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Victoria Day Weekend

Red classic cars in a parade

Celebrate the unofficial kickoff to summer with the Victoria Day weekend midway and parade!

Please note, the parade route has changed this year due to construction. 

World's Finest Shows Midway

The midway runs Thursday, May 15 to Monday, May 19 in Southside Park and features a variety of amusement rides, carnival games and food!

Schedule

The midway hours are dependent on the amount of foot traffic and weather. The midway may close earlier in the case of inclement weather.

Midway Hours
DateTime
Thursday, May 15 5 – 11 p.m. 
Friday, May 16 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Monday, May 19 11 a.m. – 5 or 6 p.m.

Rides and Pricing

Admission to the park is free, but tickets must be purchased for the rides. Rides may cost three, four or five tickets each. You can pay with cash, debit and credit at the ticket boots. Food concessions are also an additional fee. 

Ticket Prices
Number of ticketsCost
1 ticket $1.50
10 tickets $15
22 tickets $32
40 tickets $55
Friday, May 16 only — pay one price, per person, for unlimited rides $35
 List of Rides
  • Dizzy Dragons
  • Ferris Wheel
  • Pharaoh’s Fury
  • Magic Carpet Fun House
  • Big Slide
  • Alien
  • Tornado

    Kiddie Rides
  • Hampton Tractors (2)
  • Fish Tank 
  • Hampton VW’s

Victoria Day Parade

Join us on Monday, May 19 starting at 10 a.m. for one of Woodstock’s most anticipated traditions! The 77th annual Victoria Day Parade will feature marching bands, floats from local organizations and businesses, vintage cars, inflatables, entertainers and more. Head to Southside Park after the parade for a busker show and roaming stilt walkers!

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item if you're able. Volunteers will be collecting food donations along the parade route. 

The application to participate in the parade as a float, band and/or Shriner closed on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Parade Route

This year's route has changed due to construction on Dundas Street and restoration on the pond in Southside Park. 

The parade will depart from the Woodstock Fairgrounds (875 Nellis St.) down McKenzie Street and head west on Dundas Street, turning left on Wilson Street and making a right on Peel Street. The route will continue left on Wellington Street South and turn right onto Henry Street, ending once it reaches Finkle Street. 

 Route Map

Map of the Victoria Day Parade route

Know Before You Go

Plan your trip to Southside Park, avoid road closures, and help make Victoria Day weekend safe and fun for everyone!

 Transit

Parking at Southside Park will be very limited, so we encourage you to ride the bus with Woodstock Transit!

You can take Route 7 to the park. Buses run from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Please note, there is no service on Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19.

Regular fares apply. Group passes are also available to purchase on the bus and allow up to five people to ride all day for just $8.25. The pass can be used by two adults, one adult and four children, or two adults and three children.

Parking

May 15 – 18:

Accessible parking will be located in Southside Park near the main washrooms.

General parking will be very limited. Please watch for no parking signs in and around the park to avoid getting a ticket.

May 19 (Parade Day):

Accessible parking will be located in Southside Park across from the east baseball diamond, near the outdoor exercise equipment. Turn right into the park from the Walter Street entrance.

During the parade, there will be no parking in the park other than the accessible area.

Road Closures

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on May 19 (Parade Day):

  • All roads along the parade route
  • Finkle Street from Henry Street to Parkinson Road
  • All roads into Southside Park
Zero Tolerance: Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis and Alcohol

Smoking, vaping and cannabis are not permitted in city parks and can result in a $250 fine. 

No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted on site.

Security, Police, Auxiliary Unit and City-bylaw will be monitoring the area.

Please be considerate so that everyone can enjoy the weekend's festivities!

2024 Event Recap

Relive all the fun from 2024 and get excited for this year's event!

 Video by Blackmore Media 

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Phone: 519-539-1291
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