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The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (TIDBRF), is an annual dragon boat race and cultural event, first held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1989. It will be its 37th year in a row in 2024. It developed from the Toronto Chinese Business Association held in Toronto, Ontario. An associated festival highlights Asian and other cultures in Toronto. It has been acknowledged as a prominent cultural occasion in Toronto, fostering heritage and arts.
Typically, more than 5,000 athletes take part in the traditional dragon boat race, accompanied by over 80 local artists, artisans, and heritage performers. There are 200+ volunteers participating in this 2-day event, which attracts over 65,000 visitors to Toronto Centre Island.