The Emerald Forum is the St. Patrick’s Parade Society’s flagship leadership and civic event, formally launching the St. Patrick’s Day season. Convened annually, the Forum brings together leaders from government, business, labour, and the community for an afternoon of dialogue, connection, and shared celebration.

The 2026 Emerald Forum will feature Grand Marshal and Keynote Speaker Todd McCarthy, whose address will engage a broad cross-section of Ontario’s leadership community in a non-partisan setting. The Emerald Forum sets the tone for the season ahead — thoughtful, inclusive, and rooted in public service, heritage, and community leadership.