Fun and Laughter at St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Toronto

One of the best St. Patrick’s Day parades in Toronto! An explosion of Irish energy and lots of fun—far beyond expectations!

Thousands of people lined the streets, enjoying the parade filled with marching bands, floats, mascots, Irish music, and dancing. Joining the celebration in our multicultural city were vibrant Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican dancers. There were also a few surprises: the dazzling appearance of the “Silver Elvis,” Miss Toronto Tourism, and a convoy of the “Silver Elvis”, Miss Toronto Tourism and a column of DMC DeLorean sport cars.

St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. – history.com

The parade started at the corner of St. George and Bloor St. West, heading east on Bloor Street, then turning south on Yonge Street until reaching Queen Street.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Photos

St. Patrick's Day parade

Toronto police

St. Patrick's Day parade

St. Patrick's Day parade: Philippine band

Marching band

St. Patrick's Day parade

St. Patrick's Day parade

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Mexican dancers

St. Patrick's Day parade

Silver Elvis

Marching band

St. Patrick's Day parade: marching band

People watching parade from upper floor

DMC DeLorean

Chinese lion dancing

Japanese dancers

Miss Toronto Tourism

Caboose

St. Patrick's Day parade

Irish dancer

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