The City of Brampton is pulling out all the stops for their annual New Year's Eve Party.
The City, which expects more than 40,000 people to show up for the all-day and night event, will be shutting down six blocks to accommodate the hoards of Bramptonians flocking to the downtown core.
According to the press release, the event will appeal to everyone in your family. And it's true; but only if your family is white.
Ice skating, marshmallow roasts, Bananas in Pyjamas, The Arkells, David Usher and Our Lady Peace? Who planned this thing - Archie Bunker?
According to the 2006 Census, 57 per cent of the people living in Brampton identified themselves as visible minorities.
It's pretty safe to say the crowd downtown on Dec. 31 won't be 43 per cent white. Somewhere in the neighbourhood of 90 per cent might be more accurate.
Email specialevents@brampton.ca to find out what gives.
2 comments:
who says there's racism in the world? oh wait it's me!
Ice skating? It's winter. There's a skating rink.
Yeah, the musical talent is a little dry.
But it is Brampton. Those are probably the biggest acts this city will ever see.
And I thought roasted marshmallows were pretty universally delicious.
But then again, I'm white.
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