Music, food, and culture: Toronto's Ukrainian festival returns to Bloor West Village

Music, food, and culture: Toronto's Ukrainian festival returns to Bloor West Village

September 12, 2025 11:30 pm EST.

Toronto's Ukrainian festival returns to Bloor West Village, filing the streets with traditional music, dance, food, and vibrant culture. As Jazan Grewal reports, nearly a million people are expected to attend.

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