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The Toronto Pride Parade will wind through the streets of the Ontario capital, with thousands expected to attend.
Parade scheduled to start around 2 p.m. ET
One of the country’s largest Pride events will culminate Sunday with a massive celebration.
The Toronto Pride Parade will wind through the streets of the Ontario capital, with thousands expected to attend.
Pride Toronto says the parade will start off on Bloor Street and Church Street before winding down Yonge Street and then ending at Nathan Phillips Square.
The parade is set to start around 2 p.m. ET.
It’s believed this parade will feature several 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers to Canada who are celebrating their first Pride events in Toronto this month.
Many who will be participating in Toronto’s Pride events says this is a symbol of hope and belonging after fleeing persecution elsewhere in the world.
As Toronto’s Pride Festival Weekend begins, millions of people are expected to attend events in the city. While the festival is about celebrating everything 2SLGBTQ+, organizers also say it’s important to remember that Pride is ultimately a protest. CBC’s Tyler Cheese has more.