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39th Annual CHIN International Picnic

Canada Day Weekend July 1-2-3, 2005

Toronto, Ontario - CHIN Radio proudly announces the 39th Annual CHIN International Picnic - A Free International Festival of Entertainment for people of all ages. This years’ line up includes performers from around the world, children’s activities, sporting events, and the much anticipated Bikini Pageant.

“We have terrific entertainment scheduled for the Canada Day Weekend in the beautiful park setting of Exhibition Grounds Bandshell Park...... and the most affordable family entertainment event with FREE admission” says CHIN Radio President Lenny Lombardi.

The World Beat Music component is headlined by top performers from Italy, Portugal, South Asia and Hong Kong. Over 2,000 of Southern Ontario’s world-class entertainers, from over 15 ethno-cultural communities, round out the music and dance festival weekend that also includes the 39th Annual CHIN International Folklore Dance Competition with children and adult categories; For the Sports enthusiasts, Boxing Ontario Club Tournament; Toronto Lynx soccer clinics; MidWeek Cycling Club GrandPrix Cycling Races; For the young and young at heart, the CHIN Picnic offers lots of children’s activities - Northern Borders K9 Dog Challenge; Circus Shows; Petting Zoo and Pony Rides; Amusement Park Rides and Games; and for the ‘shop ‘til you drop’ crowd, the International Shopping Bazaar has fabulous summer bargains, from shoes to jewelry to cars and fashion! And let’s not forget the MR. CHIN Bikini (July 3), and the MISS CHIN Bikini (July 1)

Join us on Canada Day weekend and enjoy a wide selection of Foods of the World, International Beer & Wine Garden and a wide variety of entertainment for the whole family.

39th Annual CHIN International Picnic

Canada Day Weekend

Friday, July 1: noon-11pm

Saturday, July 2: noon-11pm

Sun. July 3: noon-11pm

Free Admission

Exhibition Place

West Grounds

Better Living Building

PUBLIC INFORMATION: (416) 531-9991 x3900

www.chinpicnic.com -info@chinradio.com



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