TO ALL ROTARIANS AND ROTARACTORS IN ROTARY DISTRICT 7070: YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 IN THE PARADE:
The St. Patrick's Parade returns to downtown Toronto on Sunday, March 16. It is an amazing afternoon filled with music, dance, floats and fun! Everyone is welcome whether you were born in Ireland, have Irish ancestors or you're just looking for a great time! The Parade has been entertaining tourists and Torontonians since 1988. It is a massive celebration of Irish-Canadian culture with thousands of participants and over 100 entries. This event is free to attend and fun for all ages. It takes place during March Break which makes it perfect timing for families to enjoy the festivities.
The Parade kicks off at noon at the corner of Bloor & St. George. It heads east across Bloor before turning south down Yonge Street. The Parade ends at Yonge & Dundas outside the Eaton Centre.
Being inclusive and helping those in need are part of the Parade's core values. Toronto's diversity is on full display with dozens of groups marching in support of their connections to Ireland and Canada. The Toronto Professional Firefighters Association will be collecting cash and canned goods on the Parade route in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. Throw on something green and join us! We hope to see you there. For more information please visit the Parade website.
Join your fellow District 7070 members in an Irish stroll along Yonge Street on March 16th. This is our opportunity to promote our Rotary Clubs, we will have 5 vehicles plus a decorated float plus some give aways. SAVE the Date. The Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins on the corner of St. George and Bloor St West (near St. George subway station) and heads east on Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and finishes at Dundas Street. The parade starts at 12 noon and the line of march lasts one and a half hours at any given point along the route. Access from the TTC subway can be made at the following stations: St. George, Museum, Bloor, Wellesley, College, Dundas. — For Parade Participants — The start and staging area is near St.George and Bloor St, near the St. George subway station. The staging area will open from 8 am.