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ABOUT US

For over 20 years Jesus in the City has been bringing the Body of Christ together to lift up the name of Jesus on city streets, through the annual Jesus in the City Parade. Jesus in the City collaborates with organizations, churches and artists internationally to spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cities around the world through the creative arts, parades, festivals, theatre, the visual arts and media, developing programs to meet spiritual and social needs. Jesus in the City | Festival of Praise International is a charitable organization established in 1999 as a non-profit community network.


The Annual Jesus in the City Parade is a lively musical street pageant, illustrating

themes from the Bible through music, the arts and worship. The parade attracts over 25,000 in attendance as floats, marching bands, choirs, congregants and worshippers walk the streets of downtown Toronto in celebration, spreading the message of hope, love, peace and the joy of salvation. Our vision is to celebrate love for God and love for people through music the arts &

culture.

History

1st  Parade September 1999

On September 11, 1999 the first parade was launched in Toronto featuring all the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with live Gospel music, floats, costumes, banners and flags. Since then Jesus in the City has sponsored several public events, worship conferences and outdoor festivals. 

1st Taste of Jesus in the City 2011

The Taste of Jesus in the City Concert started indoors as a kick-off the parade and moved outdoors to

Yonge-Dundas Square in 2015.

1st  JITC Pastors' Breakfast 2015

The first Jesus in the City Pastor's & Leaders Breakfast was launched, hosting pastors and local community leaders and police services.

1st JITC Prayer & Worship Sessions 2015

Jesus in the City Prayer & Worship gatherings started in local churches across the city and online.

1st  International Parade 2016

Jesus in the City Parade was launched internationally in the Caribbean on the island of Grenada in 2016 and in Jamaica in 2018.

1st  Christmas in the City 2017

The Christmas in the City Festival Concert was launched celebrating the Christmas season and giving back to local and international children's missions.


1st  Virtual World Parade 2020

Jesus in the City conducted its first virtual parade called the Jesus in the City VIRTUAL WORLD PARADE, due to the gathering restrictions during the pandemic. The parade journeys around the world incorporating virtual choir collaborations and artists from around the world.

HISTORY

1st  Parade September 1999

On September 11, 1999 the first parade was launched in Toronto featuring all the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with live Gospel music, floats, costumes, banners and flags. Since then Jesus in the City has sponsored several public events, worship conferences and outdoor festivals. 

1st Taste of Jesus in the City Concert 2011

The Taste of Jesus in the City Concert started indoors as a kick-off the parade and moved outdoors to

Yonge-Dundas Square in 2015.

1st  JITC Pastors' Breakfast 2015

The first Jesus in the City Pastor's & Leaders Breakfast was launched, hosting pastors and local community leaders and Police Services.


1st JITC Prayer & Worship Session 2015

Jesus in the City Prayer & Worship gatherings started in local churches across the city and online.

1st  International Parade 2016

Jesus in the City Parade was launched internationally in the Caribbean on the island of Grenada in 2016 and in Jamaica in 2018.

1st Christmas in the City 2017

The Christmas in the City Festival Concert was launched celebrating the Christmas season and giving back to local and international children's missions.


1st  Virtual World Parade 2020

Jesus in the City conducted its first virtual parade called the Jesus in the City VIRTUAL WORLD PARADE, due to the gathering restrictions during the pandemic. The parade journeys around the world incorporating virtual choir collaborations and artists from around the world. The 2021 Jesus in the City Parade was also conducted virtually due to continued restrictions.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO

PARTNER WITH JESUS IN THE CITY?

We are grateful for the numerous partners, sponsors, artists, volunteers and supporters that help to bring Jesus in the City parades, outreaches, festivals and online community collaborations to cities around the world.


Here are a few ways to support our mission...


VISION

Celebrating our love for God and love for people, through music, the arts, and culture

MISSION

TO MOBILIZE believers to raise up a Godly standard in society.

TO RESTORE the cultural relevance of music and the arts in worship.

TO ENCOURAGE unity in the Body of Christ, lifting up one voice unto God.

TO CAUSE people to identify with God's Word, drawing them to receive Jesus.

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