Events and Programs

Fireworks

The City offers several exciting community events throughout the year. Click on any of our annual events below for more details.

In addition to municipal events, many community groups also plan interesting events and programs like the Story Walk & Easter Egg Hunt which is organized by the Thorold BIA, the Thorold Public Library and the Thorold Seniors Centre. Click on the City's Community Events Calendar below to see what's happening in Thorold.

Community Events Calendar

Vendor at Earth Day
Earth Day

The City of Thorold welcomes everyone to attend our 3rd Earth Day event on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. now located at Canada Games Park, 2021 Canada Games Way, Thorold. Admission is free to all. Click here for more information on giveaways, initiatives, activities and ways individuals and families can get involved.

I love Thorold Sign in downtown Thorold
Celebrate 50 years
Thorold is celebrating 50 years since becoming a city. Thanks for joining us at the spectacular 3-day Canada Day Celebration where we showcased the 50th Anniversary Card, awarded the Trivia Contest winner and displayed the Wall of Reflection.
Visitors to Thorold Community Market
Thorold Community Market

The Thorold Community Market will host a Season Opener on June 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continue every Wednesday evening all summer long until August 26. There will be a Grand Finale on Saturday, September 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.   A big thank you to all of our sponsors who make this event possible.

This is a free event located in Battle of Beaverdams Park. There is a licensed patio, fresh local produce, food vendors, artisans and live music. Joining us Wednesday evenings will be the Thorold BIA Classic Car Show.

 

Celebrating Canada Day
Canada Day Long Weekend

The Niagara Jazz Festival presented by TD Ready Commitment kicked-off a three-day spectacular weekend on Sunday, June 29. These free festivities continued on Monday, June 30 with the City of Thorold’s popular Rock ‘N Blues on the Battlefield event and closed with fireworks at the Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1. All three days took place at Battle of Beaverdams Park.

Thousands of visitors came out to celebrate City of Thorold's 50th anniversary and enjoy the festivities on the Canada Day long weekend.

Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus Parade
Join us for the last Saturday evening in November at 4 p.m. Spectators are invited to celebrate the holidays with an engaging evening parade of twinkling lights and music that marches towards downtown Thorold. Enjoy the many free giveaways from local businesses and sponsors. 
House with Christmas Lights
Festival of Lights & Colouring Contest

In addition to the Santa Claus Parade, the City hosts the Thorold Festival of Lights -a friendly competition between neighbours to showcase their festive spirit!  

For our younger residents, the City hosts a Holiday Colouring Contest. Two winners are chosen by City staff and prizes are given out. Don't miss out on the fun in Thorold this holiday season. 

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