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The Canadian National Exhibition opens it's doors for the 136th year. Rides, food, music and more to entertain guests for an end of summer tradition.

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World War 1 re-enactors march during the official opening of the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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The CNE 2014 First Family from left mother Natasha Miropolsky, son Dennis Miropolsky, daughter Nicole Miropolsky, and father Dimitri Miropolsky cut the ribbon during the official opening of the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Members of the Sainte Famille Choir from Haiti perform during the official opening of the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Mayor Rob Ford has a selfie taken with Danika Klaver, Seaforth Fall Fair Ambassador, left, and Amy Larsen, Tavistock Fall Fair Ambassador during the official opening of the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the midway at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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Crowds take in the food building at the 136th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and Mail

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