The streets of Toronto will once again be lined with people sporting green, white and orange as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over the heart of downtown on the big day — March 17.
The parade has become a staple in Toronto since 1988 following a 110-year hiatus imposed due to the annual ruckus caused by the parade as Catholic-Protestant brawlers spilled out into the streets in a long-gone era. Now, the afternoon full of music, dance, camaraderie, entertainment and, of course, an array of festive parade floats is a measuring stick in terms of celebration for Ireland’s history, culture and longstanding heritage in the city of Toronto.
