The 21st Annual Toronto St Patrick's Day Parade-one of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parades in the world- commenced in downtown Toronto on Sunday, March 16 at noon. (http://www.topatrick.com/home.html )

It was reported that thousands of spectators attended the event. This year marked the second time that The Tian Guo Marching Band participated. The band received a warm welcome from the crowds all along the parade route.