Toronto St. Lawrence
Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (PAL)
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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 20, 2025!
About Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (PAL)
Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Toronto is a registered charity that helps performing arts professionals and affiliated industry members age-in-place. Recognizing the value these individuals add to Canadian culture and the financial challenges they often face, PAL Toronto offers affordable housing options in close partnership with the City of Toronto. This enables performing artists to continue living in the heart of our beautiful city alongside their creative community.
More than just bricks and mortar, PAL Toronto is a vibrant community. Our residents are distinguished performing artists, including recipients of prestigious awards such as the Order of Canada and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. At PAL Toronto, residents benefit from a supportive environment that fosters creativity and camaraderie.
PAL Toronto promotes healthy lifestyles and independence for residents aging-in-place through workshops and health services. Our full-time Health Services Coordinator assists residents with their health and social service needs, ensuring timely support while maintaining privacy and dignity. This includes the operation of PAL’s Pantry which supports those residents facing food insecurity.
PAL Toronto offers an array of facilities and activities designed to enrich the lives of its residents. Our rooftop garden is a beautiful, accessible space for socializing and gardening. The Colin Miller Library, focused on performing arts, is perfect for research and leisure. The Ken Wickes Studio is versatile for rehearsals, workshops, and exercise. The Green Room serves as a hub for social events and performances, while The Celebrity Club hosts live performances and gatherings. Each space fosters community and creativity, making PAL Toronto a vibrant place to live and thrive.
Join us by getting involved as a walker or donate today to make a lasting impact.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
110 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1X9
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 2026!
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 20, 2025 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
Toronto St. Lawrence Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
2024 TGP Photos
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Contact Us
TGP Toronto St. Lawrence 2025
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontostlawrence@thegrandparade.org