Hip-Hop in the Park: Where Beats, Moves, and Art Collide

Pickering, ON, April 30, 2025 - The City of Pickering is excited to present Hip-Hop in the Park on Saturday May 3, at the Diana, Princess of Wales Park located behind the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. This free, family-friendly event will be a celebration of music, dance, graffiti art, and community, featuring live performances, energetic dance battles, and a variety of interactive activities for all ages.

Event highlights include:

• Live Performances: Local hip-hop artists showcasing their talents and creativity.
• Dance Battles: High-energy breakdancing competitions where dancers will go head-to-head for prizes and bragging rights.
• Graffiti Art: Local artists will be transforming boards around the park into vibrant graffiti murals, bringing the spirit of street art to the event.
• Interactive Games: A range of games throughout the park, including basketball, soccer, and carnival-style activities. Participants can participate in these games to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes.
• Community Booths: Various booths set up by local organizations and community groups, offering information, resources, and opportunities for engagement.
• Family-Friendly Fun: A space for everyone to come together, celebrate, and enjoy the day.

Hip-Hop in the Park is an event that blends the creative expressions of hip-hop culture with interactive activities that bring the community together. Whether you’re attending to enjoy live music, cheer on dancers, watch local artists create graffiti, participate in games, or visit community booths, there’s something for everyone.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Location: Diana, Princess of Wales Park, behind the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
• Admission: Free

For more information or to get involved as a performer, vendor, or sponsor, visit www.pickering.ca or follow us on social media at Recreation Pickering on Facebook.

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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 114,000) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.