The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in the streets of Toronto Sunday afternoon lead by this year’s Grand Marshal Toronto Raptors sportscaster Jack Armstrong.
The parade will begin at 12 p.m. and will start at Bloor Street West and St. George Street before finishing off at Nathan Phillips Square.In an interview with CP24, Armstrong says he’s humbled by the opportunity and notes his Irish roots makes this recognition more memorable.
As a first generation Irish American, Armstrong said he’s proud of his Irish heritage. “I'm proud to work in Toronto and be an adopted son of Toronto and Canada,” said Armstrong.Police say full road closures will take place on Bloor, Yonge and Queen streets. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hoskin Avenue from St. George Street to Queen’s Park Crescent West and Harbord Street from St. George to Huron streets will be closed.
From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Bay Street from Queen to Dundas streets West, Elizabeth Street from Dundas Street West to Hagerman Street, and Hagerman Street from Elizabeth to Bay streets.TTC will be increasing service on Lines 1 and 2 to accommodate attendees of the parade. Attendees can use the following subway stations to access the parade route: St. George, Museum, Bloor-Yonge, Wellesley, College, Dundas, and Queen.
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