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Some Global Marijuana Marchers Opt to Stay Put

Participants at Toronto's Global Marijuana March had a fun, peaceful party at Queen's Park. And then half of them forgot to march.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMay. 13th, 12:30 pm

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Commemorating the Battle of York

Scenes from Saturday's celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the battle.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Nancy PaivaApr. 29th, 9:30 am

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Saving the Santa Claus Parade

How the seasonal tradition was reborn after Eaton's cancelled it in 1982.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 16th, 12:00 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

The 108th edition of the Santa Claus Parade promises nostalgic moments and Grey Cup tie-ins.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Dean BradleyNov. 5th, 10:00 am

Scene: The Caribbean Carnival’s Big Parade

The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival's annual parade drew thousands of brightly coloured revelers to Exhibition Place.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 7th, 10:15 am

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Caribbean Carnival Parade Spectators Will Be Searched for Weapons

If you plan to sit on the bleachers this year, prepare to have your bag checked.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 25th, 11:15 am

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Pictures From This Year’s Pride Parade

A proud crowd marched down Yonge Street on Sunday, during a parade charged with renewed political purpose.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 3rd, 10:30 am

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Marijuana Marchers Fight for Their Right to Party

This year's edition of the Global Marijuana March saw dedicated activists and regular old stoners get together to fight marijuana prohibition.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 7th, 9:00 am

A Sikh Feast in Nathan Phillips Square

Sikhs from across Southern Ontario gathered in Toronto to celebrate Khalsa Day with a parade and a small mountain of food.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Dean BradleyApr. 30th, 9:30 am

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How Toronto Will Be Commemorating the War of 1812

Nearly two years of festivities planned for to mark the bicentenary

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 8th, 3:00 pm

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Historicist: The War Is Over

As a Mail and Empire headline put it when word spread that the First World War was over, the "city celebrated in orgy of joy."

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 12th, 12:00 pm

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The Santa Claus Parade Is Comin’ To Town

Changes for the 107th edition of a Toronto tradition include a new route, a prominent role for Mrs. Claus, and a Santa Cam.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Dean BradleyNov. 3rd, 10:00 am

Scene: Caribbean Carnival (In Our Hearts, Caribana) Parade

By Torontoist Aug. 2nd, 1:15 pm

Come Out to Caribana ’67

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 27th, 12:15 pm

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Caribana Delivers Feathers, Floats, and Flesh

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 1st, 6:40 pm

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Shrine On, You Crazy Masons

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 7th, 10:00 am

Santa’s Weston Workshop

By Stephen Michalowicz Nov. 9th, 3:30 pm

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Blackbird Singing In The Dead Of Night

By Jonathan Goldsbie Aug. 13th, 3:00 pm

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