The turnout from the earlier hours of the event was exactly on par with what we had expected- a steady assembly-line-like flow of people. The cloudy weather had sustained an environment of tranquility at the event had aptly compensated for the booming music that was played in the background, which, for me, could have been classified as both a vice and a virtue. While it was, needless to say, entertaining, and generated excitement, it provided a formidable challenge for us when we were trying to converse with patrons (you try containing your frustration when the person three feet in front of you isn’t able to comprehend a word you are saying, or in my case, yelling).
One major disappointment for me though was the modest interest displayed by youth at the event. From the perspective of an outsider, it would seem as if our cause was primarily geared towards adults, which, considering the theme of the event (a celebration of youth activism in Toronto), was certainly not.
All in all, it was an extremely rewarding experience. We had the opportunity to show off the school2school banner, which impressed many. Although I wasn’t able to stay until the end, I’m certain that the others had just as much, if not more than, the success that I had.
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