Arts and Culture
Thorold is home to several festivals and annual events. Included are:
Mountain Top Ceremony - Held at the Lock 7 Viewing Complex, this annual celebration marks the opening of the Welland Canal shipping season with the arrival of the first ship of the year through Lock 7. Usually held in late March.
Italia-in-Festa - Celebrating Italian food, drink, dance and entertainment. Thorold is rich in Italian history and is the ideal location for a celebration of this culture. Usually held the last weekend in June.
Thorold Arts & Crafts Show - This event, begun in 1979, and was held during the month of July The event was moved from Battle of Beaverdams park to the Thorold Community Arena on Front Street in 2007 and is held during the last weekend of May each year.
Thorold Antique Car Show - Downtown Thorold is the location for this event, generally held at the end of July.
The Canal Bank Shuffle - A three day long, annual festival of music and dance in the downtown core. The Shuffle attracts some of North American's top Blues musicians and features over 20 acts at a dozen venues within walking distance of each other. (Member of the Crossborder Blues group.)
Thorold Annual Santa Claus Parade - The Santa Claus Parade is held in November each year, and runs through the downtown core of the city.
November Thorold's Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - The November Arts & Crafts Show is held at Thorold Secondary School the third weekend of November each year.
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