Grand Parade 2025
Saturday August 2nd, 2025 @ Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard
Grand Parade 2025 @ Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard
The parade will depart Exhibition Place Grounds at Princes' Boulevard, to Canada Boulevard, to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard W. It will then travel westbound along Lake Shore Boulevard W., turning approximately 100 metres west of Jameson Avenue before traveling eastbound on Lake Shore Boulevard W. The masquerade bands will return to Exhibition Place at British Columbia Road.
Getting to the events
The festivities at CNE/Exhibition Place can be easily accessed by GO Train, with Exhibition GO Station located right next door. Transit riders can also use their PRESTO card to get a 20 per cent discount on tickets to carnival events.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is changing some routes during the Carnival:
503 Kingston Road: Effective Saturday 8 a.m. to Sunday 1 a.m., the 503 Kingston Road streetcars will be extended to Sunnyside Loop on King Street W. and The Queensway. Stops not served: Dufferin Street between King Street W. and Dufferin Gate Loop.
307 Bathurst night bus: Effective Saturday 12 a.m.to Sunday 4 a.m., 307 Bathurst night buses will operate both ways on Bathurst Street, Fort York Boulevard, Fleet Street, Manitoba Drive and Exhibition Loop. Stops not served: Fort York Boulevard south of Fleet Street, Lake Shore Boulevard W., Strachan Avenue.
80 Queensway: Effective Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 80 Queensway buses will divert eastbound only on the Queensway, north on Roncesvalles Avenue, west on Howard Park Avenue and north on Parkside Drive, to regular route. Stops not served: northbound Parkside Drive, between Howard Park Avenue and the Queensway.
29/329 Dufferin and 929 Dufferin Express buses: Effective Saturday 12 a.m. to Sunday 4 a.m., buses on these routes will turn back north from Dufferin Gate Loop. Stops not served: Exhibition Place.
Road closures
With plenty of road closures in effect this weekend, Toronto police are encouraging locals and visitors alike to take transit around the Carnival events if they can. Those unable to leave their cars at home should expect delays and watch out for the following road closures:
Road closures for the parade take effect on Saturday at 12 a.m. and continue until Sunday at 7 a.m., including:
Lake Shore Boulevard W. from Fort York Boulevard to Colborne Lodge Drive.
Lake Shore Boulevard W., westbound between Bathurst Street and Fort York Boulevard, is open to local traffic only.
Strachan Avenue southbound from Fleet Street.
The following Gardiner Expressway ramps will close at 12 a.m. on Saturday:
Westbound Gardiner Expressway on-ramp at Jameson Avenue.
Eastbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp at Jameson Avenue.
Eastbound Gardiner Expressway on-ramp from Jameson Avenue, and Lake Shore Boulevard W. at British Columbia Road.
Westbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp at Dunn Avenue.
Lake Shore Boulevard W. will close to traffic at 12 a.m. from westbound Strachan Avenue to Parkside. Drive, and eastbound Lake Shore Boulevard W. from Colborne Lodge Drive to Strachan Avenue.
The Princes' Gates will remain closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday starting at 1 a.m.
Restricted Access Points:
To assist with the flow of traffic and minimize disruptions to residents, the following streets will be restricted to local traffic only:
Dufferin Street south of King Street W.
Dowling Avenue south of King Street W.
Stadium Road south of Lake Shore Boulevard W.
Queens Quay W., west of Bathurst Street.
Springhurst Avenue, west of Jameson Avenue.
Springhurst Avenue, east of Jameson Avenue.
Remembrance Drive.
Other streets, although not restricted to vehicles, will be strictly enforced for parking infractions, Toronto police said in a news release. These streets include those south of King Street W., east of Colborne Lodge Drive and west of Bathurst Street.
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.
Address
Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard, 15 Saskatchewan Road, Toronto, ON
Dates
Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Music
Soca, Calypso, Live Music
Note
North America's Largest Caribbean Carnival is back for 2025! Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade returns on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Most of the parade is free along Lakeshore boulevard.
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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