Pride parties in Toronto happen every day of the week, in every corner of the city. These include small gatherings and major events that let people come together, celebrate the Toronto's LGBT diversity and spread love, joy and inclusivity. The fun ramps up on Monday, June 19.
Events you might want to check out:Cabana Pool Party (June 21 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
The ultimate after work pool party is sponsored by Caribbean Pride. The slickest outdoor venue this side of South Beach will echo with the sounds of Hector Fonseca and Ticky Ty.
Starry Night (June 22 @ Barbara Hall Park)
Kind of un-official opening party to Toronto Pride, this is a free event in the park surrounded by twinkling lights, our city's finest drag queens and stars of the latest season of Rupaul's Drag Race.
FNL Colour ROM Proud (June 23 @ ROM)
The ROM is taken over some some of the city's best LGBT DJs, dancers, performers, artists and drag queens.
Fit Primpin (June 23 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Fit and Big Primpin' join forces once again this year for a house, hip hop, R&B, and club party. Paris DJ, producer and vocalist Kiddy Smile headlines.
Sweat Yes Yes Y’all Block Party (June 23 @ Central Stage)
Yes Yes Y’all takes to the street. Nina Sky is the big guest, along with MkeQ, Coco Supreme, Tygapaw, Debby Friday, Murder Posse and the YYY crew.
Cherry Bomb Pride (June 24 @ Mod Club)
Dance, sweat and celebrate as Toronto’s biggest party for queer women and friends turns 10.
Blockorama 19 Take it Black (June 25 @ Wellesley Pride Stage)
Blackness Yes! celebrates 19 years of Black queer, trans and intersexed magic with a dance party starring Zaki Ibrahim, Cakes Da Killa, Eveylyn "Champagne King" and an endless lineup of Toronto DJs.
Disco Disco (June 25 @ Barbara Hall Park)
Legendary DJs Horsemeat Disco and Joey Negro headline this parade after party with locals The Pachouli Bros, Kris Steeves, Diego Armand and Phillippe.
Revival (June 25 @ REBEL)
This is the Sunday grand finale for those who enjoy a massive party filled with shirtless men dancing to circuit music. DJs Rosabel, Alain Jackinski, GSP and a drag show from Sofonda Cox are all included.
Pitbull Pride Hot Mess (June 25 @ Velvet Underground)
Expect to see a Hot Mess buffet of entertainment with bearded drag queens, hot beats, and shows all night long from DJ Gordon John and loads of go go dancers in leather, denim or nothing.
House of Filth Annual Family Showcase (June 19 @ The Beaver)
Start Pride off right with the House of Filth drag family's annual showcase of performance. It's a night of shocking drag shows and entertainment.
NXNE Launch Party ft. Peaches (June 19 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
NXNE gets in on the Pride action with an opening show from Peaches! She spawned from Toronto's queer community itself, so this will be a goody.
Proud Voices Poetrix (June 19 @ Glad Day Bookshop)
Discover new poets and spend time with legends at the sixth annual Proud Voices Poetrix, an evening of LGBTQ poetry.
Fay and Fuffy's Storytime (June 20 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Drag performance artists Fay Slift & Miss Fluffy Soufflé invite you and the kids in your life to a special event of books and good times. This is a PG (pretty great) party.
Black Eagle Pride (June 20-26 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
The Eagle has parties every day of the week during Pride, but it's also hosting Gaystation, a gay video game night in the bar and on the big screens.
Drag Ball Toronto (June 21 @ Fly 2.0)
Sashay over to Fly 2.0 and get ready to be served a ferociously heaping plate of fish at the Drag Ball. Peppermint and Trinity Taylor will perform and the Fit Boys will DJ.
Toronto Puppy Pride Party (June 21 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
Celebrate Toronto Pride Week doggy style with this night of mixing and mingling with the pup and handler community. DJ Alain will spin this welcoming fetish night.
GirlPlay Toronto (June 21 @ Smith)
Head to this cute resto and party spot for a lesbian party done right. DJs Mavis and Okaay DJ all the hits, while queer women from all over the GTA and beyond dance up a storm.
Queer Songbook Orchestra (June 21 @ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre)
This 12-piece chamber pop ensemble of queer and allied musicians explores the LGBTQ2S backstories and personal narratives in pop music. Stick around for the after party.
#gaysianpride (June 22 @ Fly 2.0)
Ax is Toronto's only Asian-focused dance party and it takes over this massive gay club for Pride. Expect very special performances, lots of go go boys and hits from DJ Sumation.
Bi Pride Party (June 22 @ Odin)
The Toronto Bisexual Network presents its first ever ever Pride party event featuring art, DJs, a bi-showcase and cocktails.
Pride Beach (June 22 @ The Drake Hotel)
Collectif NUDE and the Drake Hotel combine forces for a hotel-wide fiesta. There'll be bands, DJs, palm trees and all kinds of Pride surprises from the basement to the roof.
That's So Gay TSG Uprising (June 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This group show celebrating new artwork by LGBTTI2QQ artists curated by Syrus Marcus Ware.
Chunk (June 22 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
Attention all bubbas, ragers and big boys of the world, this party is for you. Big Dipper from LA guest DJs along with Cake by the Pound and hosts Jesse and Jeff.
Steers & Queers Night of 1000 Dollys (June 22 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Dolly-lujah! This year it's an edition as oversized as Dolly's...hair. Bring your own wig and plaid, Steers will provide the country goodness.
Transformation (June 22 @ Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto)
Witness as Yonge-Dundas Square gets transforme into an outdoor visual artistic landscape. Rotterdam-based vocalist Sevdaliza will also perform!
Dancing on the Pier (June 22 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Harbourfront Centre's summerlong series for beginners and experienced dancers alike kicks-off with Miss Opulence, Jasmine Black and DJ Black Cat.
Aqua (June 23 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
Head to this swimming and dancing party at Cabana with DJs Yinon Yahel from Tel Aviv, Micky Friedmann from Berlin and Karl Kay from Paris.
Pitbull #LeatherLove Pride (June 23 @ The Opera House)
Grab your wildest gear, explore your kink and dance your butt off at this huge pitbull party for hairy guys and leather loving folks.
Skank Top Pride (June 23 @ The Steady Cafe & Bar)
This party is bringing Hanlan's Point into the bar with a speedo dance party. DJs Miceberg and Michael K spin while Igby Lizzard, Wesley Balabam and Alex give it on stage.
Business Woman's Special Pride Edition (June 23 @ ROUND venue)
The monthly Kensington pop and dance party goes Pride with a performance by Sofonda Cox and DJs Diego Armand and Aural.
One World (June 23 @ Barbara Hall Park)
The Green Space party features global house music beats surrounded by trees and people who love to dance. DJs Deko-Ze, Angel Moraes and Vibe spin.
Electric Circus (June 23 @ The Garrison)
Dance all night to fave Electric Circus hits, which means all '90s, all night with DJs Vanessa and Pammm. This party goes until 4 a.m.
Pride on the Water (June 23 @ Empress of Canada)
Celebrate Pride on the Water. Enjoy food, drinks and music on all three levels of the Empress of Canada with a perfect view of Toronto's skyline
Chhakka (June 23 @ Club 120)
The country's largest gay Bollywood dance party turns six this Pride season and they'll be playing all your favourite classics with a bar open until 4 a.m.
Eli Escobar (June 23 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
New York's classic house prince returns to Toronto for a wild night of dancing alongside Toronto's very own Roberto.
BQY Bloq Pawwty (June 23 @ Alexander Street Parkette)
Black Queer Youth represents Black, African/Caribbean and multiracial youth and their yearly street bash celebrates their many talents with art and high energy performances.
Lipstick Jungle (June 24 @ Barbara Hall Park)
This dance party is geared towards women and female-identified folks with a stunning lineup of beat makers. Ultra Nate, Morabito, La Fleur and Sandy Duperval will take to the stage.
Love On Top (June 24 @ Mascot Brewery)
Expect classic house sets from DJs John Caffery, Diego Armand and Phillippe as well as drag queens, balloons, drink specials and sunny Pride vibes.
Neon Overload (June 24 @ Steelworkers' Toronto Area Council - STAC)
This neon-themed dance party features extra special guest and vogue queen Leiomy from New York City.
Scream Pride (June 24 @ The Beaver)
Goth queen Jacklynne Hyde takes over the Beaver for a night of rock and celebrations of horror and sci-fi. DJ Oliver Wickham spins.
PhysEd (June 24 @ Striker)
Wear your sports gear to prepare to workout with special DJ guest Gordon Emery at this party inside Toronto's only LGBT sports bar.
WET Banana (June 24 @ Blyss Bar)
Find this sexy little party starring the incomparable Miss Butterfly all the way from city of French angels and bagels and DJs Phillippe and Kris Steeves.
I Didn't Know You Swing That Way (June 24 @ Club 120)
This party is described as a "funked up, swung out, psychedelic heaven" full of good vibes, fun people and electro, funk and breaks. It's a party geared towards bi-folks, but everyone is welcome.
Homo Night in Canada (June 24 @ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre)
The annual Homo Night in Canada show has become a must-see event at Pride, showcasing some of North Americas best gay and lesbian comics. There's a giant dance party afterwards.
Toastr (June 24 @ The Raq)
Toastr Pride heads over to The Ra to play pool, mingle, and dance to the always excellent DJ pair of Lucie Tic and Sticky Cuts.
The Glitter Ball (June 24 @ Fly 2.0)
The annual Glitter Ball welcome's Australia's Kitty Glitter. DJ Geoff Kelleway will open the night with a high energy set until the big kitty cat jumps on stage to slay.
Muddy York Pub Night (June 24 @ The Steady Cafe & Bar)
Toronto's gay rugby team is throwing its own sporty party with pints and big, big hugs.
Treehouse Party (June 25 @ 202 Jarvis Street lot)
This is full day and night of massive dance music from around the planet from Treehouse faves, Isaac Escalante, Alain Jackinsky, Alyson Calagna, Oscar G and Tom Stephan.
A Love Bizarre (June 25 @ Ho's Barbershop)
This is a noisy little dance party in front of Ho's Barber. The DJ lineup is sharp though! Ali Black, Kiki LeFreak, Raf Reza, Ben Marchal, Johnny Lopez, Richard Brooks and Paul Revered spin.
Greasy Fruit (June 24 @ The Baby G)
This is a new party for weirdos, queerdos, neithers and inbetweeners who enjoy dancing until 4 a.m. DJs Andrew Awesome, Miss Fluffy Souffl and Fawn Big Canoe bringin' the beats while Allysin Chaynes hosts.
Supernature (June 25 @ Nest)
After Disco Disco and TreeHouse, party until dawn to the sound of four international acts in two rooms.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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