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Signature Event

Pride Pool Party with Lydia B Kollins

Thursday, Jun 19 · 6PM
-12AM
Cabana Pool Bar
11 Polson St, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Everyone’s favourite vibrant, sun-soaked celebration of love, inclusivity, and hot fun is back again, making a grand return to Cabana Poolbar! Headlining Pride Toronto’s iconic Pride Pool Party for 2025 is RuPaul’s Drag Race S17 and All Stars 10 star Lydia B Kollins! This hot event features electrifying music, refreshing drinks to quench or fuel all your thirsty desires, and a lively atmosphere where everyone can let loose and embrace their true selves. It’s the perfect cocktail of fun, celebration and pride, making it a must-attend highlight of Pride Month. Plus this is Pride Toronto’s biggest fundraiser, allowing us to keep the rest of our programming completely free. So slink into your sexiest swimwear, throw on a crocheted cover and grab a ticket or a full VIP Cabana to the hottest event of summer!

Plus the hottest talent in Toronto will be joining her. Period. DJs Young Teesh and Sophie Jones are legends of Toronto bringing high energy billabong-bubble-butt-bumping jams. Ms.Myles is your bubbly host, keeping you super-soaked and ready all night long.

Sanjina DaBish Queen, the Trans Fijian Bollyhood Remix from Canada’s Drag Race Season 5 brings her drag son Rico Rico for the suns out, bums out, guns out sexy summer vibes! Plus DESTINY, the resident queen of the pool, promises another WET time, her and you…

The Pride Pool Party is sponsored by Freddie. Freddie is here to make sex safer, with PrEP and DoxyPEP to help prevent HIV & STIs! Freddie’s clinic is entirely virtual, and you do every step, including STI tests, at home. Their judgment-free clinicians are experts in queer health, and 90% of patients get their PrEP for free. Find out why Freddie is Canada’s #1-rated online PrEP clinic – take their 1-min assessment and get started today at www.gofreddie.com
Sophie Jones

Sophie Jones

Specializing in bringing it to you every time, and ensuring the fun and flirtiest of feels, Sophie Jones is a prominent queer DJ who has graced stages at Boiler Room, Osheaga & Pride festivals across Canada, to name a few. Known for her work producing events and DJing queer parties and shows all over Ontario she prioritizes cunty, campy fun to set the mood on the dance floor to create a safe space for all.

MS.MYLES

MS.MYLES

My name is Ms.Myles and I am a Jamaican Queer Transfemale artist from Toronto, born in Scarborough, raised by the downtown Dance Parties. I'm known for my Makeup and Hair Artistry, Advocacy, Hosting Parties and Djing with an energizing Open Format Style. Be prepared to travel the world with roots in Black and Caribbean music, spinning Jersey Club, Baile Funk, Vogue Edits, Jungle, Tech House and Dance Pop and R&B. Music guaranteed to make you move.

DESTINY

DESTINY

Destiny Doll is a rising superstar. Growing up, Destiny was always surrounded by music and she always wanted to perform. Destiny was heavily inspired by the pop divas of that time, such as Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Pussycat Dolls. From a very young age, she would watch music videos and learn the choreography on her own, then gather all her friends and family in a living room and put on a show for them. However, she didn’t know it yet that it was her destiny to be a drag performer. In 2019, when Destiny moved to Toronto from Vancouver, she discovered the art of Drag and instantly fell in love with it. But it wasn’t until a couple years later that Destiny decided to participate in the artform herself. And there she was born, at one of the "Open Stage" nights at Woody's and Sailor. With her fierce lip-synching abilities, high-energy dancing skills, and undeniable charm, she was able to captivate the audience and make them fall in love with her. Destiny Doll has a few drag competitions under her belt that she has done in her little yet impactful career. She placed second and third in the Absolut Empires Ball 2022, 2023, 2024, she has won The Drink’s Drag Battle 2022 and Crews And Tangos Star Search 2021. Destiny Doll is a phenomenal performer. She is known for her high energy dancing skills, beautiful face and makeup skills, jaw-dropping costumes, silky hair, and silly personality. She loves to make her audience laugh and feel special.

Ricorico

Ricorico

Ricorico your favorite drag king! Ricorico coming to show you his sensual style to dance, he gonna make you feel magic, but special he gonna make you feel sexy, sexy. He’s cute, flirtatious and bad boy some times.

Jade Halley

Jade Halley

Jade Haley is a multidisciplinary performer who specializes in creating an environment where the audience can feel the energy and thrive off of it. Jade has spent many years in the Toronto scene working in nightlife and the fashion industry. She is a dancer and model, and has some acting credits as well. Jade identifies as a Two Spirt Trans Woman. It is important for her to be an advocate for trans and indigenous rights in Canada. Instagram - @jade__haley https://www.instagram.com/jade__haley?igsh=MTBxbHpud3I5eW9peg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok @jadehaleyate

Petra Queen of the Nile

Petra Queen of the Nile

Liana Lewis, a Canadian performer hailing from Calgary, Alberta, embodies the essence of artistic expression. From a young age, Liana’s journey into the world of arts commenced with piano lessons at the tender age of three, under the tutelage of the esteemed non-profit institution, The Suzuki Talent Education Society in Calgary. Infused with the Suzuki method’s ethos of fostering not just musical proficiency but also character virtues such as perseverance, patience, and respect, Liana’s passion flourished. Her ardor for the arts evolved to encompass diverse forms. At six, Liana’s exploration of dance was ignited at Premiere Dance Academy, where she embraced Jazz, Ballet (RAD), Tap, and Modern disciplines. Excelling in regional competitions showcased her remarkable dedication and skill. Yet, Liana’s talents stretched further – her love for singing and acting was equally profound. Following high school, Liana embarked on a journey to Toronto, propelled by her aspiration to become a Triple Threat Performer. Auditioning and enrolling at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, she honed her talents in acting, singing, and dance over a rigorous two-year program. Toronto’s prominent choreographers soon recognized her talents, granting her opportunities to grace stages across the nation. Over the past decade, Liana has carved a niche in the realm of Burlesque, adopting the captivating persona of Petra Queen of the Nile. Beyond her stage presence, she champions body empowerment as a movement instructor, offering healing through dance and inspiring individuals to embrace their authentic selves with every confident step. @lianalewis @petraqueenofthenile

Sanjina Dabish Queen

Sanjina Dabish Queen

Sanjina DaBish Queen, a powerhouse trans drag artist who is taking Toronto by storm. With an infectious energy and mesmerizing dance moves, Sanjina has a unique ability to put audiences in a trance and get everyone moving on the dance floor. Proudly embracing her identity as a trans woman of Fijian descent, she is a true representation of strength and artistry. Sanjina is celebrated as the Bollywood Queen of Canada, known for her vibrant performances that beautifully blend her cultural roots with contemporary flair. She gained national recognition as the beloved sweetheart of Season 1 “Call Me Mother,” and she continues to shine brightly as a standout star in Season 5 of “Canada’s Drag Race.” Buckle up and get ready for the full Sanjina experience—a dazzling journey filled with magical energy , passion, and unforgettable performances that will leave you wanting more. Join her in celebrating love, pride, and the transformative power of drag!

Young Teesh

Young Teesh

“We STAN Young Teesh. Her infectious, positive energy, dry sense of humour, vampire-club-vixen style and musical taste have made her of the city’s most exciting DJs just bubbling under the shiny surface of Toronto. She specializes in club sounds, rapid-fire beats, and samples of songs that have you suddenly finding your feet in the air up against a wall. There is no one like her. She’s respected, she’s hilarious and she’s damn good.” — Phillippe Villeneuve Teesh has an affinity for electronic and global club sounds but passionately blends all genres with finesse. She has played both locally and internationally for the past 8+ years at some of the biggest clubs and dance parties around the world including Boiler Room, Papi Juice (New York), Yes Yes Y’all (Toronto), Moonshine (Montreal) in places like Germany, Portugal, England, Cuba, Colorado, Tennessee, Los Angeles and more. She has worked for an array of corporate clients most notably Havana Club, Adidas, Diesel, the Royal Ontario Museum, Nike, Spotify, Beats by Dre, Burberry, Gucci, Lanvin, YSL, G-Shock, Livestock & Just for Laughs. She has been enlisted to play among artists like Nelly Furtado, Majid Jordan, Green Velvet, Skepta, Bambii, Chippy Nonstop, The Blaze, Floorplan, Demuir, Mark Kinchen to name a few. 

Lydia B Kollins

Lydia B Kollins

Star of RuPauls Drag Race Season 17 and All Stars 10. Lydia is a record breaking queen and fan favourite with incredible lip-syncing skills. To understand this absurdist, unique queen you only need to know that the ‘B’ stands for butthole. Named after Winona Ryder’s character in 'Beetlejuice,' Lydia Deetz, and inspired by Tim Burton, John Waters and David Lynch, as a film school graduate, Lydia B Kollins is a queen who values creativity over perfection. Lydia has also opened for Chappel Roan, and now is ready to headline the world!

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