IIFA event listings
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Posted: Jun 10, 2011 2:35 PM ET
Last Updated: Jun 15, 2011 10:44 AM ET
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Indian models walk the catwalk at the IIFA Rocks fashion show, prior to the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2010. (Ishara Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)
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Back to accessibility linksThe ceremony for this year's International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards is taking place in Toronto on June 25, but there are plenty of scheduled celebrations in the Greater Toronto Area leading up to the big gala.
Here's a rundown of some of the planned events.
IIFA Buzz Events
June 18
Celebrate South Asia and the World (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
This celebration in Gage Park and Garden Square in Brampton includes a bazaar and farmers' market, parade and three stages' worth of music and dancing.
Albion Islington Fusion of Taste Festival (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Circus acts, amusement rides, buskers and the Shaimak Davar Toronto Dance Team await revellers at this fair near Albion Road and Islington Avenue.
Markham Bollywood Extravaganza (noon - 10 p.m.)
Taking place near the Markham Civic Centre, this event will feature a variety of South Asian entertainment, including fusion performances and an authentic bazaar, as well as a Kidzone.
June 17-19
IIFA Buzz Fest Brampton Festival
The city of Brampton plays host to this three-day party dedicated to Indian cinema. The events, spread out over Gage Park, Garden Square and Central Public School, include fashion shows and various musical and dance performances. Indian film star Bipasha Basu will be on hand June 17 to unveil the Brampton Walk of Fame plaque in Garden Square. Click here for more information.
June 11
Markham South Asian Mela (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
This neighbourhood event at Featherstone Park features authentic South Asian cuisine as well as the Miss Markham Bollywood Pageant.
Bollywood Spice fundraising dinner (7 p.m.)
This evening in support of local charities Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ernestine's Women Shelter and Youth Without Shelter will feature singer Prita Chhabra, Egyptian belly dancers and an appearance by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. Click here for more information.
June 9-26
CIBC Presents Bollywood Under the Stars
Outdoor screenings of popular Bollywood films in Brampton, Toronto, Markham and Mississauga. Click here for more information.
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