News Release
2026 Ukrainian Festival and Parade
Friday, September 18, 2026, to Sunday, September 20, 2026,
Road Closures
The Ukrainian Festival and Parade is being held on Bloor Street West between Jane Street and Ellis Park Road, from Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. Event organizers anticipate that approximately 900,000 people will attend this event during the three-day period.
Festival Hours:
- Friday, September 18, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Ukrainian Parade will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, commencing at 11a.m. The parade will begin at High Park and will proceed onto westbound Bloor Street West. The parade will proceed to the festival and will disperse on Bloor Street West, between Armdale Avenue and Jane Street. The parade concludes at approximately 12:30 p.m. The Bloor Street West road closure will extend from Ellis Park Road to High Park Avenue during the parade.
Road Closures: (Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026).
- Bloor Street West from Jane Street and Runnymede Road (full closure on Bloor Street West)
- Bloor Street West from Runnymede Road to Ellis Park Road (full closure on Bloor Street West)
- Runnymede Road will remain open northbound and southbound through Bloor Street West
- Bloor Street West Road closure will extend from Ellis Park Road to High Park Avenue for the parade on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from approximately 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The Road closures in effect for the weekend starting at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, are Bloor Street West at Jane Street to Ellis Park Road.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) may experience some delays and /or diversions. Information regarding TTC delays or diversions can be found at: www.ttc.ca/service-advisories
