Kitchener
Trinity Village
11 Walkers|5 Teams|23 Donors|$50 Today|7 Volunteers|38 Days Left
The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 19, 2026!
About Trinity Village
Trinity Village is a not-for-profit charitable organization owned by Lutheran Homes Kitchener-Waterloo, a ministry of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Comprised of the Terraces, the Care Centre, and the Adult Day Program, Trinity Village is designed to offer progressive stages of living and specialized care.
This year, we’re raising funds to invest back into our Trinity Village community and enhance the spaces our residents call home. A new on-site organic waste composter will turn food scraps into compost, helping keep our grounds cleaner, reducing wildlife activity, and supporting our gardens and grounds. It's a practical upgrade that directly improves the environments our residents, clients and care partners all enjoy. This supports the kind of community we want to live in; one that is thoughtful, sustainable, while aligning with our commitment to stewardship by responsibly caring for our land, infrastructure and environmental footprint.
Join us!
Kitchener Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
# | Team Name | Captain | Members | Raised | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Trinity Village | Maria Menounos | 2 | 1,150.00 | |
2 | Village Visionaries - Board Members with Heart | Scott Murphy | 5 | 650.00 | |
3 | "Hive Jive" | Debby Riepert | 1 | 550.00 | |
4 | Team ADP | Julie Jarnevic | 1 |
Community Sponsors
Kitchener (Trinity Village) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 19, 2026!
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Local Details
Our local Kitchener event includes:
- BBQ lunch
- Live Lunchtime Music with Sandy MacDonald
- Ice Cream
- Classic Care Display
- Lawn Games
We hope you'll stay for all the fun!
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded TGP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
- Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.
- T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
TGP Photos from 2025
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got TGP photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
Contact Us
TGP Kitchener 2026
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchener@thegrandparade.org