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Pride 2021 Packed with Performances, Virtual Parade

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.

By: NEXT Magazine

Photo courtesy of Jorian Charlton and Joshua Rille

Toronto Pride
Now until June 27
Virtual event
Free
pridetoronto.com

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.