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Toronto Easter Parade &
Weekend Celebration 2027

Easter in Toronto is a massive affair as the city shakes off the cold and the snow and welcomes the Spring season.

  • Event Dates

    From: Sunday, March 28, 2027
    To: Sunday, March 28, 2027

  • Key Higlights

    • Floats
    • Singers
    • Dancers
    • 70 Actors
    • Easter Parade
    • Live Orchestras
    • Marching Bands

Toronto Easter Parade & Weekend Celebration 2027

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 28th March, 2027 – 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.

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.

Address: 475 Yonge Street Toronto

  • Central location on Yonge near College.
  • Modern rooms, comfy beds, steady Wi-Fi.
  • Bistro for coffee, breakfast, evening bites.
  • Gym, indoor pool, and on-site market.
  • Easy base for work or sightseeing.

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Address: 465 Church Street Toronto

  • Big Village institution with two connected bars.
  • Drag shows, DJ nights, and cheeky contests.
  • Strong drinks and fast, no-nonsense service.
  • Mixed crowd; locals and visitors blend well.
  • Reliable start or finish to a Church St crawl.
  • Open: Tue–Fri 3pm–2am, Sat–Sun 1pm–2am
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Address: 508 Church Street Toronto

  • Iconic drag bar in Toronto’s gay village.
  • Nightly shows, two floors of dance energy.
  • Inclusive crowd and full party atmosphere.
  • Strong drinks, lively music and themed nights.
  • Heritage building with modern nightlife flair.
  • Open: Wed–Sun 6pm–2am. (Closed Mon–Tue.)
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Address: 457 Church Street Toronto

  • Leather & fetish-focused gay bar in Toronto’s Gay Village.
  • Known for themed nights, dark rooms, rooftop patio.
  • Strong drinks, direct service, niche crowd.
  • Industrial decor, DJs, and cruising zones.
  • Stand-out for the leather/denim community.
  • Open: Daily 3pm–3am.
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Address: 463 Church St, Toronto

  • Two-level club on Church Street with drag and dance.
  • Morning drinks, late nights, hard-working bartenders.
  • Men-only upstairs space known as “Cock Bar”.
  • Latin parties, go-go dancers, and themed nights.
  • Reliable Toronto late-night stop in the Gay Village.
  • Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3pm-2am
  • Monday 8pm till 2am.
  • Website

Address: 489B Church St, Toronto

  • Casual gay bar in Toronto’s Village.
  • Games, darts, pool and trivia nights.
  • Welcoming staff and mixed-age crowd.
  • Quiet early evenings, active late.
  • Good base bar before bigger venues.
  • Open: Mon–Fri 3pm–2am, Sat–Sun 12pm–2am
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Address: 518a Church St, Toronto (upstairs at O’Grady’s)

  • Queer bar above O’Grady’s on Church.
  • Drag nights, karaoke, and weekly themes.
  • Welcoming staff and solid drink deals.
  • Comfort food and a late kitchen.
  • Easy base for a Village crawl.
  • Open: Mon–Fri 5pm–2am, Sat–Sun 12pm–2am
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Address: 477 Church St, Toronto

  • Neighborhood bar in the heart of the Village.
  • All-day menu and late kitchen.
  • Patio seating and plenty of TVs.
  • Fast service, fair prices, strong pours.
  • Good base for a Church Street crawl.
  • Open: Daily 11am–2am
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Address: 511 Church St, Toronto

  • Men-only cruising club in the Village.
  • Clean spaces, lockers, and private booths.
  • Theme sessions midweek; late on weekends.
  • Friendly staff and straightforward entry.
  • Discreet, adult vibe with house rules.
  • Open: Wed 4pm–11pm, Thu 11am–11pm
  • Fri–Sat 8pm–4am, Sun 4pm–11pm Mon–Tue closed
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Address: 553 Church St, Toronto

  • Stylish Village bar focused on craft cocktails.
  • Three levels, two patios, weekend disco upstairs.
  • Calm early, DJ-driven energy late.
  • Skilled bartenders and balanced pours.
  • Prime spot for Church Street people-watching.
  • Open: Winter (Oct–Apr) Mon–Thu 4pm–2am
  • Fri–Sun 2:30pm–2:00am
  • (Summer hours May–Sep: daily 2:30pm–2am.)
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Address: 459 Church St, 2nd Floor

  • Gay bar with nightly drag and DJs.
  • Thin-crust pizza and a late kitchen.
  • Fast pours and a friendly crowd.
  • Karaoke and theme nights on rotation.
  • Handy Church Street location upstairs.
  • Open: Daily 12pm–2am
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Address: 580 Church St, Toronto

  • Geeky mansion bar in the Church-Wellesley Village.
  • Showy cocktails, playful gastropub menu.
  • Dice-roll shots and “Dungeon” add-ons.
  • Multiple themed rooms; easy group hang.
  • Drag brunch and trivia on select dates.
  • Open: Mon 4pm–11pm, Tue–Thu 12pm–11pm
  • Fri–Sat 12pm–12am, Sun 12pm–11pm
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Address: 487 Church St, Toronto

  • Church Street cornerstone with nightly shows.
  • Drag, karaoke, and weekend DJs.
  • Playful cocktails and fast service.
  • Mixed crowd; easy spot for groups.
  • Solid base for a Village bar crawl.
  • Open: Daily 12pm–2am.
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Address: 475 Church St, Toronto

  • Neighborhood pub vibe on Church Street.
  • Solid pints, hearty pub grub, late kitchen.
  • Quick service and friendly regulars.
  • TVs for games; easy group meet-ups.
  • Dependable stop on a Village crawl.
  • Open: Mon–Thu 12pm–12am, Fri 12pm–2am, Sat 11am–2am
  • Sun 11am–12am
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Address: 425 Church St, Toronto

  • Casual pub in the heart of the Village.
  • Two patios, solid pints, and good brunch.
  • Comfort classics and late kitchen.
  • Friendly staff and quick service.
  • Reliable base for Church Street nights.
  • Open: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-12am
  • Friday 11:30am-1am, Saturday 10:30am-1am
  • Sunday 10:30am-12am
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Address: 111 Princes' Boulevard, M6K 3C3 Toronto

  • Modern resort-style stay by the lake.
  • Big views, calm rooms, comfy beds.
  • Rooftop pool and Falcon SkyBar.
  • Pétros82 dining and strong coffee.
  • 10XTO gym, courts, and studios.
  • Website

Address: 75 Lower Simcoe Street, M5J 3A6 Toronto

  • Modern tower next to Union Station.
  • Floor-to-ceiling views of lake or skyline.
  • Comfortable rooms with fast Wi-Fi.
  • SOCO dining and Char No.5 whisky bar.
  • Pool, hot tub, and 24/7 fitness.
  • Website

Address: 100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3 Toronto

  • Historic landmark across from Union Station.
  • Refreshed rooms, comfy beds, fast Wi-Fi.
  • REIGN dining, Library Bar, CLOCKWORK.
  • Fairmont Gold lounge with extras.
  • Pool, sauna, gym, and PATH access.
  • Website

Address: 1150 Queen Street W Toronto

  • Design-led rooms with comfy beds.
  • Sky Yard rooftop for drinks and bites.
  • Café, restaurant, and late-night venue.
  • Strong Wi-Fi and smooth service.
  • Prime Queen West address for going out.
  • Website

Address: 750 College St, Toronto

  • Legendary Latin nightclub with drag shows.
  • Salsa, reggaetón, and Top 40 all night.
  • Midnight show, packed floor, strong vibes.
  • Quick bar team and smooth entry.
  • A Little Italy weekend staple.
  • Open: Fri–Sat 9pm–3:30am
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Address: 1279 Queen St W, Toronto

  • Bowie-inspired lounge and music venue.
  • Indie, retro, goth/industrial party lineups.
  • Strong AV, quick service, welcoming crowd.
  • Event-driven nights; doors open late.
  • Good Queen West base for going out.
  • Open: Event-driven schedule; typical doors 9pm (lounge) and 10pm
  • (main room), closing around 2am. Check the week’s event post for
  • exact times.
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Address: 110 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

  • Small, high-energy Ossington bar.
  • Hip-hop, R&B, and 2000s throwbacks.
  • Fast bar team and fair prices.
  • Tight dance floor, tiny patio.
  • Great weekend stop west of the core.
  • Open: Thu–Sat 9pm–2am
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Address: 1149 Dundas Street W Toronto

  • Snug neighborhood bar with a killer jukebox.
  • Weekend matinees bring live music.
  • Strong pours, friendly staff, mixed crowd.
  • Dim, cozy room made for conversation.
  • A Dundas West classic since the early 2000s.
  • Open: Mon–Thu 4pm–2am, Fri 4pm–2am
  • Sat 3pm–2am, Sun 4pm–2am
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Address: 13 Ossington Ave Toronto

  • Classic Ossington dive, proudly Gay.
  • Strong pours, fast bar team, fair prices.
  • Drag pop-ups, DJs, and a trusty jukebox.
  • Tiny patio; crowded and fun after dark.
  • Local favorite with twenty-plus years.
  • Open: Mon–Fri 3pm–2am, Sat–Sun 1pm–2am
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Address: 408 Queen Street W Toronto

  • Iconic Queen West live-music bar.
  • Two stages with close-up sightlines.
  • Roots, folk, and indie every night.
  • Fair pours and friendly service.
  • A true local classic since 1981.
  • Open: Event-based schedule, typically:
    Mon–Sun 6pm–2am (shows start 6pm and 9pm).
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Hotel X Toronto
5 Star, Luxury

Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection
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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

The Drake Hotel
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  • 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.

Video Sights and Sounds of the Easter Parade

A taste of what to expect at the Parade

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