East York Canada Day Parade and Festival

EYCDC are excited to be hosting their 70th year. They are the longest-running event of its kind in the city attracting families from across the GTA.

The day kicks off with our famous Parade beginning at
Dieppe Park at 10:30am and making its way to Stan Wadlow Park.

Beginning at 11:00am, Stan Wadlow Park will be bustling with main stage entertainment, midway, expanded kids activities, artisan market, food vendors and our beer garden.

Our day ends with a spectacular fireworks show presented by the City of Toronto.

 The parade includes floats, bands, antique cars, community groups, entertainers and local businesses.
 Main stage entertainment
 Midway and expanded Kids Activities
 Artisan market, Food Vendors
 Beer Garden

The day ends with a spectacular fireworks show presented by the City of Toronto.
Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

At the door: Free

Date: Wednesday July 1, 2026

10:30 a.m. Parade beginning at Dieppe Park

11:00 a.m. Festivities will begin at Stan Wadlow Park

• 11:00am – 11:00pm: Midway – Lower Field
• 10:30am – 10:30pm: Goldenfield Brewery beside Arena – Upper Field
• 11:00am – 7:00pm: Kids Activities – Park Wide
• 11:00am – 10:00pm: Vendor Market – Upper Field
• 12:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies with Joe Motiki – Main Stage
• 12:20 pm: Danforth Village Children’s Choir – Main Stage
• 12:30 pm: Shine on Queen Puppet Show – Main Stage
• 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Bingo – Clubhouse
• 1:30 pm: The Devil’s Drink Band – Main Stage
• 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Kids Fun Races, 3-4yr, 5-7yr, 8-10yr – TBD
• 2:40 pm: Siobhan Bodrug musician – Main Stage
• 3:00 – 4:30 pm: Drum Circle Interactive – Mid-Field
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: East York’s Got Talent – Main Stage
• 4:30 pm: The East York All Star Band – Main Stage
• 5:40 pm: James Levac The Piano Man – Main Stage
• 7:00 pm: Meteor Heist – Main Stage
• 8:30 pm: Trainwreck – Main Stage
• 10:00pm: Fireworks

Venue & Address

Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave., East York, Toronto, ON, M4C 4K7

Parade Route: Departing from Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m heading east along Cosburn Avenue to Stan Wadlow Park.

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Accessible by Public Transport