Events in the Bazaar
The Gerrard India Bazaar BIA conducts various events all through the year to celebrate a variety of South Asian and Local festivals. All our events are open for everyone and FREE.
Tree Lighting
You are invited to join us for Gerrard India Bazaar’s Tree Lighting on Saturday November 22nd, 2025.
Meet Santa, enjoy live Carolers and Hot Chocolate and more!
Diwali Mela
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important holidays on the Hindu calendar. It’s the victory of good over bad. The BIA celebrates a few days before the actual festival. Celebrated in fall, Diwali mela is a one-day event organized by the GIBBIA on Gerrard St East / Ashdale Avenue (outside the Library. There are cultural, musical and dance performances, fire crackers, DJs, laddoos, jalebis and chai distribution, etc.
Save-The-Date: OCTOBER 18, 2025
Festival of South Asia
The Festival of South Asia is the signature event of the GIBBIA, It is, one of the largest south Asian street festivals in North America, showcasing the culture of the South Asian community with live entertainment on stage including dance, fashion shows, and authentic South Asian cultural programs reflecting Indian, Afghani, Pakistani, Bengali and Sri Lankan cultures. Businesses offer a large array of finger licking cuisine. The Street is closed to usual traffic and streetcar is rerouted for 2 full days. The Festival runs form noon – 11 pm for both days.
Ramadan Iftar Trail
Gerrard India Bazaar BIA presents ‘Ramadan Iftar Trail’
In this holy month of Ramadan, Gerrard India Bazaar invites people of all faiths and backgrounds to join us for Iftar (breaking of the fast)!
Join us on April 6, 2024 6 pm – 10:30 pm. This is a free event.
On April 6, 200 Iftar Coupons (each containing 5 vouchers) will be distributed at the Library Patio starting from 7PM until coupons last.
Baisakhi Mela
Baisakhi marks the arrival of the harvest season and this one-day festival is a festival of unity, integrity, colors and brightness. Baisakhi Mela is a one-day event organized by the GIBBIA in Spring on Gerrard St East / Ashdale Avenue (outside the Library). There are Bhangra performances, DJ music, food sampling, etc.
Santa in the Bazaar
Santa visits Gerrard India Bazaar! Catch Santa shopping at his favorite shops, enjoying his favorite meals, and taking photos with you!
Ramadan and EID Mela
Featuring LIVE Qawwali performances, Sidewalk Sales, and Special Iftar menu at participating restaurants throughout Ramadan
LIVE Garba at the Bazaar
Held in October, come celebrate and dance with us at LIVE GARBA 2023!
