Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
Times vary / All Day
Toronto Islands
The Festival of India (aka Ratha-Yatra) kicks off with the ever popular Parade on Yonge St. Celebrations then continue over on Centre Island for the weekend.
An expected crowd of over 40,000 people will line the streets and participate in the weekend festivities.
The festival is open to the public and is FREE for everyone (except for ferry across to island – info below!).
Parade/Chariot Fest
- July 12 (11 am – 1 pm): Yonge & Dundas – Parade is ONLY on the Saturday
Festival
- July 12 (Noon-9 pm): Toronto Centre Island
- July 13 (11 am-5 pm): Toronto Centre Island
Festival attendees will be treated to a sumptuous and FREE vegetarian feast along with a host of other family-friendly activities, including:
- experience a guided tour of festival
- acclaimed music, dance, & drama performances
- South Asian Bazaar
- Traditional face-painting
- Outdoor yoga festival
and more!
**Ferries leave from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal **
(located at the foot of Bay Street at Queens Quay)
** FERRY Schedule/Tickets **
For more information, please visit https://www.festivalofindia.ca/
Location: Toronto Islands, Centre Island, Toronto
Tags: all ages, family friendly, FREE Admission