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Oshawa 100+ kick offs; view the video and join upcoming celebration events
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 03:00 PM
The City of Oshawa marked its 100th anniversary as a city on March 8 and kicked off a year of celebrations. We invite community members to view the video of the March 8 official celebration and join us throughout the year as we celebrate our historical milestone with a series of events, activities and commemorative projects.
Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration
Festivities kicked off on Friday, March 8 with the Official 100+ Anniversary Celebration live broadcast on Rogers Television; Free...
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City of Oshawa wins two Festivals & Events awards
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 10:30 AM
The City of Oshawa is thrilled to announce that Peony Festival and Kars on King have been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) for offering some of the best festivals and events in Ontario. The two signature events have been named as Top 100 Festivals and Events for 2024.
The City of Oshawa is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2024 and the recent FEO Top 100 award recognitions add to the excitement. A Top 100 award represents festivals and events across the province that excel...
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Call for Artists: Art & Culture in the Hall Centennial Art Exhibitions
Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 02:00 PM
In 2024, the City of Oshawa is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a city. In honour of this milestone, the City is inviting local artists to submit proposals for temporary exhibitions to be displayed at Art & Culture in the Hall located outside Council Chambers at City Hall.
We are seeking artworks and exhibition projects that celebrate the people, places, and milestones that connect to the area known as Oshawa, its history, present, and/or future, in honour of the City’s 100th anniversary. The...
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City seeks artists for new public art project
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 03:45 PM
The City of Oshawa is excited to announce its first independent public sculpture commission. The artwork, commissioned as part of the City’s Centennial celebrations, will be installed in the upcoming Downtown Oshawa Urban Square at the intersection of Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North, in the heart of downtown Oshawa.
The park and artwork reflect the City’s commitment and desire to connect and engage with the community by transforming the spaces where people live, work, learn and play...
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Oshawa Peony Festival named Top 100
Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:10 PM
A premier City of Oshawa event has been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). At the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference, Oshawa’s Peony Festival was awarded FEO’s Top 100 Festivals title once again.
The Top 100 award recognition acknowledges industry excellence happening across the province. The award is recognized by festival goers, peers, and government officials for leading quality festivals and events.
A signature event in Oshawa since 2004, this is the 11th consecutive year...