With Taste of The Danforth now cancelled, this parade now marks the biggest celebration of Greek culture in the city. CityNews' Rob Leth reports. The Greek Community of Toronto and Greektown on the Danforth BIA are holding their annual parade on Sunday, March 29, starting at 1 p.m. The parade begins at Jones Avenue on the Danforth and continues to Broadview Avenue. The Greek Canadian Community will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a vibrant parade in Toronto's historic Greektown on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Greek Independence Day is observed globally, and we are honored to continue the legacy of our Greek and Philhellenic forefathers. The Greek Community of Toronto and Greektown on the Danforth BIA are holding their annual parade on Sunday, March 29, starting at 1 p.m. The parade begins at Jones Avenue on the Danforth and continues to Broadview Avenue. Participants will gather at Eastern Commerce High School on 16 Phin Ave. Your Greek News' Sophia makes it out to the Greek Independence Day Parade on Danforth Ave., Toronto, Canada, to see how Greek-Canadians celebrate 186 years o Greek Independence Day will be celebrated by Toronto’s Greek community with a parade along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at Donlands and Danforth avenues and will head west along Danforth Avenue to Broadview Avenue. More than 10,000 participants and spectators came together for the Toronto for Greek Independence Parade on Sunday, April 6, 2025. They honored a pivotal moment in Greek history in the event which was a resounding success, according to the organizers, the Greek Community of Toronto. In Toronto, events, festivals, road races or parades occur most weekends from early April until late October, generally resulting in the City closing streets and the TTC and other transit agencies detouring services. This weekend, just one special event — the Greek Independence Day Parade affects TTC service this Sunday, April 6. Toronto’s Greek community marked Greek Independence Day with a parade along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7. The parade saw numerous participants and spectators from across the Greater Toronto Area take part in the event between Donlands and Broadview avenues along the Danforth. The Greek Independence Day Parade along Danforth Avenue on Sunday, April 6, drew a large number of participants and spectators. Photo by Joshua McGinnis. The Greek Canadian Community will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a vibrant parade in Toronto’s historic Greektown on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Greek Independence Day is observed globally, and we are honored to continue the legacy of our Greek and Philhellenic forefathers. 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 Sunday April 7, 2024 Join us to commemorate the Greek Independence Day on Sunday April 7, 2024 at the corner of Danforth Ave and Donlands Ave. The parade starts at 1:30pm sharp. Σας περιμένουμε όλους! I've received notice that the Greek Community of Toronto will be hosting their Greek Independence Day parade next Sunday, April 6/25. As most of you know, these parades close Danforth from Donlands to Broadview Avenues to all traffic. Greek Independence Day Parade Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024 Start Time: 1:30 PM Location: Corner of Danforth Ave and Donlands Ave Celebrate Greek Independence Day with us tomorrow on Danforth Ave! Greek Independence Day Parade will be taking place this Sunday April 7, 2024 at the corner of Danforth Ave and Donlands Ave 1:30pm The Greek Community of Toronto marks OXI Day annually with a parade along Danforth Avenue in Toronto’s historic Greektown. The parade will be followed by a wreath laying ceremony at Alexander the Great Parkette (corner of Logan and Danforth avenues) at 3 p.m. The Greek Independence Day Parade took place along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, April 6. The parade was organized by the Greek Community of Toronto, and saw a large turnout of participants and spectators. On Sunday, March 24, Toronto’s Greek community will celebrate Greece’s Independence Day with a parade on the Danforth, the city’s symbolic Greek space. Parade Rules and Regulations The Greek Community of Toronto appreciates your participation in the Parade and your cooperation in making it a successful community event. Greek Independence Day will be celebrated by Toronto’s Greek community with a parade along Danforth Avenue on the afternoon of Sunday, March 27. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at Donlands and Danforth avenues and will head west along Danforth Avenue to Broadview Avenue.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |