Afrofest Denied Queen’s Park Permit

Afrofest has been denied a permit to hold festivities in Queens Park this year by the Parks, Forestry & Recreation committee.
Afrofest Denied Queen’s Park Permit
3/17/2011
Updated:
3/17/2011

Afrofest has been denied a permit to hold festivities in Queens Park this year by the Parks, Forestry & Recreation committee.

After hosting the event in Queens Park for two decades, Parks said non-profit organizers Music Africa were told to “explore alternate locations appropriate for the size and nature of your event.”

The city says Afrofest breached several regulations outlined in last year’s permit including damaging turf, setting up an amusement park, and continuing past 11pm. Afrofest is appealing for supporters to contact the city and request a reversal of the decision.