Warriors’ Day 2026

Past event — Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto

The 105th anniversary of the Warriors’ Day Parade. Skywide Amateur Radio Club members supported communications along the parade route. Photos and article by Candace McCool (VA3KKE), Public Outreach.

Four Skywide Amateur Radio Club volunteers at Warriors’ Day 2026 — David; Roger Hopson (VA3HPR); Candace McCool (VA3KKE); and Ken Baine (VA3KEX) — standing outdoors near military vehicles, with two wearing high-visibility safety vests and radios.

Skywide volunteers on site (left to right): David; Roger Hopson (VA3HPR); Candace McCool (VA3KKE); Ken Baine (VA3KEX).

About the Warriors’ Day Parade

The Warriors’ Day Parade is a unique and spectacular event that includes the colour, sound, and traditions of our regiments and squadrons, as well as recognition of those who served and those who serve today. Since 1921, the parade has provided an opportunity to celebrate our military history and victories. For participants and spectators, it is also an opportunity to show deep appreciation for the priceless gift of freedom given to us by our veterans and by the brave women and men presently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Each year we also welcome many contingents from the United States of America, and we look forward to new units joining us in the future.

— Candace McCool (VA3KKE)

Parade gallery

Pipe and drum band members in tartan kilts and Glengarry caps gathering on a grassy park area with bagpipes and red drums, led by a drum major in a red sash holding a mace.

Pipe and drum band preparing for Warriors Day.

Ceremonial mounted police in formation, including RCMP officers in red serge and Stetson hats followed by riders in dark blue uniforms with silver helmets, each holding a lance with a coloured pennant.

Mounted police at Warriors Day parade.

Large group of Canadian Armed Forces reservists in camouflage uniforms and berets gathered in a parking lot after the Warriors’ Day Parade, with blue tents, a military vehicle, and a Lest We Forget flag nearby.

Canadian reservists gathered after the parade.

Marching band in white tunics, black trousers, and red-banded caps performing with brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments on a paved outdoor staging area during Warriors’ Day.

Marching band performing at Warriors Day.

Colour guard marching with multiple flags including the Canadian Maple Leaf, the Union Jack, and a Toronto Fire Services flag, led by an officer in dress uniform with medals and a red sash.

Colour guard carrying service flags.

Parade participants in red ceremonial tunics and other uniforms marching with the Union Jack, Canadian Red Ensign, and Maple Leaf flags while a uniformed officer salutes nearby.

Parade unit with Red Ensign and Maple Leaf flags.

Colour party in historical military uniforms — including a WWI-style Adrian helmet and a bright red dress tunic — marching with flags including the United States flag, with paramedic vehicles in the background.

Historical uniforms and international flags.

Group of veterans or service members in dark suits and peaked caps marching in formation with Canadian and other national flags during the Warriors’ Day Parade.

International contingent marching with Canadian and other national flags.

Vintage olive-drab military truck towing a field artillery cannon at the CNE Marshalling Yard during Warriors’ Day, with white star markings and event staff in a high-visibility vest nearby.

Military jeep and cannon at CNE marshalling yard.

Questions?

Contact us at skywidearc@gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Warriors’ Day — 73!