http://pride.clients.apolitic.com/index.php en kevin@pridetoronto.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-12T19:48:47+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/grand-marshal-youth-grand-marshal-honoured-dyke-and-honoured-groups-no/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/grand-marshal-youth-grand-marshal-honoured-dyke-and-honoured-groups-no/#When:19:48:47Z The time has come to choose the honoured positions in this year's Pride Parade and Dyke March. Do you know someone whose contributions to the LGBTTIQQ2SA communities deserves recognition? Pride Toronto is seeking nominations for the position of Parade Grand Marshal, Youth Grand Marshal, and Honoured Group, and Dyke March Honoured Dyke and Honoured Group. Deadline for submissions is May 31! Nomination forms for Dyke March Honoured Dyke and Honoured Group Nomination forms for Parade Grand Marshal, Youth Grand Marshal, and Honoured Group   2012-05-12T19:48:47+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-rejects-comments-by-guest-on-rob-and-doug-ford-radio-sho/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-rejects-comments-by-guest-on-rob-and-doug-ford-radio-sho/#When:16:59:54Z Pride Toronto rejects comments by guest on Rob and Doug Ford radio show For Immediate Release 7 May, 2012 (Toronto) – Yesterday, a guest on Rob and Doug Ford’s radio show made comments that promote and rekindle old prejudices that the LGBTTIQQ2SA communities have fought for decades to combat. After good-faith efforts to acquaint the Fords with our communities, Pride Toronto is disappointed that these homophobic comments were aired unchallenged. These comments demonstrate the continued need for Pride as a celebration of our communities and cultures, and a space for proud expression of who we are. Planning is well underway for a successful 2012 Pride Toronto Festival, which celebrates the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto’s LGBTTIQQ2SA communities. This goal is clearly as important today as it has ever been. Toronto residents deserve confirmation that their elected officials likewise support acceptance and celebration of our communities, and in particular do not cling to past negative stereotypes about LGBTTIQQ2SA people or people living with HIV/AIDS. Moreover, Pride Toronto stands in solidarity with people living with HIV/AIDS against bigotry and intolerance directed at them, and calls upon our elected officials to do the same.  -30- About Pride Toronto Pride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts Pride Week, an annual event in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. Pride Week is one of the premier arts and cultural festivals in Canada. It is also one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world with an estimated attendance of over 1.2 million people. It celebrates the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto's LGBTTIQQ2SA* communities.  * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, 2 Spirited, Allies Contact: Peter McHugh Communications Advisor, Pride Toronto mediarelations@pridetoronto.com 647-801-2567 2012-05-07T16:59:54+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-2012-parade-dyke-march-and-trans-pride-registration-form/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-2012-parade-dyke-march-and-trans-pride-registration-form/#When:18:17:25Z Pride Toronto applications are now online and available at: The registration deadline is June 1, 2012.  At the heart of Toronto's Pride Week stand the members of our LGBTTIQQ2SA communities. Each year the collective creativity, talents and energy of these communities come together to wow the world. This is YOUR chance to gather a group together and show your Pride. This year's theme is "Celebrate & Demonstrate." The 32nd annual Trans March, Dyke March, and Pride Parade will be held on June 29th, 30th, and July 1st, respectivey. Click here for more information and registration forms. See you there!   2012-05-03T18:17:25+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/prid/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/prid/#When:21:02:25Z   The “Global Human Rights for Queers: What OUT is About” program annually selects an International Grand Marshal (IGM) who acts as an ambassador to represent global LGBTTIQQ2SA communities throughout Pride Week Festival, highlighting international human rights issues around the world, such as discrimination and equality, homophobia and transphobia, gender identity, violence against queer and trans people, and criminalization of homosexuality and trans people in countries.Please click on these links for more information: ILGA World Map of LGBTI Rights Declaration of Montreal Petition Yogyakarta Principle InterPride-LGBTI News Contact Information:Email: igm@pridetoronto.comFacebook: Global Human Rights for Queers: What OUT is About Twitter: @PrideTOIGM Tel: 416-927-7433, ext. 247 (V/TTY)2012 International Grand Marshal Goran Miletić is a human rights activist and key organizer of the conferences “Equality for Sexual Minorities: Justice in Balkans” where he serves as Programme Director of the Civil Rights Defenders for the Western Balkan States, an international organization that aims to defend people’s civil and political rights, and empowers human rights defenders at risk. His work includes co-operation and support of different human rights and minority NGOs from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Macedonia that were particularly engaged in drafting and lobbying for adoption of inclusive anti-discrimination legislation in Western Balkan countries. He prepared and conducted numerous training sessions related to LGBT rights, including advocacy, lobbying, fundraising and monitoring of human and minority rights. His lectures included various aspects of respect of human and minority rights of LGBT community as well as legislation and practice in countries in the region. He was involved in capacity building of LGBT activists not only in the Balkans, but also in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.He was one of key organizers with the Organizational Committee for Belgrade Pride where Pride events were banned in 2011. Since they were banned, he has been one of the applicants in the court case against the Government of Serbia before the European Court of the Human Rights. He has continued his efforts to organize Pride parades with a series of informal meetings with LGBT organizations for the preparation on 2012 Belgrade Pride events. He was a candidate for Equality Commissioner in Serbia that was proposed by more than 250 organizations, and is a member of the European Commission of Sexual Law (ECSOL) where he continues his human rights work on numerous reports, articles and lectures that have been published in the region about advocacy for LGBT and minority rights in several Western Balkan countries. He has also published different analyses, articles and columns in major media in Serbia and the whole Balkan region. He is currently finalizing his PhD thesis at the Faculty of Law of The Union University at Belgrade with his focus on protection of LGBT rights in civil proceedings for the Western Balkan states, and in Eastern European  countries. Press release 2012-04-23T21:02:25+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-announces-2012-international-grand-marshal-goran-mileti/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-announces-2012-international-grand-marshal-goran-mileti/#When:12:00:51Z Pride Toronto has selected human rights activist Goran Miletić as the International Grand Marshal (IGM) for 2012.“Pride Toronto is proud to recognize the important work of Goran Miletić and his community as they battle the intense discrimination and violence LGBTTIQQ2SA* people face in South Eastern Europe,” said Francisco Alvarez, Pride Toronto Co-Chair. Hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, Miletić has worked with human rights and minority NGOs in South Eastern Europe to lobby for the adoption of inclusive anti-discrimination legislation in Western Balkan countries. In addition to his work as a human rights activist, Miletić is a key organizer of the “Equality for Sexual Minorities: Justice in Balkans” conference and the current Programme Director of the Civil Rights Defenders for the Western Balkan States, an international organization that aims to defend people’s civil and political rights and empower human rights defenders at risk. He is currently completing his PhD at The Union University Law School in Belgrade, with his focus on the protection of LGBT rights in civil proceedings for the Western Balkan states and in Eastern Europe countries. “Goran’s presence at this year’s Pride Toronto festival exposes the alarming LGBTTIQQ2SA human rights violations and continuing struggles in the Balkan states and Eastern European countries, where Pride events are often banned or met with beatings, stoning, rioting and property damage with a lack of law enforcement or anti-discrimination laws,” says Luka Amona, Pride Toronto’s Co-Chair. The annual appointment of the IGM is part of Pride Toronto’s “Global Human Rights for Queers: What OUT is About” program. Now in its seventh year, the ‘What OUT is About’ program raises awareness of LGBTTIQQ2SA human rights issues that still occur around the world including discrimination and equality, gender identity, homophobia and transphobia, criminalization of homosexuality and trans people, and violence against queer and trans people.“We look forward to having Goran in Toronto during Pride Week so we can learn first-hand about the struggle for basic human rights in Western Balkan countries, and share this story with Toronto,” said Frank Folino, Pride Toronto’s International Grand Marshal Team Lead.As the 2012 International Grand Marshal, Miletić will attend Pride Toronto’s official events, affiliated events and community partner events. He will also join this year’s Toronto Grand Marshal and Honoured Group to lead the 32nd annual Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday July 1, 2012 at 2 p.m.-30- For more information, please contact:Peter McHugh Communications Advisor, Pride Torontomediarelations@pridetoronto.com647.801.2567Frank FolinoInternational Grand Marshal Team Lead, Pride Torontoigm@pridetoronto.com416.927.7433 x247About Pride TorontoPride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts Pride Week, an annual event in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. Pride Week is one of the premier arts and cultural festival in Canada. It is also one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world with an estimated attendance of over one million people. It celebrates the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto’s LGBTTIQQ2SA* communities. * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgendered, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Two-Spirited and Allies. 2012-04-16T12:00:51+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-to-hold-worldprideto-2014-public-consultation-meetings/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-to-hold-worldprideto-2014-public-consultation-meetings/#When:00:01:19Z Pride Toronto has been making plans for 2014, when it will host WorldPride 2014. This will be the fourth such event, and the first in North America. To hear from the community and keep it up to date about plans for the event, Pride Toronto will hold three public meetings in April, 2012. Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott Toronto475 Yonge Street(ASL interpretation will be available at this meeting) Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto115 Simpson Avenue Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre854 Bloor Street West We hope you will join us in building this landmark community event! 2012-04-06T00:01:19+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride1/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride1/#When:22:02:02Z Pride Toronto holds an annual street fair in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood on Pride Weekend. See register.pridetoronto.com to register your organization or business in 2012. 2012-03-05T22:02:02+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-issues-rfp-web-development-and-design/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-issues-rfp-web-development-and-design/#When:20:00:53Z Web Developer and Designer RFP  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – WEB DEVELOPER AND DESIGNER Posting Date: Friday, February 24, 2012 Closing Date: Monday, March 5, 2012 Pride Toronto is seeking proposals from web developers to redesign and restructure its main website, consistent with Pride Toronto’s needs and branding. Proposals must be submitted to Ryan Lester, Director of Fundraising, no later than 4 p.m., March 5, 2011. Email submissions will only be accepted in Adobe PDF format and must be sent only to ryan@pridetoronto.com. If further information is required, please contact: Ryan Lester Director of Fundraising Pride Toronto 14 Dundonald Street Toronto ON  M4Y 1K2 416-927-7433 Ext. 230 | ryan@pridetoronto.com Pride Toronto reserves the right to accept or reject all or part of any Proposal, and to accept the Proposal that is in the best interest of the organization. 1.    ABOUT PRIDE TORONTO Pride Toronto is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation without share capital under the laws of Ontario. It is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by a staff of approximately 5. The 2011 Annual Report is available online at http://www.pridetoronto.com/downloads/2011%20Annual%20Report.pdf. Mission: Pride Toronto exists to celebrate the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirited, Allies communities. Vision: Pride Toronto will: ·         Run a not-for-profit organization, committed to volunteers and staff ·         Create a safe space to engage communities in the celebration of their sexuality ·         Coordinate a series of pre-eminent arts & cultural events, including the annual Pride celebration, that empower and support our communities ·         Connect with and help develop our communities, fostering essential partnerships ·         Capture and build upon our organization's and our communities' history ·         Provide a platform for education through a significant public presence. Values: We will: ·         Honour – our past by remembering our history. ·         Protect – our future by reaching out, educating and defending our right to celebrate. ·         Value diversity – by accepting and respecting differences and working to understand the diverse cultural complexities that influence identity, assumptions, behaviours, expectations, and beliefs. ·         Celebrate – with provocative, racy, and outrageous events ·         Engage – the diversity of our communities to participate in events and facilitate community development. ·         Recognize – and acknowledge, the involvement and contributions of volunteers, staff and stakeholders. ·         Respect – volunteers, staff and stakeholders by creating and sustaining an environment where we treat each other with respect and dignity. ·         Sustain – the organization by ensuring transparency in our actions and accountability with, and to, our communities. ·         Manage – with fiscal responsibility and foresight, ensuring the viability of the organization and the fulfillment of its mission. 2.    Project Description and Scope Pride Toronto requires visual, graphic, and technical development of its website and a content management system for user-friendly ongoing maintenance by Pride Toronto staff and volunteers. Pride Toronto’s current website is built on the ExpressionEngine platform and is maintained and updated internally by staff and volunteers. The site will use a combination of static information, and interactive best web 2.0 practices to create a clean, dynamic and intuitive user interface. At minimum, it will: ·         Serve as the main news distribution channel for Pride Toronto through the year for organization members and the public ·         Be an organizing tool for the festival, parades and marches. It will provide the public with up-to-date information about events and affiliated events, allowing visitors to plan their participation Pride Toronto’s program of events ·         Be mobile device-friendly, taking advantage of location-based capabilities where desirable and feasible ·         Integrate or coordinate with Pride Toronto’s volunteer management site, makepridehappen.ca ·         Incorporate sponsor, partner, and affiliate information as required ·         Host documents and resources for members of Pride Toronto Target Audience ·         Toronto’s LGBTTIQQ2SA communities ·         Pride Toronto festival attendees, including local residents and tourists ·         Pride Toronto members and volunteers Responsibilities ·         Art direction ·         Visual and graphic design, based on Pride Toronto’s branding ·         An analysis of current web traffic and uses of the existing website ·         Site architecture ·         Accessible design: W3C compliant front end coding (css/html) ·         Mapping functionality ·         Mobile-friendly design ·         Dynamic calendar for Pride Week and year-round events ·         Password-protected user accounts and role-based permissioning ·         Member profiles ·         Web 2.0 capabilities: forum/blog/discussion capabilities ·         YouTube/Vimeo channel/capability to upload videos and podcasts ·         RSS feeds ·         Social networking integration ·         CMS capability for multi-language plug-ins to be enabled in the future for static content ·         Content management system (CMS) training to four Pride Toronto staff in order to ensure in-house long-term sustainability, update, and upkeep 3.    Proposal Process Interested consultants are invited to submit a proposal outlining: your proposed methodology and approach; project steps, deliverables and timelines; relevant qualifications of your team; examples of relevant past work, and budget expectations. 4.    Successful Bidder’s costs All costs and expenses incurred by the Proponent relating to the proposal and any negotiations with Pride Toronto will be borne by theProponent. Pride Toronto is not liable to pay such costs or expenses or to reimburse or compensate Proponents under any circumstances, including the rejection of any or all the Proposals. Pride Toronto will not accept responsibility for any delays or costs associated with any interviews. 5.    Capacity to Perform Pride Toronto expects that all proponents will be able to furnish satisfactory evidence that they have the ability, experience, knowledge, accreditation and capital to enable them to complete the contract successfully and on time. 6.    Rejection of Proposal Pride Toronto reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals at its sole discretion for any reason whatsoever. 7.    Confidentiality of Information All information obtained by the proponent in connection with this Proposal is the property of Pride Toronto. It shall be treated as confidential and not used for any purpose other than for replying to this Request for Proposal and for fulfillment of any subsequent contract arising from it. 8.    Submission Format  The proposal must clearly outline your understanding of the scope of the work requirements including: 1.    Profile of the proponent 2.    Discussion of the development approach 3.    Relevant experience and qualifications of the individuals (if applicable) who will perform the work 4.    Information as to the proposed engagement team including the names and brief resumes of the staff who will be assigned to the project 5.    List of not-for-profit related clients that might be relied upon to provide a reference. 9.    Required Proposal Content The proposal, at a minimum, must include an outline of the proposed approach to the engagement including the following: a.    An understanding of Pride Toronto’s requirements b.    Overview of the approach to be used c.    A time phased project work plan including a breakdown of stages and activities, milestones and deliverables, and resource allocation d.    Reporting mechanisms/outputs e.    A firm quotation for the term of the contract. Fees quoted shall include management consultation with the Consultanton various matters of a minor nature. Deadline for proposals is 4:00pm on Monday, March 5, 2012. Proposals may be submitted by email to: ryan@pridetoronto.com. Email submissions must be in pdf include “website design” in the subject. Terms and Conditions Bids are due on the date specified above. All bids will be reviewed to make sure they meet the selection criteria. All emailed bids must be in pdf format. Selected proposals will be short-listed and companies will be contacted within one week of closing date. Contact Proposals must be sent by email in pdf format to ryan@pridetoronto.com and must include “Web Developer and Designer” in the subject heading of your email. Expected Start Date: Week of March 10, 2012.   2012-02-24T20:00:53+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride/#When:19:21:41Z Strategic Planning Consultant RFP  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT Posting Date: Friday, February 24, 2012 Closing Date: Friday, March 9, 2012 Pride Toronto is seeking qualified consultants (individuals, teams or firms) to develop a strategic plan incorporating its functions, goals, and strategies and make recommendations for future directions to the Board, including key milestones and dependencies up to and including the 2016 Pride Toronto festival. Proposals shall be submitted to Kevin Beaulieu, Executive Director, no later than 4 p.m., March 9, 2011. Email submissions will only be accepted in Adobe PDF format and must be sent only to kevin@pridetoronto.com. If further information is required, please contact: Kevin Beaulieu Executive Director Pride Toronto 14 Dundonald Street Toronto ON  M4Y 1K2 416-927-7433 Ext. 222 | kevin@pridetoronto.com Pride Toronto reserves the right to accept or reject all or part of any Proposal, and to accept the Proposal that is in the best interest of the organization. The strategic plan will analyze the structures, processes, policies, plans and procedures currently in use at Pride Toronto. A resulting report will provide observations and make recommendations on directions to best serve Pride Toronto’s mission in the current and future environment. The strategic plan will include: ·         an analysis of internal functions (job functions, work plans, project plans, process analyses, funding sources, policies and procedures, etc); ·         an analysis of the community context in which Pride Toronto operates ·         specific attention to hosting WorldPride 2014 and an appropriate strategy for organizational sustainability and legacy ·         input from existing staff, Board and volunteer teams, and external stakeholders and partners; ·         a draft and final report, and presentations of findings to the Board of Directors of Pride Toronto; ·         recommendations on implementation strategies. The strategic plan is expected to be completed two months after the contract begins. About Pride Toronto Pride Toronto is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation without share capital under the laws of Ontario. It is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by a staff of approximately 5. The 2011 Annual Report is available online at http://www.pridetoronto.com/downloads/2011%20Annual%20Report.pdf. Mission: Pride Toronto exists to celebrate the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirited, Allies communities. Vision: Pride Toronto will: ·         Run a not-for-profit organization, committed to volunteers and staff ·         Create a safe space to engage communities in the celebration of their sexuality ·         Coordinate a series of pre-eminent arts & cultural events, including the annual Pride celebration, that empower and support our communities ·         Connect with and help develop our communities, fostering essential partnerships ·         Capture and build upon our organization's and our communities' history ·         Provide a platform for education through a significant public presence. Values: We will: ·         Honour – our past by remembering our history. ·         Protect – our future by reaching out, educating and defending our right to celebrate. ·         Value diversity – by accepting and respecting differences and working to understand the diverse cultural complexities that influence identity, assumptions, behaviours, expectations, and beliefs. ·         Celebrate – with provocative, racy, and outrageous events ·         Engage – the diversity of our communities to participate in events and facilitate community development. ·         Recognize – and acknowledge, the involvement and contributions of volunteers, staff and stakeholders. ·         Respect – volunteers, staff and stakeholders by creating and sustaining an environment where we treat each other with respect and dignity. ·         Sustain – the organization by ensuring transparency in our actions and accountability with, and to, our communities. ·         Manage – with fiscal responsibility and foresight, ensuring the viability of the organization and the fulfillment of its mission. Proposal Process Interested consultants are invited to submit a proposal outlining: your proposed methodology and approach; project steps, deliverables and timelines; relevant qualifications of your team; examples of relevant past work, and budget expectations. Successful Bidder’s costs All costs and expenses incurred by the Proponent relating to the proposal and any negotiations with Pride Toronto will be borne by theProponent. Pride Toronto is not liable to pay such costs or expenses or to reimburse or compensate Proponents under any circumstances, including the rejection of any or all the Proposals. Pride Toronto will not accept responsibility for any delays or costs associated with any interviews. Capacity to Perform Pride Toronto expects that all Firms will be able to furnish satisfactory evidence that they have the ability, experience, knowledge, accreditation and capital to enable them to complete the contract successfully and on time. Rejection of Proposal Pride Toronto reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals at its sole discretion for any reason whatsoever. Confidentiality of Information All information obtained by the proponent in connection with this Proposal is the property of Pride Toronto. It shall be treated as confidential and not used for any purpose other than for replying to this Request for Proposal and for fulfillment of any subsequent contract arising from it. Submission Format The proposal shall clearly outline the audit approach to be used and your understanding of the scope of the audit requirements including: 1.    Profile and operating philosophy of the proponent 2.    Discussion of the planning approach 3.    Relevant experience and qualifications of the individuals (if applicable) who will conduct the audit 4.    Information as to the proposed engagement team including the names and brief resumes of the staff who will be assigned to the engagement 5.    List of not-for-profit related clients that might be relied upon to provide a reference. Required Proposal Content The proposal, at a minimum, must include an outline of the proposed approach to the engagement including the following: a.    An understanding of Pride Toronto’s requirements b.    Overview of the approach to be used c.    A time phased project work plan including a breakdown of stages and activities, milestones and deliverables, and resource allocation d.    Reporting mechanisms/outputs e.    A firm quotation for the term of the contract with hourly or per diem rates by category of staff and including disbursements and applicable taxes. Fees quoted shallinclude management consultation with the Consultant on various matters of a minor nature. Deadline for proposals is 4:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2012. Proposals may be submitted by email to: kevin@pridetoronto.com. Email submissions must include “Strategic Plan” in the subject line.   2012-02-24T19:21:41+00:00 http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-announces-new-dates-for-worldpride-2014/ http://www.pridetoronto.com/site/pride-toronto-announces-new-dates-for-worldpride-2014/#When:21:25:00Z Pride Toronto announces new dates for WorldPride 2014 For Immediate Release 25 January 2012 (Toronto, ON) - Pride Toronto announced today that WorldPride 2014 in Toronto is now scheduled from June 20 to 29, 2014. “In the interest of good planning, the new dates ensure Toronto is capable of accommodating the predicted influx in tourism for WorldPride 2014,” said Pride Toronto Co-Chair, Luka Amona. In determining the new dates, Pride Toronto’s Board of Directors took into account other street closures and events as well as its participants, community members, and volunteers. “The new dates also bring the event in line with the recommendation of the Community Advisory Panel that Pride Week be moved back into June to reflect the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots,” said Pride Toronto Co-Chair, Francisco Alvarez. Pride Toronto is currently focusing its efforts on planning its 2012 festival. It continues to consult with its partners and affiliate organizations in London, England, host city of WorldPride 2012, as Pride Toronto prepares to host WorldPride in 2014.   -30-   About Pride Toronto Pride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts Pride Week, an annual event in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. Pride Week is one of the premier arts and cultural festivals in Canada. It is also one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world with an estimated attendance of over 1.2 million people. It celebrates the history, courage, diversity and future of Toronto's LGBTTIQQ2SA* communities.  *Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, 2 Spirited, Allies   About WorldPride WorldPride, under license from InterPride, is an international celebration incorporating activism, education, history and culture of global LGBTTIQQ2SA communities.   Contact: Peter McHugh Communications Advisor, Pride Toronto communications@pridetoronto.com   2012-01-26T21:25:00+00:00