Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Parking
Public parking is available at:
- The GO Station — 30 Queen Street East
- JC Saddington Park — 53 Lake Street
- Port Street Market Square Underground Parking — 80 Port Street
- JJ Plause Park — 42 Port Street
- Port Credit Harbour Marina — 1 Port Street (parking fees apply)
PAID PARKING ENFORCED ON JULY 1
NO PARKING IS PERMITTED ON LAKESHORE ROAD BETWEEN STAVEBANK & ENOLA FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM
Vehicles left on the parade route will be towed to the parking area at Elizabeth & Lakeshore.
Memorial Park
- Entrance to Memorial Park is free
- Event goes rain or shine.
- No seating available — Please consider bringing a lawn chair
- Must be 21 or over to access beer gardens
- VIP area — restricted access
- Food & drink available for purchase from a number of park vendors.
Accessibility
- Memorial Park has a paved trail throughout the park for wheelchair access
- Accessibility washrooms are available in the park & the arena
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Public Safety Rules
Let’s all do our part to make this an enjoyable day for all.
Memorial Park
- Please keep your pets safe at home.
- No outside alcohol permitted.
- No personal fireworks permitted.
- No bike riding through the park.
- No outside food permitted.
- Family picnics are not permitted.
- No skateboarding in the park.
- Smoking is not permitted in the park.
- Do not leave children unattended.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, seek shelter in the arena.
Parade Route
- Please stay behind the barricades.
- Please stay off the road.
- Stay back from moving vehicles.
- Please follow Security’s instructions.
- No cycling on the parade route.
- Remember to bring water.
Please Do…
- Dress for the weather. The event is rain or shine.
- Remember your sunscreen.
- Keep a close eye on your children.
- Bring only what you need. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Emergency Medical Services
- If you become separated from your children, find the nearest security guard or police then head to the command centre located near the north (arena) memorial park entrance.
- Should you feel ill or require medical attention, please make your way to the first aid tent located near the north (arena) memorial park entrance.
- If you become separated from your family during the parade, locate the nearest security guard or police officer.
- Should you feel ill or require medical attention, please contact security or police, they will contact the first aid team.