Toronto Pride is one of the largest in the world and celebrates its 40th edition with a full month of programming, including not one but two festival weekends.
Toronto Pride
Now until June 27
Virtual event
Free
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Toronto Pride is one of the largest in the world and celebrates its 40th edition with a full month of programming, including not one but two festival weekends.
The weekday schedule includes educational panels, wellness classes and cocktail- making workshops. The festival weekends host several virtual parades, including 2Spirit Pride, Sober Pride and Trans Pride.
All events will culminate in the Pride Parade (June 27, 2 pm), an hour-long production highlighting Toronto pride history and showcasing local talent, all hosted by Canada’s Drag Race winner Priyanka. Performances by several 2SLGBTQ+ artists are highlighted throughout the month, including Allie X, iskwē, James Baley and Shi Wisdom.
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