Toronto St. Patrick Parade » Parade Entries

This section of our website contains information about the different types of entries that make up the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade and what potential entries need to know regarding their participation in the Parade.

The structure of the Parade is under the control of our Parade Director whose task it is to ensure that all entries conform to the theme of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade and also with the requirements set out by the City of Toronto for our event.

2008 Community Awards Winners

Congratulations to the 2008 Community Awards Winners for the best entries from the local Irish Community

Country Antrim - Best Overall Entry with "Titanic"
County Kerry - 2nd Place Float with "Dancing at the Crossroads"
County Cork - 3rd Place Float with "Evolution of Corkman"
County Tyrone - Best Colour Party

The St. Patrick's Parade Society of Toronto would like to also congratulate and thank all the Irish Community entries in this year's parade. You have done your Irish heritage proud with your efforts and participation and are all winners!

Entry Types

The Toronto St. Patrick's Parade is comprised of an entertaining and colourful mixture of entries which can be be basically categorized as follows:

Community Entries
Contract Entries
Commercial Entries

Community Entries

Participation in the Parade by local Irish social organizations and groups has been a part of the Parade since its debut and is what sets the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade apart from most others. Community entries are non-profit groups including County Associations, Irish social groups, Irish athletic organizations and Irish cultural groups.

Typically, there is no fee to participate in the Parade as a Community Entry however, organizations must submit an application form to the Parade Director in advance. Application does not guarantee acceptance and you will be contacted by the Parade Director to confirm your participation in the Parade and to provide further details.

Download PDF version of Community Entry Application

Contract Entries

Contract Entries are those that the St. Patrick's Parade Society contract, typically for a fee, to provide additional entertainment value to the Parade. Typically Contract Entries consist of bands, costumed characters or other types of entries that we feel would add to the enjoyment of the Parade.

If your group or organization wishes to apply for a Contract Entry position in the 2009 Parade, please click here to download a PDF version of the Contract Entry Application form.

Commerical Entries

Commercial Entries are mobile presentations created for, or by, our major sponsors. Typically these entries consist of a float or a sponsor-provided vehicle bearing the sponsor's message.

For details on how you can become a 2009 Parade Sponsor, click here.