A Message from the Mayor

Summer is here and we have lots of fun events for the whole family to enjoy!

The City of Vaughan’s 31st annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series is back! Residents are invited to join us for six FREE concerts, presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons, on select Wednesdays from June 18 to July 30, weather permitting, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join us tonight for our launch event in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre for a ‘a sky full of stars’ with X&Y – Tribute to Coldplay.

The City of Vaughan’s annual, award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day event is taking place on July 1 at North Maple Regional Park (11085 Keele St.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out for live entertainment, activities, free giveaways and more!

I hope to see you there!

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

IN THE NEWS

After the overwhelming success of the City of Vaughan’s first ever Festa d’Italia on June 1 this year, which was attended by more than 20,000 people, I am so excited to share we are already planning for an even bigger and better event in 2026. It gives me great pleasure to announce the City of Vaughan’s Festa d’Italia will be back again next year, and, this time, we’re celebrating over two days, on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this year’s celebrations. The energy, passion and sense of community pride felt that day was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. What an incredible way to celebrate our Italian identity, heritage and culture. Next year, you can expect an even bigger and better, fun-filled weekend with many delicious foods, spectacular performances, art and traditions that reflect the beauty and vitality of Italian heritage. I look forward to welcoming you all back for another Festa d’Italia next June!

I was delighted to see so many generous members of the community attend the 2025 Mayor’s Gala in support of the Spirit of Generosity; Vaughan continues to rise up and contribute millions of dollars to worthy causes around our city. It was a privilege to see America’s Got Talent winner Kodi Lee perform, not only because he is a wonderful singer, but also because of his inspiring charitable work with DANI, a Canadian organization that provides programming for individuals with disabilities. Vaughan is an ambitious city with a long and proud history, one that’s been influenced by champions and leaders who are committed to giving back to the community, like many of the attendees. I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported the Spirit of Generosity over the years and for continuing to give. Thank you for all that you do to help make a difference in Vaughan, so we can build an even better future for our current residents and for generations to come. When we come together as a community, there is truly nothing we can’t do.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROCLAMATIONS, ILLUMINATION,

FLAG RAISINGS THIS MONTH

Proclamations

·      June 1 – Italian Heritage Month

·      June 1 – Filipino Heritage Month

·      June 1 – Portuguese Heritage Month

·      June 1 – Pet Awareness Week

·      June 1 – Recreation and Parks Month

·      June 1 – Seniors Month

·      June 1 – Pride Month

·      June 1 – Peace Tree Day

·      June 1 – Indigenous History Month

·      June 2 – School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

·      June 2 – Local Food Week

·      June 4 – Clean Air Day in Canada

·      June 5 – UN World Environment Day

·      June 6 – Eid Al-Adha

·      June 9 – International Archives Day

·      June 10 – Portugal Day

·      June 12 – Filipino Day

·      June 15 – Father’s Day

·      June 16 – National Pollinator Week

·      June 19 – World Sickle Cell Awareness Day / Ontario Sickle Cell Awareness Day

·      June 21 – National Indigenous People’s Day

·      June 23 – National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

·      June 27 – Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Day

·      June 27 – Canadian Multiculturalism Day

·      June 27 – Muharram/Islamic New Year

Illuminations

·      June 16 – Vaughan International Film Festival

·      June 19 – World Kidney Cancer Day

·      June 21 – Cavernous Malformation Awareness Month

·      June 25 – World Vitiligo Day

Flag raisings

·      June 2 – Recreation and Parks Month

·      June 4 – National Indigenous History Month

·      June 8 – Philippine Independence Day

·      June 9 – Italian Heritage Month

·      June 16 – Vaughan International Film Festival

·      June 18 – Seniors Month

·      June 23 – National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

·      June 24 – Pride Month

RECAP FROM MAY

Members of the community marked South Asian Heritage Month at the City’s third annual celebration. Festivities included greetings, and traditional music and dance performances. Thank you to everyone who attended this event!

Congratulations to Kaylee G., the City of Vaughan’s 2025 Mayor for a Day contest winner! 

As Vaughan’s Mayor … for a day, Kaylee spent today with me at Vaughan City Hall, taking meetings, being introduced to Members of Council and City staff, and seeing firsthand just how municipal government runs. She also toured the building and attended a Council meeting.

City of Vaughan

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. Vaughan, ON

L6A 1T1

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

905-832-2281, ext. 8888

mayor@vaughan.ca