December 21 is the winter solstice, the longest day of the year.
We heard about the Winter Solstice Parade and festival at Kensington Market in downtown Toronto for a number of years, but we had not had the opportunity to go and watch it.
This year, we remembered and went downtown expecting that we could watch this annual parade.
However, by the time we went to Kensington Market, the parade had finished its route there and moved onto the Alexander Park close by.
Following the loud music coming from the nearby area, we saw people going toward where a big bonfire was.
Though it was cold, lots of people were standing around watching the performers doing their tricks with fire.
It was a cold Canadian evening at around minus 7 degree C. People bundled themselves up for outdoor events.
However, we were surprised to see a couple of young men performing in the cold with their chests bared!
It was December 21, just a few days before Christmas and we have been busy preparing and getting ready for our big family Christmas dinner.
It was nice getting a break for a few hours from all the holiday preparations.
Feeling cold after standing for a half hour show, we took shelter in a vegetarian restaurant close by to warm up and enjoy a rare night meal.
It was a different evening out for us and we enjoyed the experience!
R.T.
Kensington Market
Toronto
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