The Dragon Lion Dance Festival at Celebration Square in downtown Mississauga is an annual, vibrant and dynamic festival that celebrates the best that Chinese culture has to offer. The dragon and lion dances are a traditional dance in Chinese culture as well as in some other Asian cultures. The performers mimic a dragon’s or lion's movements in respective costumes. The festival will captivate people of all ages and demographics with the colourful parade of Dragons and Chinese Lions.

Throughout the day, there will be a variety of exciting performances including Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi demonstrations, Dragon and Lion dances, mass drumming routines, dancing, singing, Chinese instruments, lucky draws, and other spectacles. Visitors will be able to participate in Chinese cultural activities at interactive stations, and there is a Children’s Centre to keep the little ones entertained with arts and crafts. A delicious selection of Chinese food is available for sale to satisfy your appetite. Traditional Chinese products are also available to purchase to take home as cherished souvenirs. This Festival was created with the collaboration of Kung Fu Canada Association and The Mississauga Mandarin Association.

This event is FREE and open to all ages!

If you are interested in sponsoring us or selling food/products, please email us at info@dldf.ca and we will be happy to help you out!