‘People need permission to be silly’: Toronto celebrates International Pillow Fight Day with skirmish at Nathan Phillips Square

‘People need permission to be silly’: Toronto celebrates International Pillow Fight Day with skirmish at Nathan Phillips Square

In celebration of International Pillow Fight Day, Urban Playground Toronto hosted the free event for the fourth consecutive year to help "bring people together."

Toronto hosts annual pillow fight at Nathan Phillips Square

Home News GTA The event at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday is one of many hosted by Urban Playground Toronto, which has held the annual pillow fight for four years. Their goal is to encourage connection through playful, low-stakes fun. Ilyas Hussein/Toronto Star Dozens gathered, armed with their cushy weapons, buzzing with anticipation.  Two lines stood facing each other, awaiting the countdown to strike zero. Then, chaos erupted. Strangers…

Annual pillow fight takes over Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square

About 100 pillow fighters arrived at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday afternoon with their feathery battle gear at the ready