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Mississauga, Ont., September 11, 2023 – The Rabba Fine Foods Street Shuffle did not disappoint, filling the community of Port Credit with rhythms of blues and jazz, featuring live entertainment from 20 different local artists, dancers, and musicians. More than 25,000 visitors were welcomed and enjoyed the fun.
Rabba Fine Foods was once again the title sponsor of the annual Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival, known as the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle, which celebrated its 25th edition this year. Rabba Fine Foods has been a part of this event for 15 years and on Saturday September 9, the here for you grocer kicked off its seventh year as title sponsor of the jazz festivals popular Rabba Fine Foods Street Shuffle.
“We at Rabba Fine Foods, as well as so many other families, look forward to this event all summer,” said Rick Rabba, president of Rabba Fine Foods. “Our Rabba Roots Community Giving Program allows us to celebrate this event with friends and family and highlight the arts and culture within this vibrant local community.”
Jack Rabba, founder of Rabba Fine Foods, kicked off the event off with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting followed by a performance by the Top Hat Marching Orchestra. Rabba hosted sampling stations in partnership with four of its longtime partners. Lassonde offered orange juice and Sunrype fruit bar samples, Maple Leaf Foods offered Schnieders Pepperettes. There was a Redbull sampling area as well as ConAgra serving Angie’s Boom Chicka Popcorn.
Jack Rabba helps kick off the parade at the South Side Shuffle on Saturday September 9th, 2023. The founder of Rabba Fine Foods celebrates 15 years as major event sponsor.
Towards the end of the festival, there was a Mardi Gras second line. It was a spectacular sight as a Dixieland band started on Hurontario and Lakeshore, taking the audience through into Memorial Park, as everyone held umbrellas and blew whistles.
Rabba Fine foods will return to support the event next year, in September 2024.
About Rabba Fine Foods
Rabba Fine Foods, a Toronto institution since the 60’s, is a chain of local markets that serve the daily grocery and convenience needs of 36 neighbourhoods in the GTA. Open year round, 24 hours a day, Rabba offers everything you’d expect from your local market – fresh produce, a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, bakery, dairy products and other essentials for home or work. A family-run business with roots extending back to 1967, Rabba is a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to serving its neighbours and friends in the GTA and meeting their ever-changing grocery and convenience needs. For more information on Rabba, its Rabba Roots community program or any of its locations, visit rabba.com.
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