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Mississauga Celebration Square

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229:, the city started hosting "My Mississauga" summer festivities at the existing Civic Square at city hall. Mississauga planned over 60 free events to bring more people to the civic square. The square was transformed and included a movable stage, a snack bar, extra seating, and sports and gaming facilities (basketball nets, hockey arena, chess and checker boards) including a skate park. Some of the events included Senior's day on Tuesday, Family day on Wednesday, Vintage car Thursdays, with the main events being the 38: 201:, a surrounding stone path, benches, canopies and secondary stage. The square's large water feature becomes ice rink in the winter and doubles as an event space when needed. The project is said to juxtoposition small intimate spaces with large open areas of turf. The transformation has dramatically increased the use of the facility for daily civic life. 264:
Celebration Square’s Canada day event is an annual festival that includes cultural performances, and celebrity music guests. The event has grown to attract over 100,00 visitors and hosted the likes of musicians such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Down with Webster, and the Strumbellas. The event concludes with
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The upper and lower parts of the square were originally distinct spaces separated by a segment of City Centre Drive. However, pedestrian safety issues, a desire to unify the two sections, and a commitment to building a vibrant downtown led the city council to permanently close this segment, uniting
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The square expansion project was first announced to begin construction in 2007 and opened on June 22, 2011.  Two firms, CS&P architects and Janet Rosenberg + Associates designed the square and park.
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celebration, Rotary Ribfest, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Beachfest.
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reflecting pool/skating rink; turf park; amphitheatre; video screens
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Celebration Square hosted public viewing parties when the
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Two Digital Screens: 15 x 28 feet (4.5 x 8.5 metres)
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Event crowd at Celebration Square
City of Mississauga
Mississauga City Hall
Ontario
43°36′N 79°39′W / 43.600°N 79.650°W / 43.600; -79.650
civic square
park
Mississauga
Ontario
the city centre
city hall
Burnhamthorpe Road
amphitheatre
Project for Public Spaces
Canada Day
Toronto Raptors
2019 NBA Finals
Maple Leaf Square






"MISSISSAUGA CELEBRATION SQUARE"



"Mississauga Celebration Square"
"Mississauga Celebration Square – Official Opening Ceremony"

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