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Toronto Is Proud Of Pride

June 11th, 2008

Sunday, June 29th the Pride Parade will begin at 2:00 PM. This spectacular event is the culmination of Pride Week, which is actually not a week at all, but a full 10 days from June 20th to June 29th. Toronto’s Pride Week is one of the largest in the world and a great source of pride to Torontonians.

What began in the ‘70s as a way for our gay and lesbian population to become visible has gradually evolved into one of only eight “Signature Events” in the Toronto. Pride Week now hosts over 1 million people eager to take in this arts and culture festival that celebrates our diverse sexual and gender identities.

Some of the Pride Week Events that you won’t want to miss are:

• Pride Toronto Media Launch and Official Kick-Off Launch Party on Friday, June 20th
• Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall Monday, June 23rd
• Pride Awards and Gala Dinner Tuesday, June 24th
• Community Fair & Marketplace Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th
• Pride Street Festival with 8 live entertainment stages and a great street fair from Friday, June 27th to Sunday, June 29th
• Family Pride on Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th
• Dyke March on Saturday, June 28th
• Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29th 2008

This fabulous event has been awarded the Best Festival in Canada award by the Canadian Special Event Industry two years in a row and is recognized as one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario. And, there will be fantastic entertainment too with Sandra Bernhard performing at Massey Hall on Sunday, June 22nd at 8:00 PM. All proceeds are going to Pride Week. If sporting events are more your style there will be an all-lesbian professional boxing match at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25th at the Circa Nightclub.

Check out the website for all of the details: Pride Week Toronto

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