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Ultra Naté and Suzanne Palmer perform at Aqua Pride 2010

Pride Toronto announced today that due to promotional commitments for her new album in Europe, Kelis is no longer able to perform at Toronto Pride. She sends her deepest apologies and hopes to reschedule soon. However, as an event that never disappoints, Aqua Pride, this year a collaboration between Pride Toronto and one of the [...]

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Human Rights at Pride: What OUT is About

Pride Toronto once again stands in solidarity with LGBTTIQQ2SA communities around the world with its human rights program, called Global Human Rights for Queers: What OUT is About 2010. This program promotes awareness of queer human rights abuses around the world, ranging from anti-sodomy laws to the death penalty in a number of countries. “This [...]

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Pride Toronto launches iPhone application

Pride Toronto launches iPhone application Pride Toronto this year is launching of its own iPhone application. Designed and developed by Toronto-based firm Mobile Fringe, the Pride app is free and available through Apple’s App Store. “Visitors new and old will rely upon the PrideTO mobile app to keep track of the various events, the entertainment [...]

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New focus on electronic music at this year’s Pride Week

Pride Toronto: This year’s festival features a wide array of electronic music genres jumping on various stages throughout the 35 block, 8 stage festival site from Friday, July 2nd right on through to Sunday, July 4th. “This year is by far the best for electronic music at the festival” says Programming Coordinator TK. “With the [...]

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Pride Toronto’s new Spotlight Series will play venues across the city

Pride Toronto: The new 2010 Spotlight Series highlights some of the venues, individuals, organizations and companies who contribute year round to the cultural vibrancy of our communities. “This program is important as it acknowledges people who work tirelessly year round to create experiences that lead to dialogue, artistic expression, cultural contribution and inspiration in our [...]

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Pride Toronto has seen many struggles over the past 30 years, and alongside other Pride festivals around the globe, is no stranger to conflict, mixed opinions, and passionate voices. Within our diverse community, there are many perspectives and opinions to be shared and discussed equally. Pride Toronto is tasked with creating a 10-day festival that [...]

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Trans programming at Pride Toronto 2010

Pride Toronto’s 2010 Trans program has several aspects. Transverse, a full night of Trans-focused speakers and entertainment after is hosted by author and activist S. Bear Bergman and will take place after the 2nd Annual Trans March on Friday, July 2nd. Commencing at 7 pm and located at South Stage (corner of Church and Wood [...]

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Pride Toronto Grand Marshal and Honoured Group Announced

Pride Toronto today announced its Honourees for the 30th annual Pride Parade.  Longtime community stalwarts Mandy Goodhandy and Todd Klinck have been chosen as the Grand Marshals and will lead the local contingent of the parade, which kicks off at 2 pm on July 4. Next in the lineup, which includes more than a hundred [...]

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Toronto poet Truth Is performs during Pride Week

KJ Mullins-Toronto: Truth Is is one of Toronto’s leading Slam Poets. She was at the James Canning Stage on Saturday at Pride Week. Spoken Word is an art form that merges poetry with performance. Truth Is is a pro when it comes to bringing her emotions to the audience. Beth Anne Fisher spoke about her [...]

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