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Ontario to Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
The King’s Coronation will be celebrated with free festivities at Queen’s Park and free admission to parks and attractions across the province
April 28, 2023
TORONTO — On May 6, 2023, Ontario will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen. This historic occasion will mark the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State in seven decades.
Following the ceremony, ‘Coronation Celebration: A Fun Royal Fair’ will be held on the South Lawn of Queen’s Park from noon to 6 p.m. Free family fun activities will include carnival rides and live entertainment. A ‘Taste of Ontario’ will provide complimentary food and beverages from Ontario farmers and processors. The Coronation Celebration is open to the public, free of charge.
Participating cultural attractions
Cultural attractions offering free admission on May 6 include:
Participating provincial parks
– Visitors will be able to book their day use permit at 26 parks that will be open on May 6 and participating in the advance daily vehicle permit service starting on May 1 at 7 a.m.
– Customers can go directly to the reservation website through the link, or they can navigate through the “Reservations” drop down if they are on the ontarioparks.com main page.
Quick Facts
– Canada is a constitutional monarchy, and The King is Canada’s Head of State
– His Majesty King Charles III acceded to the Throne on September 8, 2022, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
– The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III is the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State in seven decades.
– The Lieutenant Governor is the King’s representative in Ontario.
Additional Resources
Media Contacts
Caitlin Clark
Premier’s Office
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