Rathnelly Day
Every other year, in June, we gather to celebrate the history of the Republic of Rathnelly with the best neighbourhood street party in Toronto. The first Rathnelly Day was held in 1967 in honour of Canada's centennial. This day-long, family event is not to be missed!
RATHNELLY DAY 2024 is set for SATURDAY, JUNE 15 and the theme this year is PUMP IT UP - ‘80’s style!
We are looking forward to being able to once again come together as friends and neighbours and celebrate this unique and very special community we all so happily call home.
Click here for the 2024 Event Schedule
Purchasing Tickets:
Tickets are $30 per person (single) or $100 per family (two adults plus kids under 18) and are available for purchase online. Click here to purchase your tickets now.
While there, consider purchasing your RARA 2024 membership (1-year for $25) or buying some Rathnelly Day Raffle Tickets (1 for $5 or 3 for $10).
Donating to Raffle & Silent Auction:
The Rathnelly Day Raffle & Silent Auction is made possible through local business and resident donations and we welcome gift certificates, sporting, music or theatre event tickets, products, service vouchers, etc. Interested in contributing an item for our Raffle & Silent Auction? Let us know by emailing rathnellydonations@gmail.com with details of your donation.
Getting Involved by Volunteering:
Volunteering for Rathnelly Day is a great way to get to know your neighbours and gain a true appreciation for how special the Republic is. We still need volunteers to help out on the big day: setting up street blockades, helping with breakfast clean up, selling raffle tickets, helping clean up the streets at the end of the night, etc. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
What to Look Forward to on the Big Day:
It all kicks off with a community parade, and this year an all-ages aerobics class at Hardy’s Corners so wear running shoes! Then it’s a delicious pancake breakfast and kids crafts & games in the Pump Park. There are afternoon activities to enjoy as well - for the adults, a historical tour of the Republic and for the kids, an epic game of Capture the Flag. We wrap up an incredible day with a kids’ dinner, kids’ entertainment, adult mingle, and then street dinner and dancing.
And there will be contests too! For big and small residents alike - come out in your best ‘80’s attire. And earn bragging rights for best mocktail & cocktail.
Check out this amazing pictures from Rathnelly Day 2019 - Heroes & Villains!
A look back at Rathnelly Days from years gone by:
You can check out photos of past Rathnelly Days below. Have some good photos from recent Rathnelly Days you’d like to share? Get in touch with us, and we can add them to the site.
