This year Pride festivities take over the streets in celebration of Toronto’s Queer communities. toronto.com editors bring you the inside track on this year’s hot spots, must-have tickets and the best places to grab some shade and a cold brew. We also have survival tips from seasoned Pride Week veterans to help you make the most of this year’s events.


Pride Events

Pride Toronto offers up 10 days of arts and cultural events like parades, theatre productions and street festivals. Highlights this year include a performance by comedienne Sandra Bernhard and Fight for Pride, an international all-lesbian pro-boxing match. more

Pride Patios

Restaurant Editor Sabrina Melchiori rounds up the best patios in the Village for checking out the action, grabbing a bite and wetting your whistle. more

Pride Toronto Survival Guide

Veterans share Pride Week tips: where to watch the parades, what the hot parties are, when to hit the Village, when to escape and what the most over-played song will be this year.
Part 1: The Parades
Part 2: Beyond the Parades

Pride Parties

Nightlife Editor Stacey McLeod has the scoop on the hottest dance parties so you can show your pride on the dance floor. more