Events Updates

Renovation Expansion into MLSQ

An application was received from Tyler Goodridge, at (647)968-6332/ email: tylergoodridge@mlse.com, requesting permission to temporarily close the road in connection with the Venue Renovation Expansion into MLSQ for Summer Events at Scotiabank Arena.

Date: May 4 – October 1, 2024 (only days with concerts and/or events at the Scotiabank Arena)

Location:

  • Bremner Blvd, Lake Shore Blvd W to the east side of the parking garages (15 & 25 York St)

Times:

  • Road Closures: 2:00 PM  – 12:00 PM (Daily closure only on concert/event dates)
  • Event times would vary depending on concert/event start time

Attachments: Application, Scotiabank Arena Summer Schedule, Security Plan, WMP, Gate 6 Extension, Small Scale Outdoor Bathroom – All, Small Scale Outdoor Bathroom – Mix, Large Scale Outdoor Bathroom – All, & Large Scale Outdoor Bathroom – Mix.

Contact: Samantha Martins | Street Events, Permits & Enforcement | City of Toronto | 416-335-1085 | streetevents@toronto.ca


Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade

An application has been received from Kerry Anne Cunningham from the Festival Management Committee of The Toronto Caribbean Carnival at (416) 391-5608 / email: kerryann@torontocarnival.ca requesting permission to temporarily close the roads for Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade.

Date: August 3, 2024

Locations:

  • Lake Shore Blvd W, from Colborne Lodge Dr to Bathurst St
  • Strachan Ave, from Fleet St to Lake Shore Blvd W
  • Fort York, from Fleet St to Lake Shore Blvd W
  • Dufferin Ave, from Springhurst Ave to Lake Shore Blvd W
  • Jameson Ave, from Springhurst Ave to Lake Shore Blvd W
  • Dunn Ave, from Springhurst Ave to Lake Shore Blvd W

Times:

  • Road Closure: 10:00 PM (August 2) to 6:00 AM (August 4)
  • Event: August 3, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 

Attachments: Application, TMP, & Overview Plan.

Contact: Samantha Martins | Street Events, Permits & Enforcement | City of Toronto | 416-335-1085 | streetevents@toronto.ca


Panorama India Day Festival & Grand Parade

An application has been received from Vaidehi Raut from Panorama India at (416) 318-9846 / email: vaidehi.panorama@gmail.com requesting permission to temporarily close the roads for the Panorama India Day Festival & Grand Parade. 

Date: August 18, 2024

Locations:

Float decoration and parade formation areas:

  • Armoury St, from University Ave to Chestnut St
  • University Ave, from Queen St W to Dundas St W
  • University Ave, from Queen St W to Richmond St W
  • Float dismantle and parade dispersal areas:
  • Bay St, from Dundas St W to the Bay St Layby

 Closure Times: 

  • Float Arrival – 11:00 PM (August 17) to 6 PM (August 18)
  • Dressing of the floats – 6 AM to 2 PM (August 18) 
  • Parade – 2 PM to 4 PM (August 18) 
  • Leaving Nathan Philips Square, on University Ave and Armoury St
  • Traveling northbound on University Ave to Dundas St W
  • Traveling eastbound on Dundas St W to Bay St
  • Traveling southbound on Bay St to the dispersal area at the Bay St Layby
  • Undressing of floats – 4 PM to 5 PM (August 18)

Attachments: Route Map & Staging Area.

Remaining documents to follow. 

Contact: Samantha Martins | Street Events, Permits & Enforcement | City of Toronto | 416-335-1085 | streetevents@toronto.ca


FanEXPO

An application has been received from Aarti Patel of Informa Canada at (647)300-0252 / email: aarti@fanexpohq.com requesting permission to temporarily close the curb lanes for the annual Fan Expo at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. 

Dates: August 22 – 25, 2024

Locations: 

  • Front St (south curb lane), from Lower Simcoe St to John St
  • Lower Simcoe St (west curb lane), from Front St to Bremner Blvd
  • Bremner Blvd (north curb lane), from Lower Simcoe St to Ceremonial Dr 

Times: 

  • Closure: 8 AM (Aug 22) to 11 PM (Aug 25)
  • Event:
    • (Aug 22) 8 AM to 11 PM
    • (Aug 23) 8 AM to 9 PM
    • (Aug 24) 8 AM to 9 PM
    • (Aug 25) 8 AM to 6 PM 

Attachments: Application, Closure Times, EAP, TMP, WMP, & Notice.

Contact: Samantha Martins | Street Events, Permits & Enforcement | City of Toronto | 416-335-1085 | streetevents@toronto.ca


The Bentway Conservancy Dominoes

An application has been received from Victoria Barton of the Bentway Conservancy, at (647) 227-9766 / email: veronicaevebarton@gmail.com requesting permission to temporarily close the road in connection with the Dominoes art installation and event.

Date of Event: September 22, 2024

Closure Times and Locations:

  • 11:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    • Niagara St, from King St W to Tecumseth St 
    • Lane W Niagara S Wellington, from Wellington St W to Tecumseth St 
  • 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Wellington St W, from Walnut Ave to Tecumseth St 
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Tecumseth St, from Niagara St to the south dead end 
    • Bathurst St, from Front St W to Fort York Blvd 
    • Fort York Blvd, from Bathurst St to Capreol Crt 
    • Queens Warf Rd, from Fort York Blvd to 25 m north Fort York Blvd 
    • Dan Leckie Way, from Fork York Blvd to 30 m north of Fort York Blvd 
    • Bishop Tutu Blvd, from Queen Quay W and Stadium Rd 
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Dan Leckie, from Lakeshore Blvd W and Housey St 
    • Housey St, from Dan Leckie Way to Bathurst St 
  • 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Lakeshore Blvd W and Bathurst St intersection 
    • Queens Quay W, from Little Norway Cres and Bathurst St 
    • Eireann Quay, from Queens Quay W and the south end of the road

Event Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Attachments: Application, Route Info, WMP, & Site Map.

Awaiting further documents such as official TMP and a revised site map which will be shared as soon as received for further review.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this request no later than July 26th, 2024, otherwise, we will issue the permit.

Contact: Samantha Martins | Street Events, Permits & Enforcement | City of Toronto | 416-335-1085 | streetevents@toronto.ca