Toronto is usually a busy city, and it will be even busier this weekend as several events hit the streets. That being said, there is going to be a number of road closures to accommodate the festivities. People are urged to check online for changes to bus routes and street closures, so that any traffic doesn’t cause a dent in your weekend plans.

Toronto Triathlon Festival

The seventh annual triathlon will take place Sun. July 22, with full road closures on Sunday from 2 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

Eastbound Gardiner Expressway from Lake Shore Boulevard West to the Don Valley Parkway

Northbound Don Valley Parkway from the Gardiner Expressway to Eglinton Avenue

Eastbound curb lane of Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed from Windermere Ave. to Remembrance Dr.

2018 Junior Carnival Parade and Family Day Event

This will take place at Neilson Park (1555 Neilson Rd.) on Saturday. McLevin Ave. will be closed from Sewells Rd. to Neilson Rd., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Neilson Rd. will be closed from McLevin Ave. to Finch Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BIG on Bloor Festival

This will be held on Saturday at noon. Roads will be closed in the area from Saturday at 6 a.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m.:

Russett Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway

Pauline Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway

Brock Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway, south to Croatia St.

Margueretta Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway, south to the alleyway

Emerson Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway

St. Clarens Ave., from Bloor St. West, north to the alleyway, south to the alleyway

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Vehicles should expects delays in these areas and plan accordingly.

TTC buses have also been rerouted for the BIG on Bloor Festival and riders may experience delays.