Canadian Olympic swimmers Penny Oleksiak (left) and Michelle Williams greet fans during a parade in Toronto's Beach neighbourhood. Andrew Lahodynskyj / Toronto Star ) Order this photoMary Loria, 58, paced eagerly around her viewing spot on the Danforth, waiting with the rest of the sidewalk crowd for a chance to see Penny Oleksiak drive by in Sunday’s parade of Olympians. She was wearing Team Canada gear — hat, bandana, flag, shirt — from head to toe, despite the sweltering temperature. Fans watch Canada's Olympic team flag-bearer and gold medalist Penny Oleksiak and Michelle Williams approach during an Olympic parade celebration. ( Aaron Vincent Elkaim )Article Continued BelowThe Olympic parade was organized by the Danforth East Community Association and the Beach Village BIA board, but it started with activists Dr. Johanna Carlo and Alison McMurray.

Source: thestar August 29, 2016 00:34 UTC