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To: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Toronto Easter Parade &
Weekend Celebration 2026
Easter in Toronto is a massive affair as the city shakes off the cold and the snow and welcomes the Spring season.
Toronto Easter Parade & Weekend Celebration 2026
Easter in Toronto is a massive affair as the city shakes off the cold and the snow and welcomes the Spring season with gusto, including the world’s largest Easter Parade.
- Visiting Toronto? Stay in the heart of the city’s gay district in Church-Wellesley Village. Consider the Anndore House, a “Fabulous” rated 4-star hotel with large rooms and just steps from the city’s nightlife.
The Easter Parade
- Sunday April 5th, 2026 – Toronto’s Easter Parade is held on Easter Sunday and begins at 2:00 pm sharp and runs for approximately two hours.
- The parade begins on Queen Street at Munro Park and proceeds west along Queen Street, ending at Woodbine Ave.
- More than 50,000 people watch the Parade, which features colourful characters, marching bands and floats.
The Toronto Passion Play
- One of the celebration’s highlights is the annual Toronto Passion Play hosted by the Christian Performing Arts Centre.
- The event is held in the Church on the Queensway on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
- The Toronto Passion Play features more than 70 actors, singers, and dancers depicting the life of Jesus Christ.
- Production values are high, and the event comes complete with live orchestras, dazzling lights, and other special effects. No matter your religious beliefs, the play is very moving and attracts more than 15,000 spectators annually.
Gay Easter events in Toronto
- A lot can happen in Church-Wellesley Village on the weekend, and all of the bars and clubs will host special Easter themed parties and events throughout the weekend. Make sure you grab some Easter brunch in the village before the start of the Sunday parade.
- Glad Day hosts Canada’s longest-running Drag Brunch every weekend with a new drag guest. Note, the bars fill up fast once the Parade ends. The endpoint of the Parade is a 20-minute drive from the gay village.
- Kick start your celebrations at Prism Toronto’s Gay Easter Bunnyball, typically held on the Friday of the Easter weekend.
- Continue your Easter celebrations in Woody’s, a focal point of the village for decades and dance at nearby brother bar, Sailor.
- For something light and fun, catch a weekend drag show at Crews & Tangos; for something a little heavier, try Black Eagle, Toronto’s original leather and cruise bar. They also host a fun Sunday BBQ. From mid-afternoon to 9 pm, the party takes place on the upstairs patio.
- Stay at the Kimpton St. George Hotel, just minutes from Toronto’s gay Easter parties. It has a Fabulous rating, charming rooms and high-end amenities.
Where to stay in Toronto?
Toronto’s gayborhoods can be found spread out over Church Street and Ossington Av. The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the gay bars and clubs:
Church Street Hotels, Best Western, Courtyard by Marriott,
Ossington Ave Hotels, Gladstone Hotel, The Drake Hotel, Hotel Ocho Hyatt Regency.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel Intercontinental is in the heart
of the city, close to the gay village.
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Gay Map of Toronto
The Gay Village, or “The Village” as the locals call it, is a predominantly gay neighbourhood nestled within Toronto’s downtown core. Centred at the intersection of Church and Wellesley Streets, the area is packed with cafés, restaurants, gay-oriented shops and a vast array of hot bars and nightspots.
Gay Hotel Map Church Street
475 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7,Canada
Centrally located in the city of Toronto, this hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the bustling mall and 2 minutes’ walk from College subway station. It features with .
A flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are standard in every at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown. All rooms include a seating area and a work desk.
832 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5S 1Z6, Canada
The apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge.
457 Church StreetToronto, ON M4Y 2C8,Canada
Toronto's Original Leather Cruising Bar
508 Church Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2C8,Canada
Your Number one Drag Bar in Toronto! Located in the Heart of the Gay Village, Crews & Tangos is your entertainment HUB for Drag shows, Karaoke, 2 dance floors and special event bookings. We offer Drag shows ~ Dancing & Other Entertainment 5 days a week!
465 Church Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5,Canada
Woody’s is located in the heart of Toronto’s Boystown. Since opening in 1989, Woody’s and its brother bar Sailor (located next door) have become Toronto’s busiest and hottest gay men’s bars. A large and cavernous complex with five bars, Woody’s features nightly D.J.’s, men’s contests
463 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
A Gay Club on two levels. Level 1 Features a variety of entertainment for all to enjoy including Drag, Karaoke, Live Singers and a full Video Dance Bar.. Full Bar Service. Open Monday 8 till close, Thursday thru Sunday 3 till close Level 2 Features Male Dancers and is a Men for Men Event. Nudity and Private Rooms. Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm till close.
489 Church Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6,Canada
Your Local Casual Gay Bar in the Heart of the Village.
We offer Professional Pool Tables, Ping Pong, Shuffleboard, Electronic Darts, Pinball, Buzztime Trivia and Poker.
518a Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C8, Canada
Gay bar in The Heart Of The Gay Village with Drag shows
477 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada
Gay Resto Bar serving Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, tons of great drinks, from creative cocktails to the best local brews + the best drgs shows in town
459 Church St 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Coffee, cocktails & homemade pizza served in a lively gay cafe & bar with drag performances.
487 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada
Gay bar and restaurant serving custom cocktails, deep beats, and exceptionally friendly staff. The Well is the perfect choice for any type of mood - whether you're into chilling with friends, or making new ones on the dance floor or at the drag show
475 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Mixed gay and str8 Pub
We’re a pub. A British one, too. So, from here on in, read everything with your best English accent. We’ve been slinging frosty pints and serving some of the finest pub fare you’ll find since 1987. We look forward to pouring you a pint soon
425 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C3, Canada
Mixed pub with garden & rooftop patios
The patio at Hair of the Dog has been voted one of the top ten in downtown Toronto, not to mention the best in the neighbourhood. The large space features three fountains and a stone pond with ornamental grasses. South facing and sunny all day, it is the perfect spot for a to sip a cool drink with friends. As the sun sets, the candles come out so you can continue to enjoy the warm summer evening air
Gay Hotel Map Ossington Ave
111 Princes' Boulevard, M6K 3C3 Toronto, Canada
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection features waterfront and city skyline views. Situated on the historic Exhibition grounds and 100% smoke free, Hotel X Toronto redefines the luxury hotel experience with exceptional rooftop hospitality, exquisite dining, flexible meeting spaces, extraordinary events and expansive tennis, fitness and wellness facilities.
Amenities include exclusive theatres and a one-of-a-kind photographic art gallery. As a LEEDs certification candidate, Hotel X Toronto is not only guest friendly but environmentally friendly too.
75 Lower Simcoe Street, M5J 3A6 Toronto, Canada
Centrally located between the CN Tower and the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto, the Delta Toronto features an indoor heated pool, hot tub and yoga studio. Free WiFi access is included.
A TV with cable channels is standard in each room. Select rooms have a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and all of them provide free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms are also equipped with a coffee machine.
100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3 Toronto, Canada
Boasting a skylit indoor pool and 2 on-site dining options, this hotel is located across the street from Union Station. The eco-friendly property is adjacent from an airport express train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, 29 km away. An airport shuttle to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 3 km away, is also available.
A flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a coffee maker are provided in each room at Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The spacious rooms feature floral accents and include designer bath toiletries and robes.
1150 Queen Street W Toronto, ON M6J,Canada
Offering guests a memorable lodging experience with art, nightlife, delicious cuisine and comfortable guestrooms in the city's Art District,
The Drake Hotel features guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free high-speed internet access and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy the handcrafted art pieces by local artists as well as luxurious Malin & Goetz toiletries. After taking advantage of the complimentary fitness facilities at the nearby 99 Sudbury Gym, guests can relax with a margarita and a snack on the rooftop patio.
110 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6J 2Z4, Canada
Baby Huey Ossington. An Ossington staple here to stay mixed gay bar lots of fun for a night out
249 Ossington AveToronto, ON M6J 3A1,Canada
The best parties are basement parties! Great People! Great Bands! The original Bluegrass Brunch! Come as you are, stay for the best times!
The best music is live music!
1149 Dundas Street W Toronto, ON M6J 1X4,Canada
Fun gay bar with Great cocktails and Live music
13 Ossington Ave Toronto, ON M6J 1H1,Canada
Small, unpretentious gay hangout with mismatched furniture, a loungelike back room & a cozy patio.
408 Queen Street W Toronto, ON M5V,Canada
The Cameron House is a small gay bar, live music venue, and informal cultural centre located on Queen Street West
508 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C8, Canada
Gay drag bar with 2 dance floors featuring DJs spinning, live performances & karaoke.
467 Church St #465, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5, Canada
Hosting nightly DJs & men's competitions on weekends, this lively, cavernous gay club boasts 5 bars.
812 Dundas Street W Toronto, ON M6J 1V1,Canada
Mixed bar gay friendly with over 50 vintage arcade & pinball machines set to free play. A huge craft beer selection & great food
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Hotel X Toronto
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, Waterfront and City Skyline Views
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Luxurious, expansive, rooftop
- Redefines luxury with extraordinary facilities and exceptional dining on historic Exhibition grounds.
Delta Hotels by Marriott
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-Star, Indoor Heated Pool, Yoga Studio
- Close to the gay district
- Modern, cable TV, free toiletries
- Centrally located with excellent amenities, perfect for relaxation and exploring downtown Toronto.
Fairmont Royal York
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-Star, Skylit Indoor Pool, Dining Options
- Close to the gay district
- Elegant, designer toiletries, robes
- Across from Union Station, ideal for luxurious stays with a gym and on-site shopping.
The Drake Hotel
3 Star, Location
- 3-Star, Art and Design District of Toronto
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Artistic, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi
- Unique experience in Toronto’s Art + Design District, perfect for art and nightlife enthusiasts.
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