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June is officially Pride Toronto month.
From family festivities to beach parties, the city is celebrating from June 1 to 25 with inclusive events throughout the community.
With a jam-packed calendar, here’s our guide to Pride Toronto month events you shouldn’t miss. And be sure to check out the full list here.
AGO First Thursdays
When: June 7 at 7 pm
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario
Cabana Pool Party
Cannonball into Pride Weekend with the official kickoff party at one of the most stunning venues in the city. Pride Toronto with returning to Cabana Pool Bar for one night only, as LGBTQ2S+ folks take over the entire space to dance, swim, sip cocktails, and take dozens of photos with the jaw-dropping view of the city skyline as backdrop. It’s bring-your-bathing-suit-to-work day: this pool fiesta starts at 6 pm.
When: June 14 at 6 pm
Where: Cabana Pool Bar, 11 Polson
AIDS Candlelight Vigil
The Candlelight Vigil is an event many in the community look forward to as a place to come together, talk about the people they love and have loved, and honour those we’ve lost.
When: June 19 at 9 pm
Where:Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St
Toronto Trans March
When: June 22 at 7 pm
Where: Church and Hayden
Dyke March
The Toronto Dyke March is a political demonstration of critical mass, welcoming all self-identified dykes to create political and visible space. This grassroots event is not a parade. The women and trans people of the community take over the streets of downtown Toronto to celebrate our power, strength, diversity and passion of their experiences and identities.
When: June 23 at 1 pm
Where: Church and Hayden
Drag Ball
Drag Ball has steadily grown into the marquee drag show for Pride, featuring international queens, a who’s-who of the top Toronto queens and kings, and a few surprises. Bigger hair, bigger stunts, bolder dance moves, and everybody out to slay, this year is no exception.
When: June 23 at 6 pm
Where: Yonge and Dundas
Family Pride
Now in its 18th year, Family Pride is a fun-filled oasis on the grounds of Church Street Public School that gets bigger and better every year. With programming geared to those 12 and under and their families, everyone will feel like a kid while taking in the creative and engaging activities, including sports, crafts, face painting, storytime, and extra-special performances.
When: June 24 at 2 pm
Where: Bloor and Church St. to Yonge-Dundas Stage
Pride Parade
When: June 23 to 25
Where: Church Street Public School
Christie Pits Film Festival: Opening Night
Christie Pits Film Festival opens its summer-long season of outdoor films with a special Pride-affiliated screening of a John Waters classic!
When: June 24 at 6 pm
Where: Christie Pitts Park