East York parade, fireworks on Canada Day

On July 1, 2014 (Tuesday) the East York Canada Day Corporation will be organizing Canada Day Parade festivities. The parade formation will begin at 9 a.m., along Cosburn Avenue, from Dieppe Park. The parade route is as follows: Formation Area: Cosburn Avenue (south side) at Dieppe Park – eastbound on Cosburn Avenue – southbound on Coxwell Avenue – eastbound on Sammon Avenue – northbound on Woodbine Avenue Dispersal area is eastbound on Trenton Avenue for marching participants as well as the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot at Woodbine Avenue and O’Connor Drive. Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays. This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.  For information call the Special Events Planning Office 416-808-5049. Then on Canada Day evening, there will be fireworks at Stan Wadlow Park,  373 Cedarvale Avenue. That begins at 10.15 p.m. Police suggest motorists consider the road closure when planning their travels. More here.