2020 Toronto Pride Will be Streamed

Pride Toronto has announced  a “Virtual Pride Month,” including an online parade instead of the usual massive celebration that takes over downtown Toronto the last Sunday of June.

“We are excited to announce that Pride Toronto will continue with June Pride celebrations in a new, creative, and unique way that ensures the safety of residents and proper physical distancing,” according to the press release. 

The City will raise the Rainbow and Transgender Pride flags at City Hall for Pride Month.  Rather than an in-person gathering, people are being invited to view a  live stream of the flag raising on June 1 and to raise flags from their own balconies or windows.

Pride Toronto is also promising a month of online programming in June that will include DJs, performers, drag artists, singers, dancers and online parties.  

The online Pride Parade – to be held at 2 p.m. on June 28 – will aim to capture the same spirit as the real world version held in years past. 

“The queer and trans community will continue to trail-blaze and connect our community with innovative and exciting ideas. COVID-19 won’t stop us from continuing to create space for everyone to express who they truly are," Pride Toronto concluded.