{"id":8285,"date":"2025-08-14T13:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/2025\/08\/14\/kings-plate-to-takeover-sankofa-square\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T12:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T16:07:11","slug":"kings-plate-to-takeover-sankofa-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/2025\/08\/14\/kings-plate-to-takeover-sankofa-square\/","title":{"rendered":"King\u2019s Plate to takeover Sankofa Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, August 14, 2025 \u2013 Woodbine Entertainment is once again bringing the social event of the summer to the heart of Toronto this Saturday when Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) is transformed into a King\u2019s Plate Garden Party.<\/p>\n<p>The King\u2019s Plate Garden Party will bring the excitement and elegance of Canada\u2019s most prestigious horse race, and the first leg of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, directly to the downtown core.<\/p>\n<p>The full card of races from Woodbine Racetrack will be broadcast on the screens around Sankofa Square, powered by Branded Cities. A viewing and lounging area will be created where guests can watch the races comfortably on the various screens all day.<\/p>\n<p>The King\u2019s Plate Garden Party will make guests feel like they\u2019re at the races. Activations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broadcast of the races from Woodbine<\/li>\n<li>Stella Artois Beer Garden (age 19+)<\/li>\n<li>Live DJ<\/li>\n<li>Food Trucks<\/li>\n<li>Wagering Zone with HPIbet and OLG.ca<\/li>\n<li>DIY Fascinator Station<\/li>\n<li>Interactive Games and Giveaways<\/li>\n<li>Photo Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Admission to The King\u2019s Plate Garden Party is free.<\/p>\n<p>The event runs from Noon to 7 p.m. The King\u2019s Plate race is scheduled for 5:34 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Guests to The King\u2019s Plate Garden Party are encouraged to share their experience on social media and to use the hashtag #KP25. Follow Woodbine on all social media @WoodbineTB.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8287\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/woodbine-news\/kings-plate-to-takeover-sankofa-square\/attachment\/front-entrance-elevated-view\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8287\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8287\" src=\"https:\/\/woodbine.com\/kingsplate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/08\/Front-Entrance-Elevated-View.jpg\" alt=\"The King's Plate Garden Party will again takeover Sankofa Square on August 16. 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