St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2024 in Toronto

Canada's most prominent St. Patrick's celebration takes place every March in the center of Toronto. St. Patrick's Day Parade here is a vibrant and colorful celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and community spirit. Expect to see marching bands, unique floats, thousands of leprechauns, and a sea of green. Organized by the St. Patrick's Parade Society, the events have been held since 1987.

The Grand Marshall Ball (March 9, 2024)

A week before the main Parade, Toronto's Society also organizes a Grand Marshall Ball. Basically, it is a cocktail reception, aimed to recognize the parade Grand Marshall (the most prominent contributor to Toronto's Irish community). In 2024, it's the hockey legend–Brian Burke. Beyond the Marshall's much-awaited speech, you'll have an opportunity to enjoy traditional Irish dances, national folk music, plenty of food and drinks, and a company of Irish benefactors.

St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 17, 2024)

Traditionally, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Toronto starts on the corner of Bloor Street and St. George Street (by St. George subway station). Then, it heads along Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and goes to Dundas Street, where it finishes. The procession starts at noon and continues for one and a half hours.