Thousands of costumed masqueraders, organized into Mas Bands, will take part in the vibrant procession that winds its way from Exhibition Place along Lake Shore Boulevard West. Parade route and scheduleThe Grand Parade officially runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. The celebration will depart Exhibition Place Grounds at Princes' Boulevard, to Canada Boulevard, to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West. The parade will continue to travel westbound along Lake Shore Boulevard West and will turn approximately 100 metres west of Jameson Avenue and then travel eastbound on Lake Shore Boulevard West. Most of the parade is free to watch, and you can find alternative routes to enter by foot from Lake Shore Boulevard West and Strachan Avenue or Lake Shore Boulevard West and Parkside Drive.