mirvish Productions, Mens Power Spa, O'Gradys & Baskin Robbins. Over $10,000 in prizes are to be awarded as part of Halloweek.
Top off the evening with a one of a kind Glitterati production of Thriller! from the street to the stage, performed by Upstage Productions.
Boo! Block Party, this wednesday October 31st will be your most thrilling Halloween yet!
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