GALLERY: Beach parade celebrates Olympians

Penny Oleksiak and Michelle Williams ride in a convertible during the Parade of Olympians up the Danforth Ave. to Woodbine Sunday morning with Olympic athletes to thousands of well wishers. PHOTO: Peter C. McCusker

A large, excited crowd turned out on Sunday, Aug. 28 to celebrate the city’s Olympians following the Team Canada’s return from the 2016 Rio Olympics last week.

The festivities began at East Lynn Park on Danforth and Woodbine with a parade that made its way to Kew Gardens for a rally and entertainment.

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