Sunfest ready to unveil ‘celebration of life’ in London’s Victoria Park
Global News
The first performances at Sunfest are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, with the London, Ont., festival lasting until Sunday night.
The stage is nearly set at Victoria Park as crews prepare the downtown green space for Sunfest.
Recognized as the premier summer festival of London, Ont., Sunfest makes its in-person return on Thursday for a four-day “celebration of life” that will feature more than 40 national and international music ensembles.
“This is so exciting, after two-and-a-half years of practically not being able to do it,” said Sunfest founder and co-artistic director Alfredo Caxaj.
“At this point, I truly believe that the whole community is so excited about this, people are dying to go out and really to celebrate life because this is what it is: It’s a celebration of life.”
Caxaj spoke with Global News on Wednesday, as he and an army of volunteers made last-minute preparations in Victoria Park.
“It’s almost like restarting again the whole process, it has been a very challenging year for sure,” Caxaj said.
Air travel proved to be one of the biggest hurdles for Sunfest this year, with international acts facing the same issues seen across Canada airports and airlines in recent days.
“We’re constantly changing the (lineup) because the flights are delayed or cancelled,” Caxaj said.