Toronto parades, other events lead to road closures throughout weekend

TORONTO, Ont. – As the rain finally moved away from the GTA, it was a perfect day to enjoy the annual Easter parade.

The Beaches Easter parade was one of two scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Khalsa Day parade also took to the streets, starting at the Canadian National Exhibition.

The Toronto Beaches Lions Annual Easter parade began at 2 p.m. and travelled on Queen Street East/Munro Park Avenue, continuing along Queen Street East to Woodbine Avenue.

A full road closure will take place on Queen Street East and parts of Nursewood Road, and Woodbine Avenue/Lakeshore Boulevard East. A number of secondary roads will also be closed or partially closed, affecting traffic flow in the area.

Road closures 10 a.m.-noon:
Queen Street East (partial road) from Munro Park Avenue to Fallingbrook Road

Noon-1:30 p.m:
Queen Street East (full road) from Munro Park Avenue to Fallingbrook Road,
Nursewood Road (full road) from Queen Street East to 24 Nursewood Road

1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m:
Queen Street East (full road) from Woodbine Avenue to Fallingbrook Road

2 p.m.-4:30 p.m:
Woodbine Avenue (full road) from Queen Street East to Lakeshore Boulevard East
Lakeshore Boulevard East (full road) from Coxwell Avenue to Woodbine Avenue

The TTC will be re-routing buses during the event. This event will take place regardless of weather conditions. Members of the public should anticipate significant traffic delays.

In addition to the Beaches parade, at least 50,000 people were expected for the Khalsa Day parade which travelled its way through city streets towards Queens Park.

A Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre also added to the traffic Sunday afternoon.

Toronto police constable from traffic services, Hugh Smith told 680News that it may be wise for drivers to use TTC transit, and to leave earlier to reach their destination on time.

“If you are planning to be somewhere for 1 p.m. then you should be leaving an hour to two hours earlier just to avoid the headaches. Everyone will need patience,” said Smith.

Smith also told 680News that he is expecting the roads to be very busy and is advising anyone who is attending these events to plan ahead of time.

“It is a long weekend, there is going to be a lot more tourists in town and family visiting.”

“It is going to be an increase in heavy traffic overall. Put time on your side,” said Smith.

Tune into 680News for an updates on road closures and delays. For more information on the Khalsa Day parade, click here. For more information on the Toronto Beaches parade, click here.

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