A quick guide to navigating Pride weekend in Toronto
CBC
Pride month's grand finale — the pride parade — is happening on Sunday. And as the final weekend of the month approaches, Toronto will be filled with events celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
As the largest Pride celebration in the country, these events attract millions of visitors to the city every year.
Pride Toronto says this year's ceremonies include a focus on the transgender and non-binary community, and that it's important to use Pride as a platform for visibility, education, and advocacy. This year's event also features a 99 per cent Canadian lineup of performers, organizers say.
Here are some of the highlights in the city this weekend:
Opening Night: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TD Main Stage - Nathan Phillips Square - 100 Queen St. W.
The weekend kicks off with opening night, and Pride Toronto says the celebration will include a lineup of some of the best 2SLGBTQI+ dance artists in the world.
Sober Pride: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Paul Kane Parkette - 58 Wellesley St. E.
This year, the festival says it's proud to host an event that embraces fun and celebration without substances.
StreetFair: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
StreetFair is taking over Church Street from Bloor to Dundas and this year, and Pride Toronto says it's bigger than ever with more than 200 stalls. It's expected to include a carefully curated selection of unique shops, food and activities.
Trans Rally and March: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Charles Street Riser (March Rally Point) - 620 Church St.
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