Toronto sign moved for Parapan Am Games closing ceremony
The sign will return after Saturday's Parapan Am Games closing ceremony
The Toronto sign, one of the hottest attractions in the city this summer, was slowly dismantled and moved on Thursday morning.
But worried Torontonians can rest assured: the sign at Nathan Phillips Square will return to its regular spot after Saturday's Parapan Am Games closing ceremony.
The big TORONTO sign is coming down as staff prepare for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TO2015?src=hash">#TO2015</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/parapan?src=hash">#parapan</a> closing ceremonies. <a href="https://twitter.com/CDNParalympics">@CDNParalympics</a> <a href="http://t.co/rRVCCcdlVU">pic.twitter.com/rRVCCcdlVU</a>
—@DrTardifThe sight of workers in safety vests and hard hats taking down the sign, letter by letter, sparked concern and a few jokes on social media over the fate of what's become one of the city's top selfie destinations.
ATTENTION ALL RON'S IN TORONTO: Now is your chance for an awesome picture! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TOpoli?src=hash">#TOpoli</a> <a href="http://t.co/ghZCE9HiGF">pic.twitter.com/ghZCE9HiGF</a>
—@normBut the sign has merely been moved to a corner of the square to make way for the Parapan Am Games closing ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.
The sign will then be moved back as the city considers a permanent home. Mayor John Tory launched a social media campaign asking people to weigh in with suggested locations.
Tory said he started hearing from people concerned about the sign's future almost the minute workers began to take it down.
"It's amazing how moving that sign around caused a flurry of activity this morning on social media and telephone calls to my office," he said.
Anyone with ideas for a destination can tweet them using the hashtag #TORONTOsign.
Tory said most people who've contacted his office about the sign have said they would like to see it remain at Nathan Phillips Square.
