Canada National Exhibition 2017 ends on Monday, Torontonians enjoy hosts of events
The CNE went on several disciplines for about half a month since August 18.
The last day, which is the Labour Day, will end with several activities.
One of the categories, Aerial Acrobatics and Ice Skating Show, returned to the CNE in 2017 with a reincarnation titled Oh Canada!
Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko rocked the show.
The 68th annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) featured in the Labour Weekend between September 2 and September 4.
A variety of games were seen in Casino this year. The list of games include Multi-Action Blackjack, Roulette, WAR, Spanish 21, 3-Card Poker, Omaha Poker and a private air-conditioned Texas Hold 'em Poker room.
However, this year's Casino started on July 29 and will end on Monday.
Walk and Talk had been a special category in the CNE 2017. It comprises of CNE Heritage Walking Tour and CNE Ghost Walks.
However, the walks ended on September 1.
Stage Stunt and Talent Shows had stolen the limelight in the CNE this year.
One of the shows in this category, Rising Star, celebrated its 31st year showcasing young talents between the ages of 6 to 21.
One of the Stage stunts was the Mighty Mike Show. Toronto's own Mighty Mike has been performing for 15 years in the CNE.
Mike broke the Guinness Record for World Record for becoming world's fastest juggler. This show, however, will conclude on the last day of the exhibition.
Upholding the tradition, the annual Labour Day Parade, celebrated the strength and solidarity of workers. It will take place on Monday at the closing of the CNE.
One of the special events in the CNE was the Mustang Round Up, a car show.
Ford Mustang is one of the most popular cars of all the time which first appeared in April 1964. The event ended on September 3.
Founded in 1879, the Canadian National Exhibition is Canada’s largest community celebration and the fifth largest fair in North America. The 2016 CNE attracted 1.54 million people over 18 days, and the fair has an annual economic impact of $102.3 million on the province of Ontario and $69.3 million on the city of Toronto.
(Reporting by Suman Das)
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