Toronto proudly hosts one of the largest Pride Festivals in the world. Pride Saturday is one of the busiest day of Toronto’s Pride Festival, second only to Pride Sunday when the Pride Parade is held. The Toronto Dyke March is held on Pride Saturday. Saturday is much less crowded than Sunday, so it’s the best time to check out the street fair and those free shows at several stages around Church Wellesley Village.
Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Streetfair
Pride Toronto Streetfair is not just a place to grab some food or intriguing products, it’s also a place to people-watch and take selfies.
Not only Canadian Armed Forces come to recruit at the Pride, Canada’s secret agency CSIS does the same.
Many models are more than happy to take a photo with you and it’s completely free. No tipping is expected. They are hired by Pride Toronto sponsors.
TD Canada Trust – Canada’s largest bank – is a long term sponsor of Pride Toronto. The ever popular TD Canada Trust Boys and Girls are ready to strike a pose for photos at any moment.
Dyke March
Toronto Dyke March starts at 2pm and will walk along Yonge Street down to Allan Gardens.
As per tradition, the Dyke March was lead by Dykes on Bikes, starting with motorcycles.
Throw your coins into the giant rainbow flag – a unique way of asking for donations during the parade.
Queer Asian Women at Toronto Dyke March
Take a dog with you
Dyke March on Saturday attracts far smaller crowds than Pride Parade on Sunday. Many tourists don’t even know there is a Dyke March. Dyke March is after all a protest march.
Stages with Live Performers
There are several Pride Toronto stages around The Village. All the shows are free. Some areas require ID check as alcohol is sold there.
