Senior Pride “See me, Hear me, Feel me: Making Life Better”
Date: June 18
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Event Location:
Rekai Centres, 160 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1J2
Goal:
Spotlight the incredible to contributions of Queer and Trans seniors in a space created by and for Queer and Trans Seniors.
Description:
Join us at Rekai Centres for “See me, Hear me, Feel me: Making Life Better”
A celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors.
Add notes on seniors advisory and tests for entrance.
Programming details:
Special appearance of Dirk DeWitt and Jade Elektra
Family Pride
Date: June 25
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Date: June 26
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Event Location:
Church St Public School, 83 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B7
Goal:
To engage families and include children in a child-friendly and child-focused space to celebrate Pride.
Description:
Celebrate Pride with the whole family! Fun for all ages; and extra fun for those under 12.
Programming details:
Special appearance of the Care Bears and Fay & Fluffy
Youth Pride
Date: June 25
Time: 6 pm to 11 pm
Event Location:
Church St Public School, 83 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B7
Goal:
To Engage Queer Youth and provide a safe(r) space to gather and celebrate Pride.
Description:
The Youth Advisory Committee is proud to bring the NEXT generation of youth excellence to Pride. Expect jaw dropping performances, special guests, and games and prizes! Get ready to skate and dance the night away! We are more than the rainbow. We are new Legends. We are what comes NEXT!
The stage is brought to you in partnership with Sherbourne Health’s Supporting Our Youth Program (SOY) which is place for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, with a focus on Black, Newcomer, Trans and homeless youth, to connect with community, to dream fun and feel held through the toughest of times. SOY has organized the youth stage since 1998 and Canada’s largest Pride Prom since 2001!
Programming details:
Special appearance of Sophie Stiquee and Zachariah Highgate
Sober Pride “The Oasis”
Date: June 24
Time: 7 pm to 11 pm
Date: June 25
Time: 1 pm to 11 pm
Date: June 26
Time: 1 pm to 11 pm
Event Location:
Paul Kane House Parkette, 58 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G2
Goal:
To create a safe space for individuals to enjoy Pride in a healing environment.
Description:
The Oasis – the new go-to space at Pride 2022. A refuge from the busyness and party-centric mood of Festival Weekend, The Oasis offers an alternative experience. A garden theme with a misting tent, comfy lounge furniture, eclectic and colourful decor, planters overflowing with flowers and trees – magically transition yourself from the hot pavement to the otherworld.
Programming details:
Special appearance of Juice Box and Bonnie Henderson
Bi+ Pride: a BiFurious Celebration
Date: June 24
Time: 8:30 pm to 11 pm
Event Location:
Rogers South Stage, Church and Gould Street
Goal:
To celebrate the art and culture behind Bi+ Pride built from scratch in the Bi+ community.
Description:
Bi+ and shine! Join the Bi+ Community Advisor Committee in celebration of beautiful attractions. We are visible, we are here, and we are ready to show who we are and what we can do! Be ready to enjoy the joy of Burlesque, the fantasy of Drag, and the playfulness of prose!
Programming details:
Special appearance of Tara Lord and Alliston
Journée Francophone “L’amour notre racine, s’aimer pour semer”
Date: June 25
Time: 1 pm to 11 pm
Event Location:
Rogers South Stage, Church and Gould Street
Goal (FR):
La Scène francophone de la Pride Toronto présentée par “La French Touche” est fière d’introduire “L’amour, notre racine” sur la Scène Sud (South Stage). La mission est de mettre en valeur la diversité artistique des arts de la scène francophones des communautés 2SLGBTQ+ ainsi que de sensibiliser la population aux différentes façons dont les justices sociales et environnementales s’entrelacent.
Goal (EN):
This year’s Francophone Stage presented by “La French Touche” is proud to introduce “L’amour, notre racine” which means “Rooted in Love” on the (South) Stage. The mission is to showcase the artistic diversity in the Francophone performing arts of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities as well as raise awareness on the ways social and environmental justice are connected.
Description (FR):
La French Touche est une nouvelle initiative qui a pour but de promouvoir les artistes 2SLGBTQ+ francophones du monde. La Scène francophone de la Pride Toronto présentée par “La French Touche” est fière d’introduire “L’amour, notre racine” sur la Scène Sud (South Stage). La mission est de mettre en valeur la diversité artistique des arts de la scène francophones des communautés 2SLGBTQ+ ainsi que de sensibiliser la population aux différentes façons dont les justices sociales et environnementales s’entrelacent. Nous croyons fermement au pouvoir de la musique comme moyen de communication efficace pouvant créer une vague de changement positif. Offrir une journée complète en français, la deuxième langue officielle du Canada, permettra d’établir des ponts entre les communautés 2SLGBTQ+ et le monde. Notre premier thème est “L’amour, notre racine. S’aimer pour semer “, car plus que jamais nous avons besoin de nous encrer dans l’amour. Puisque la charité comme toute bonne chose bien ordonnée commence par soi-même, aimons-nous.
Description (EN):
At La French Touche, we strongly believe in the power of music as a medium of effective communication for positive change. Having a Live stage in French, Canada’s second official language, will expand our reach and build bridges between 2SLGBTQ+ communities and beyond. Our theme this year is “L’amour, notre racine. S’aimer pour semer.” which means, “Rooted in love we grow strong!” More than ever before this is the message we want people to remember and be inspired from. Rooted in love celebrates the essence of one’s most authentic self and encourages each to embrace others from within so we can make this world a better place for ALL.
Programming details:
TBA
Trans Rally & March
Date: June 24
Rally Start
Time: 7 pm
March Start
Time: 8 pm
Event Location:
Rally Spot, Church and Hayden Street
Goal:
To celebrate the group, the Trans community, that made Pride as we know it
Description:
Let Trans Lifes Thrive & Shine! It’s been 10 Years From Toby’s Act & 5 years since Bill C16. Trans Pride is here to celebrate the wins and we are here to claim that we are here to love, live, thrive and shine!
Programming details:
Special appearance of Moka Dawkins, Emma Wakelin, and Susan Gapka
Trans Pride After Party
Date: June 24
Time: 8:30 pm to 11 pm
Event Location:
Allan Gardens, 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5
Goal:
To celebrate the group, the Trans community, that made Pride as we know it
Description:
Let Trans Lifes Thrive & Shine! It’s been 10 Years From Toby’s Act & 5 years since Bill C16. Trans Pride is here to celebrate the wins and we are here to claim that we are here to love, live, thrive and shine!
Programming details:
Special appearance of TRP.P and Alexandher
Dyke Rally & March
Date: June 25
Rally Start
Time: 1 pm
March Start
Time: 2 pm
Event Location:
Rally Spot, Church and Hayden Street
Goal:
Beginning as a grassroots march, this event is celebrating all things Dyke and Lesbian!
Description:
This event contains 4 distinct parts – a rally, a march, a community fair, and an after-party! The rally is the hour before the march and features speakers and performers who are going to be getting the marchers prepared!
Programming details:
Special appearance of Angela Roberston and Kristyn Wong-Tam
Dyke Pride After Party
Date: June 25
Time: 1:00 pm to 6 pm
Event Location:
Allan Gardens, 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5
