East York Canada Day Festival 2023

Get excited to be a part of the 66th-year Annual Canada Day Festival. It is the city's longest-running event of its kind, attracting families from across the GTA.

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

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

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

A SHORT HISTORY

True Davidson was prominent in East York during the 1950s and 1960s. Always involved in politics, she was an Alderman (now called Councillor), a Reeve in the Township of East York and later the first Mayor when the towns of Leaside and East York joined to create the Borough of East York.

In 1957 she created a celebration to acknowledge Dominion Day (now Canada Day) in East York. It included a parade made up of local groups in the area and was followed by a party on the lawns of the township (now the East York Civic Centre), where these groups could promote what they did in the community. Locals decorated their bikes and drove along the parade route, which historically began in Thorncliffe Park. The evening ended with entertainment and a dance. In 1962 the event moved to Stan Wadlow Park, where the tradition to celebrate Canada Day continues.

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

Bringing to you a vast and varied array of vendors. Browse among handcrafted artisans, food vendors and artists. Expanded kid's activities include; a rock climbing wall, axe throwing, groovy gym bus, ping pong, craft tent, and the City of Toronto Playmobile.

Back by popular demand, they will be hosting Bingo in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Also, it will have Joe Motiki as Emcee on the Main stage this year.

This year Muddy York will be running the beer garden and have expanded their menu to include local wine and cider. Hours of operation 11:00 am – 11:00pm

Don’t forget your swim suit. The Kiwanis Pool will be open as well as the splash pad.

Parade Route

The legendary parade will follow the same shorter route as last year. Departing from Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m heading east along Cosburn Avenue to Stan Wadlow Park. The parade includes floats, bands, antique cars, community groups, entertainers and local businesses.

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