Residents are invited to enjoy live entertainment and traditional cuisine as we celebrate Italian Heritage Month, Portuguese Heritage Month and Filipino Heritage Month.
The City of Brampton is proud to honour our diverse mosaic by highlighting the different cultures of our residents and the significant contributions of Italian, Portuguese and Filipino Canadians in making Brampton the incredible city it is today.
Celebrations begin Saturday, June 3, with a community flag raising in honour of Portuguese Heritage Month. From June 2 to 4, residents can take part in the Lusofonia Festival in Gage Park, which will feature a weekend of music, children’s entertainment and a gastronomy and handicraft fair.
Visit www.brampton.ca/portugueseheritagemonth for full event details.
On Sunday, June 11, the City of Brampton partners with Brampton Filipino Seniors Club, Federation of Filipino Canadians in Brampton, Knights of Rizal and Alliance of Ladies of the Knights of Rizal to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month.
In honour of Philippine Independence Day, the flag of the Philippines will be raised to commemorate the nation gaining independence in 1898, and residents are invited to enjoy entertainment and free traditional cuisine.
Visit www.brampton.ca/filipinoheritagemonth for more information.
On June 17, the City of Brampton will honour Italian Heritage Month with a community flag raising and reception at Brampton City Hall. For more information visit www.brampton.ca/italianheritagemonth.
Save the dates
Portuguese Heritage Month Celebrations
Lusofonia Festival
June 2 – 4
Gage Park
Community Flag Raising
June 3 ,12pm
Ken Whillans Square
Filipino Heritage Month Celebrations
Community Flag Raising
June 11, 10:30am
Ken Whillans Square
Reception
June 11, 11am
Brampton City Hall
Italian Heritage Month
Community Flag Raising
June 17, 2pm
Ken Whillans Square,
Reception
June 17, 2:30pm
Brampton City Hall
Quotes
“Brampton is an incredibly unique and diverse city with so many different cultures. Join us throughout the month of June as we honour and celebrate those cultures that contribute to the unique mosaic that is our community. With traditional food and music, there is something for everyone and so many opportunities to learn. I look forward to seeing you at the events throughout.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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