Ukrainian Independence Day 2026 – Etobicoke, ON

Ukrainian Independence Day 2026: 35 Years of Independence

North America’s largest Ukrainian Independence Day commemoration — a full day at Centennial Park, Toronto

Where

Etobicoke, ON

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Toronto’s Ukrainian community marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s restored independence with a full day of dance, music, traditional food, and a marketplace, capped off by a headliner band on the outdoor stage — open to everyone at Centennial Park.

🎤 Headliner band 🍽 Ukrainian food court 🛍 Vendors marketplace 🧒 Children’s play centre

💡 New this year: a youth concert runs 11am–1pm before the main outdoor stage show takes over — the festival runs all the way to 11pm.

Why Go Schedule What to Expect Essentials Vendors Getting There FAQ

✨ Why This Day Matters

Every August, Toronto’s Ukrainian community gathers at Centennial Park to mark the anniversary of Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence — and in 2026, that anniversary turns 35. Organizers describe it as North America’s largest Ukrainian Independence Day commemoration, and it’s organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Toronto Branch, drawing families, performers, and longtime residents from across the city and beyond.

It’s a full day built around community rather than spectacle: a relaxed morning to wander the grounds, a food court serving genuinely good Ukrainian cooking, a traditional marketplace (Yarmarok) for vendors and crafts, and an outdoor stage concert in the afternoon featuring local Ukrainian dancers, musicians, and ensembles.

This year’s commemoration carries extra weight, given Ukraine’s ongoing fight to defend its sovereignty. The event’s own framing says it plainly: this is a chance to stand together and mark independence for a country “boldly fighting for its freedom” right now — together, the community is strength.

📅 Day-of Schedule

A single day, Saturday August 22, running from 10am all the way to 11pm.

🎭 What to Expect

The festival fills the park with activity for the full day, spread across a few key zones.

📋 Festival Essentials

🛍 Vendor Information

If you run a business or community booth, vendor space is available for this event.

Booth price: $450 for a full-day booth, reduced to $350 if paid by June 26, 2026.

How to apply: Vendor forms and the vendor agreement are available from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Toronto Branch. Payment can be made by cheque (mailed or dropped off at 145 Evans Avenue, Suite 208, Toronto) or by e-transfer.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

Centennial Park is a large regional park in Etobicoke, easy to reach by car or transit.

Parking: Onsite parking is free, but it’s first-come, first-served and can fill up — arriving early is the best way to secure a spot.

Transit: The park is roughly a 15-minute walk from the Eglinton Ave at Centennial Park Blvd bus stop, with several TTC bus routes serving the area near Eglinton Ave West.

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