Kitchener
Trinity Village
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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 Studios, the Care Centre, and the Adult Day Program, Trinity Village is designed to offer progressive stages of living and specialized care.
At Trinity Village, our mission is to be a caring community that values and fosters the worth and lifestyle of all.
The Grand Parade is our biggest annual fundraising event. It is a fundraising walk for those who live, work, visit, and are friends of Trinity Village.
This year we will be raising funds to purchase and install an on-site organic waste composter (food-waste digester system). This upgrade will significantly reduce the amount of organic waste on the property, help deter wildlife, and lower our ongoing disposal costs.
It also creates the potential to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for our gardens and grounds—supporting healthier landscaping while aligning with our commitment to stewardship by responsibly caring for our land, infrastructure, and environmental footprint.
Join team Trinity Village in this walk and give generously to support this project by clicking the "Register" and the “Donate” buttons above.
We're better together!
Building Community Since 1972!
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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.
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
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