08/06/2026
Grand River Council on Aging held an incredible event hosted by Aspira Brants Landing yesterday and Genie was there to join the celebration. We are very excited to be partnering with this great organization dedicated to helping seniors in our community!
🎉 The 2026 Grand Parade is officially underway! 🎉
Today, the Grand River Council on Aging proudly launched our 2026 Grand Parade campaign at our Lead Sponsor, Aspira Brants Landing Retirement Living.
The Grand Parade is more than a walk—it's a celebration of older adults and a chance to support programs that help seniors stay informed, connected, and engaged throughout Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River. ❤️
📅 Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Kiwanis Field, Brantford
Whether you:
👟 Walk the accessible track
🌎 Create your own walk anywhere in the world
🏡 Join the Parade at Home Challenge from your retirement residence
..there's a place for everyone!
🎶 Enjoy live music, refreshments, cheerleaders, raffles, a Kids Zone, and fun for all ages and abilities.
✨ We're off to a fantastic start with:
✅ 20 teams registered
✅ 45 walkers signed up
💙 $7,500 raised toward our $10,000 sponsorship goal
Our goal is to welcome 120 walkers and raise $40,000 to support programs like Community at Home, the Age-Friendly Calendar, the Seniors' Discount Directory, our bi-weekly newsletter, and the INFO HUB with more than 350 local resources available in over 100 languages.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and community partners for helping make this event possible.
Ready to make every step count?
👉 Register, donate, or learn more: https://thegrandparade.org/location/brantford