Grand Parade 2025
Saturday August 2nd, 2025 @ Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard
Grand Parade 2025 @ Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard
Toronto Carnival Is Back for 2025!Since 1967, North America's biggest Caribbean Carnival happens in Toronto every year!
The road becomes the stage for the masqueraders and steelpan performers. It truly is something you can’t miss. Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grande Parade continues to attract local, regional, national, and international attention by visitors and media as it is the highlight of the three-week Festival. This event continues to draw millions from all over the world to see the live performing street art year after year and on live streaming.
After months of preparation the city welcomes masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes as they wind their way from the assembly area at Exhibition Place along Lake Shore Boulevard. Although most of the parade is free, admission applies to Exhibition Place where patrons have the opportunity to enjoy the parade of the Mas Bands. Masquerade bands end up in Exhibition Place where masqueraders can party until 6PM.
Most of the parade is held on Lakeshore Boulevard which is free but nightlife tickets are not. Packages for nightlife events are available in Hotel Packages. Limited quantities available.
Contact
416-391-5608
Address
Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard, 15 Saskatchewan Road, Toronto, ON
Hours
8:00AM – 8:00PM
Event Type
Special Event
Dates
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Minimum Age
All Ages
Dress Code
None
Music
Soca, Calypso, Live Music
Price
Free
Note
North America's Largest Caribbean Carnival is back for 2024! Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade returns on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Most of the parade is free along Lakeshore boulevard. Details of the parade to be announced early 2024.
Most of the parade is held on Lakeshore Boulevard which is free but nightlife tickets are not. Tickets for nightlife events can be purchased with hotel packages Here. Limited quantities available.
Most of the parade is held on Lakeshore Boulevard which is free but nightlife tickets are not. Tickets for nightlife events can be purchased with hotel packages Here. Limited quantities available.
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