Gay pride toronto 2023
Celebration and protest erupts during Canada&#;s largest Pride parade in Toronto
TORONTO &#; Bubbles filled the sky and cheers rang through the streets of Toronto on Sunday as thousands of colourfully clad revelers at Canada&#;s largest Parade parade voiced their support for a community facing rising levels of hate and intolerance.
The large crowds thronged the city&#;s downtown core, many waving rainbow fans under sunny skies as they tried to beat the heat.
Several said they felt extra impetus to attend this year&#;s celebration as LGBTQ people, both at home and abroad, face increasing attacks on their hard-won rights.
&#;Pride is a celebration but it&#;s also a protest,&#; said Sarah Rice, who travelled from London, Ont., to take in the festivities.
&#;I think this year in particular, it&#;s been important for the queer community to reveal up, be visible, and acquire our voices heard.&#;
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Rice described the current moment as a scary one, citing efforts to roll back rights in some places.
In the U.S., at least 20 states own enacted laws that ei
Experience Pride in the municipality of Toronto!
It’s the month of June and that means Toronto Pride is well underway! The metropolis is alive with rainbow colours, love and excitement for four amazing weeks of incredible programming to celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community.
What is Pride Toronto?
Every year, during the month of June, the city of Toronto hosts Pride, an annual event to mark the LGBTQ2S+ community. As one of the largest gay pride festivals in existence, Pride Toronto is a festival featuring exist performances, DJs, Dyke Parade, Trans March and the renowned Pride Parade that makes its way down Yonge Street. Estimates range from , to 1 million people that join the Pride events during the month of June, with over , attending the Pride Parade alone. Pride is more than a festival, it’s an opportunity for communities and allies to come together and learn, support, and celebrate the achievements and diversity of the LGBTQ2S+ community!
When is Pride Toronto?
Thursday June 1 – Friday June 30,
History of Pride Toronto: Toronto’s Lgbtq+ fest celebration has evolved from a small group
Toronto Pride Festival
Unifor female homosexual, gay, bisexual, non-binary and queer (2SLGBTQI+) activists and allies will be hitting the streets this year for Toronto’s Pride.
Our union celebrates the diversity of and continues to advocate for the rights of all 2SLGBTQI+ peoples. However, this celebration and advocacy work is set against a backdrop of a disturbing trend of increasingly violent and hateful acts targeting trans and lgbtq+ people. With despise on the soar , it has never been clearer that 2SLGBTQI issues are union issues.
This year’s pride parade is an important moment to come together as a union to extend our solidarity.
There are a lot of events happening, but we want to inspire you to unite Unifor 2SLGBTQI+ members and allies at the following three events on June 23, 24 &
Trans march
Friday, June 23 at p.m. - Meet at Church and Hayden streets
The Trans Pride Rally is one of the largest annual events of the Trans community in Canada. All Transgender identified people, their friends, and allies are welcome.
Dyke march
Saturday, June 24 at p.m. -&nbs
May 1 – June 28, | Lakeshore Blvd. West
All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible
A vibrant, acrobatic spectacle inspired by the insect nature, OVO invites audiences into a whimsical ecosystem teeming with movement, colour, and heart. A joyful celebration for all ages, this unforgettable show brings Cirque’s magic to Toronto with accessible seating for all.
Tuesday, June 30 | PM
Trinity Cinema, Distillery District
Ticket: $50 / PG / Wheelchair Accessible
Experience a compelling open-air film screening of IncluCity, a post-WWII story of love, courage, and self-discovery in a conservative Italian village. Follow Marta, a single mother, as she is introduced to a hidden LGBTQ+ community and begins to challenge societal norms. Your ticket includes full access to festival activations and tasting samples starting at PM.
June 25 – 29 | Daily 5 PM – Midnight
Barbara Hall Park ( Church St.)
Free / Wheelchair Accessible
Celebrate Pride with five nights of music, performance, and community at the Emerald Space Festival, hosted by The Each evening features a unique theme and lineup:
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