The rally at Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada has been held since 1999. 20,000 people participated in 2007, and 15,000 in 2008. For the May 2, 2009 event the "Toronto Star" reported: ""Police estimate roughly 12,000 people filled the north lawns of Queen's Park yesterday afternoon, with about 5,000 participating in a 2 p.m. march to decriminalize marijuana."" In 2011 the "Toronto Star" reported 25,000 at Queen's Park, and 20,000 on the march through downtown. "CTV News" reported "Tens of thousands march".