Pride Toronto

Happy 2SLGBTQ+ History Month

Our history is a vital part of who we are as a 2SLGBTQ+ community. It reminds us of the people who came before us, the movements and moments that shaped our communities, and the countless people who fought for the rights, visibility and freedoms we have today.
History helps us honour those who came before, learn from the past, celebrate how far we’ve come, and carry these stories forward for future generations. This month, we celebrate the people, stories, struggles, resilience and joy that make up our shared 2SLGBTQ+ history.

Today (Sept 30th) is Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡 On this National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we honour the strength of Indigenous communities and recognize the unique experiences of Two-Spirit and LGBTQI+ Indigenous people. Colonialism disrupted traditional gender roles and erased the existence of Two-Spirit identities, making it vital to uplift and empower those who navigate both Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ spaces. Pride Toronto is committed to ensuring that their perspectives are heard, respected, and included in our shared journey toward healing and reconciliation.

Pride Toronto recognizes the land we are on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississauga’s of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg Nation, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississauga’s of the Credit. True reconciliation must embrace their resilience and restore cultural practices erased by colonial oppression.

GIVEAWAY 🎶: Toronto, we’re giving away a last minute pair of tickets to Tove Lo - ESTRUS TOUR

Enter for a chance to win now by commenting below who you would bring and making sure you’re following Live Nation Ontario and Pride Toronto ✨ Contest closes at 4 PM tomorrow!

Gender Equality Week is a chance to recognize the barriers women and gender-diverse people continue to face and the importance of building communities where everyone can live, work, and thrive as their full selves.

For our 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies, it’s a reminder that gender justice is collective work.

Here’s how you can take action:
✨ Join or host a Gender Equality Week event
✨ Share stories of women and gender-diverse leaders
✨ Take action to advance gender equality in your community

The Drag Masterclass is Back! Ready to take your drag to the next level? Join the City of Toronto’s FREE 11-week Drag Masterclass and learn directly from some of Canada’s leading drag and entertainment professionals!

Featuring:

JUST PEACHY – Lead Instructor
SUKI DOLL – Canada’s Drag Race & Drag Race PH Slaysian Royale
Hollywood Jade – Canada’s Drag Race & Traitors Canada
KARAMILK – Canada’s Drag Race
LADIES LOVE UNITS – Celebrity Hair Stylist & Wig Artist

Learn performance, choreography, make-up, sewing, wig styling, branding & more, plus receive a professional photoshoot and prepare to perform LIVE at The Opera House on December 3!

FREE make-up swag bag valued at $150 for new participants!

Wellesley Community Centre
Tuesdays | Sept. 29 – Dec. 8
Ages 13–24 | FREE
Applications close September 25

Only 15 participants will be selected. APPLY NOW

We’re gearing up for an exciting 2027 Pride, and we want YOU to be part of it!

We’re looking for passionate community members who want to help make an impact within our diverse 2SLGBTQI+ communities by joining one of our Community Advisory Committees.

Committee members work collaboratively to help plan and support their respective areas of the Pride festival, share ideas and lived experiences to inform attendee-centred programming, and provide recommendations that help Pride Toronto strengthen, build, and maintain relationships with our diverse communities.

Our Community Advisory Committees include:

♿ Accessibility
💗 Bi+
💜 D**e
👨‍👩‍👧 Family
🇫🇷 Francophone
🌎 Newcomers
🌈 Rainbow Seniors
🧘 Sober Oasis
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans
✨ Youth

Your Commitment

By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet monthly, with the option for increased meetings leading up to Pride Month
• Participate in artist selection and help identify artists who align with the program’s vision
• Contribute to program activities, including day-of support
• Support space curation by helping shape the atmosphere, presentation, and activities within the space
• Participate in vendor selection for planned events

How to Join

Interested in joining one of the committees above? Click the link below and complete the application:

Committee Call-Out Application

📅 Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Your ideas, experiences, and perspective can help shape Pride 2027. We want to hear from you!

✨ THEY’RE HERE TO CLOSE THE SHOW! ✨
We’re going out with a BANG! Tune in to our Closing Night livestream, streaming now on YouTube, and celebrate the final night of Pride with an incredible lineup of artists bringing the energy all the way to the finish line.

Lineup:
💫 BR House
💫 JENNER
💫 RAXX
💫 Carina
💫 Nanu
💫 Austra
💫 Tanya Tagaq

And closing out the night as our Closing Night headliner… GLORIA GROOVE! 🇧🇷✨
One of Brazil’s most-streamed pop artists, Gloria Groove has been breaking boundaries between drag, pop, hip-hop and Brazilian music since launching her career as a Drag Queen in 2015. With three albums and collaborations with artists including Anitta and Pabllo Vittar, Gloria has become one of the most exciting and influential artists in Brazil.
From her genre-bending sound to her viral hit “Nosso Primeiro Beijo,” Gloria Groove continues to transcend genres, cultures and expectations — and we couldn’t think of a better artist to bring our Closing Night to a massive finale.

Watch Closing Night streaming now: YouTube.com/Pride Toronto 🌈
Let’s close out Pride together! 🏳️‍🌈✨