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The pre-Trans March sign-making for anyone interested will be at 5pm at Asquith Green Park, just north of Church & Bloor

There's going to be a Community Fair from 5-7ish pm at Church & Hayden, and the Rally speakers start at 7pm there

For the marching group, check in by 7:30-7:45 at the North-West corner of Church & Hayden (different from last year because of the community fair) - see the picture!

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Toronto Pride Parade & Trans March 2024

Toronto Pride festival weekend is fast approaching! Please RSVP to (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com) if interested!

As usual, we have an ace & aro group in both the Trans March and the Pride Parade-- and friends, allies, etc. are welcome at both! All marches will proceed in any weather.

Trans March: Friday, June 28th Community Fair at 5pm Rally at 7pm-- check in with the ace & aro group by 7:30 March starts moving at 8pm .

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 30th Meet at 1:45 at Ted Rodgers Way and Charles St. (in front of the blue stick sculpture by the Rabba, same as last year) We'll start moving at 2pm toward our entry point (We'll be after Loblaws and before the Toronto Bisexual Network) As always, we invite people (especially trans/non-binary and/or bi+ folks) to march which us who don't have another group to march with, particularly those with more radical/anti-colonial politics opposing structures of oppression. We expect everyone to abide by Toronto Aces & Aros Respect Guidelines and Pride Toronto's policies. (Note Pride Toronto's rules about signs don't allow logos in the Parade from other groups; therefore, any signs protesting corporations, etc., for example, are not allowed to include those corporate logos.) .

If there's enough interest, we might also have a group in the Dyke March (Saturday, June 29th afternoon) Please RSVP to toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com if you'd like to attend any of these marches with us! .

Toronto Aces & Aros is having a pre-pride sign-making social on Saturday, June 22 at High Park, weather permitting (also open to non-ace/non-aro friends, allies, etc.)

Accessibility of the Pride Parade, Trans March & Dyke March:

All marches are wheelchair accessible

Dress for the weather! (sunscreen, hat, etc.)

Masks strongly encouraged esp. for Trans March

will involve a lot of standing/walking

bring water!

info about ASL interpretation not posted yet

https://www.pridetoronto.com/accessibility-for-festival/ If anyone needs to borrow a wheelchair or rolling walker to participate, Pride has a limited number so please let us know ASAP so we can try to make arrangements with Pride. (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com)

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2023 Pride final info (Trans March, Dyke March & Parade)

Pride weekend is fast approaching! Please make sure to RSVP if you have not already done so. (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com)

1) Trans March: Friday, June 23, 2023, meetup beginning around 6:30pm (rally starts at 7pm, march starts at 8pm)– check in with the group by 7:45pm

south-east corner of Church and Hayden

2) Dyke March: Saturday, June 24, 2023, meetup at 1pm (rally starts at 1p, march starts at 2pm)– check in with the group by 1:45pm

south-east corner of Church and Hayden

3) Pride Parade: Sunday, June 25, 2023, meetup at 2:45pm (moving to line-up spot starting at 3pm)

Detailed information here

2:45 at the south-west corner of Charles and Jarvis / Ted Rogers Way (in front of the Rabba, by the  blue diagonal line statue)

moving at 3pm to the line-up space along Charles toward Church st.

line-up spot # D6 (between Canadian Tire and Metrolinx)

signs criticising corporate pride welcome!

Also, Toronto Aces & Aros is hosting a pre-pride sign-making and social event at High Park on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 6-9pm. Details here.

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2023 Pride final info (Trans March, Dyke March & Parade)

Pride weekend is fast approaching! Please make sure to RSVP if you have not already done so. (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com)

1) Trans March: Friday, June 23, 2023, meetup beginning around 6:30pm (rally starts at 7pm, march starts at 8pm)-- check in with the group by 7:45pm

south-east corner of Church and Hayden

2) Dyke March: Saturday, June 24, 2023, meetup at 1pm (rally starts at 1p, march starts at 2pm)-- check in with the group by 1:45pm

south-east corner of Church and Hayden

3) Pride Parade: Sunday, June 25, 2023, meetup at 2:45pm (moving to line-up spot starting at 3pm)

Detailed information here

2:45 at the south-west corner of Charles and Jarvis / Ted Rogers Way (in front of the Rabba, by the  blue diagonal line statue)

moving at 3pm to the line-up space along Charles toward Church st.

line-up spot # D6 # D5 (between Canadian Tire and Metrolinx)

signs criticising corporate pride welcome!

Also, Toronto Aces & Aros is hosting a pre-pride sign-making and social event at High Park on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 6-9pm. Details here.

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Toronto Pride Parade, Trans March & Dyke March 2023 (preliminary info)

Update: *** Final info for all 3 marches here ***

Happy Pride Month for those around these parts! We’re going to have groups in all 3 marches again this year. Please RSVP to  Please RSVP (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com ) if you’d like to attend *any* of the marches.

Here are the preliminary details and accessibility info below-- More details coming soon:

1) Trans March-- Friday, June 23th, rally at approx 7pm, march at 8pm

Everyone is welcome who *is among* or *supports* trans, non-binary, 2-Spirit folx and gender diversity! 

We're planning to march midway through the group because we expect many though not all participants will be trans/non-binary, and they are asking to prioritise trans and non-binary folks near the front

"While allies are welcome to join, we ask that they respect the importance of this space and leave room for Trans folks to celebrate at the front of the march!" (source)

2) Dyke March-- Saturday, June 24th, rally at approx 1pm, march at 2pm

Everyone is welcome who *is among* or *supports* dykes and lesbians (broadly defined, including dykes and lesbians of various genders, including non-binary and transmasculine dykes etc.), bi+ women and femmes, and/or trans women and trans feminine folks of all sexual orientations. 

The group will determine where in the march to march based on who shows up to participate

"While this event is specifically for Dykes and Lesbian, allies are more welcome to join, however, when marching and rallying we do ask that allies leave space for folks who identify as Dyke or Lesbian to celebrate at the front!" (source)

3) Pride Parade-- Sunday, June 25th, meet at 2:45 pm. [Note: the route / endpoint has changed this year]

Everyone welcome who is among or supports people under the ace and/or aro umbrella(s), trans umbrella and/or everyone affected by homophobia and transphobia! 

Like in past years, we continue to invite people (especially trans/non-binary and/or bi+ folks) to march which us who don't have another group to march with, particularly those with more radical politics opposing structures of oppression. We expect everyone to abide by our Respect Guidelines.

Accessibility --

Please note these are large, crowded, outdoor, rain-or-shine events that involve approximately 2km of slow walking/travelling during the routes (possibly more for the parade) and they are **mask-optional** (i.e., most people attending in the general crowds likely will not be wearing masks)

If you have any accessibility requests, please let me know asap (Pride Toronto has been especially slow to respond to emails this year).

In the past, people who have needed to borrow a wheelchair to participate have been able to do that. While Pride Toronto does not seem to be offering that this year, if you would need to borrow a wheelchair to participate and want to, please let us know ASAP and we'll see if we can arrange it.

Pride Toronto will have ASL interpretation at the rallies. Their info is very vague on whether they have other ASL interpretation support. If you have any ASL-related requests (for example, if you need ASL in order to participate as you would like in a march), please let us know ASAP and we'll see what we can arrange.

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Details for Toronto Pride Parade & Trans March-- RSVP please!

Hello people,

Here is the info for the Trans March (Friday June 24, 2022, meetup by 7:45pm) and the Pride Parade (Sunday June 26th, 1pm meetup)-- friends/allies welcome!  

Please RSVP  (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com)-- Pride Toronto has set things up differently this year, so RSVPs are necessary for the Pride Parade and helpful for the Trans March.

Please make sure to read both the specific Trans March & Pride Parade info as well as the General Info below, as there is some new stuff this year-- like no plastic bags!, a new Parade line-up process (and masks encouraged). And please let us know what signs to bring for you.

1) Trans March: Friday, June 24th, 2022-- check in by 7:45pm

meet up at south-east corner of Church & Hayden, ideally check in with the Group Leaders sometime between 6:30-7:45pm (picture-- similar to previous years, just south side of street)

the rally starts at 7pm and the march is at 8pm

(One of the speakers happens also to be part of the Toronto Aces & Aros community, and will apparently be speaking about the importance of police/prison abolitionist queer/trans politics)

2) Pride Parade: Sunday, June 26th, 2022

meet near the check-in tent at 1pm (#B26) at Charles St. E and Ted Rogers Way / Jarvis street (which is south of Bloor) -- NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR (it's a somewhat awkward intersection)

it's actually a little closer to the Sherbourne subway station than the Bloor/Younge station and there will be WAY fewer people at Sherbourne (and it looks like they now have elevators)

Note: The way they are doing things this year will make it harder for any late-comers to join us-- which is why RSVPs are necessary (so we know who we’re waiting for, etc.)

***  We continue to invite (non-ace/non-arospec) queer/trans community members who don't have other groups to march with (also by RSVP), especially bi/pan and/or trans/non-binary folks, particularly those with more radical politics (i.e., anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-ableist; police/prison abolitionist politics,etc-- all messages generally consistent with Toronto Aces & Aros Respect Guidelines).***

We will be including some police/prison abolitionist messaging in our group. We are also mindful that we are a politically diverse group: if there is anyone who is more comfortable with more standard ace/aro "we exist"-type messaging, we will make sure to organise our group physically with that at the front so it is clear our group is politically diverse.

General Info details about both marches below

Please dress for the weather and consider sunscreen. The events are rain or shine. The Pride Parade especially will involve waiting around on the street for a long time before marching.

Pride Toronto this year is taking a very strong "anti-litter" stance. They also have banned all plastic bags and want to minimise/eliminate single-use plastics, especially at the Parade. 

Please bring whatever water and snacks you might want-- just make sure you also bring a reusable bag to keep any "litter" with you.

Note that Pride Toronto does not allow any group names or logos on signs or clothing other than for the "registered" group. They also don't want unredacted swear words like "fuck", etc. (common asterisk work-arounds, e.g., "f*ck" are allowed)

While the events are outside and there are no mask requirements, due to the crowds, masks are encouraged.

Because we are expecting smaller groups than in past years, we are not bringing all the signs. When you RSVP, please let us know if there are any pride signs you'd particularly like us to bring for you (in addition to the large banner and both ace and aro pride flags)!

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Ace&Aro groups in Toronto’s Pride Marches (June 24-26, 2022)

Now that Toronto’s Pride stuff is back in-person, there will again be an ace & arospec group "marching" in the marches/parade (i.e., walking and/or otherwise participating with a mobility device, etc.).

We will have groups in both:

 the Trans March (Friday, June 24th, approx 7pm)

allies/everyone welcome

the Pride Parade (Sunday, June 26th, afternoon)

allies/everyone welcome

Like in past years, we also invite queer and especially trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical (anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-ableist, etc. queer) politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Toronto Aces & Aros’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

We may have a group in the Dyke March (Saturday June 25th, approx 1pm), if at least 3 people plan to show up (please email if interested)

this is for dyke-identified people and allies-- allies who are not dykes (including non-binary dykes), lesbians, bi and/or trans women, etc. are asked to prioritise space at the front for those who are by marching near the back of the march)... so if we do have a group, the composition of the group will determine where we’ll march

Please note these are large, crowded, outdoor, rain-or-shine events that involve approximately 2km of slow walking/travelling during the routes and that Pride Toronto declares them **mask-optional**. (We are encouraging people in our group this year to wear masks on a voluntary basis because many of us live with chronic health issues or live with people who do, etc.)

1) For logistical purposes, please let us know if you're planning to attend any of the marches (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com)

2) Accessibility -- If you have any accessibility requests, please let me know asap, ideally by end of day Monday June 13th (Pride Toronto has a weirdly early "deadline" for meeting accessibility needs).

In the past, people who have needed to borrow a wheelchair to participate have been able to do that. While Pride Toronto does not seem to be offering that this year, if you would need to borrow a wheelchair to participate and want to, please let me know asap and I'll see if we can arrange it.

Pride Toronto will have ASL interpretation at the rallies. This year, they also have some volunteer ASL interpreters do more informal one-on-one interpretation. They do not seem to be offering ASL interpreters to go with people, but if you have any ASL-related requests please also let me know asap and I'll see if we can arrange it.

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Reminder: Pride Parade tomorrow-- meet 12:45pm, A25

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019: 12:45-1pm pm (# A 25)-- don’t come early! (we will already be waiting until 2pm to march)

Meet on Bloor, west of Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind PLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexual Network). Featuring a brand new, hommade Aro pride flag!

Dress for the weather (e.g., sunscreen, hat, water, etc.)! Be prepared for lots of standing and waiting.

Note: Like the past several years, we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Ace Toronto’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

Other Information:

Pride Toronto Rules Note: Pride Toronto has kept the rule about covered faces: 

“ Masks, body suits and any other article that covers a participant’s face are allowed, as always. However, for safety reasons, all participants must be prepared and willing to show their faces to Parade Organizers and officials if requested”

TTC Note: Bloor/Younge is the closest TTC station with an elevator, but it will be very crowded with parade observers and very difficult to navigate. It is can be easier and faster for those who do not need an elevator to go to Sherbourne Station and walk west on Bloor.

General Notes:

We are collecting money to help cover the cost of participating in the Pride parade (which comes out to about $220). If you have not yet donated anything but would like you, you can bring your donation to the marches. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated! 

I have 2 leftover t-shirts (one “standard XL” and one “ladies XL”-- their phrasing). T-shirts are pwyc with a suggested donation of $5-$10 to cover the cost of the shirt. 

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A little ace & arospec group at the Dyke March today afterall

There will be a small ace/arospec group at the Dyke March today afterall:

Dyke March: Saturday, June 23, 2018: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building, in the underhang of the building). The Dyke March is for queer/trans women and/or all self-identified dykes. (allies / others are invited to cheer the march along)  

There will be some ace & aro signs, and an ace pride flag. (I don’t think there’s an aro pride flag confirmed, but someone bringing one would be more than welcome).

Look for the person wearing a shirt that says “Silently perpetuating the ace agenda”

[The Ace Toronto banner will not be there, so don’t look for that.]

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There will be a small ace/arospec group at the Dyke March today afterall:

Dyke March: Saturday, June 23, 2018: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building, in the underhang of the building). The Dyke March is for queer/trans women and/or all self-identified dykes. (allies / others are invited to cheer the march along)  

There will be some ace & aro signs, and an ace pride flag. (I don’t think there’s an aro pride flag confirmed, but someone bringing one would be more than welcome). 

Look for the person wearing a shirt that says “Silently perpetuating the ace agenda”

[The Ace Toronto banner will not be there, so don’t look for that.]

2019 info for Toronto Pride Marches (June 21-23rd)

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019: 12:45 pm (# A 25) on Bloor near Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind PLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexual Network). Featuring a brand new, hommade Aro pride flag! – If anyone needs to borrow a wheelchair to participate, please let me know **asap**! (I will do my best to make arrangements) Note: Like the past several years, we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Ace Toronto’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

Trans March: Friday, June 21, 2019: 7pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of that building)

Dyke March: Saturday, June 22, 2019: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building) *** This will only be a group if people RSVP– so if you are interested, please RSVP now ***(asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com)***

Other events that might interest people:

(Not a Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Queer/Trans anti-racist fair (and info-share/discussion): Tuesday, June 18th, 7-9pm at Allan Gardens

(A Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Candlelight AIDS vigil: Tuesday, June 18th, 9pm at Barbara Hall Park (behind 519 Church St.)

Pride Toronto Trans Pride Community Fair: Friday, June 21st, 2019,  Allan Gardens, 3-10pm (Carlton & Sherbourne St.)

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Reblogging with corrected dates.

2019 info for Toronto Pride Marches (June 21-23rd)

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019: 12:45 pm (# A 25) on Bloor near Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind PLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexual Network). Featuring a brand new, hommade Aro pride flag! – If anyone needs to borrow a wheelchair to participate, please let me know **asap**! (I will do my best to make arrangements) Note: Like the past several years, we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Ace Toronto’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

Trans March: Friday, June 21, 2019: 7pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of that building)

Dyke March: Saturday, June 22, 2019: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building) *** This will only be a group if people RSVP– so if you are interested, please RSVP now ***(asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com)***

Other events that might interest people:

(Not a Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Queer/Trans anti-racist fair (and info-share/discussion): Tuesday, June 18th, 7-9pm at Allan Gardens

(A Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Candlelight AIDS vigil: Tuesday, June 18th, 9pm at Barbara Hall Park (behind 519 Church St.)

Pride Toronto Trans Pride Community Fair: Friday, June 21st, 2019,  Allan Gardens, 3-10pm (Carlton & Sherbourne St.)

More details below the cut.

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2019 info for Toronto Pride Marches (June 21-23rd)

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019: 12:45 pm (# A 25) on Bloor near Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind PLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexual Network). Featuring a brand new, hommade Aro pride flag! – If anyone needs to borrow a wheelchair to participate, please let me know **asap**! (I will do my best to make arrangements) Note: Like the past several years, we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Ace Toronto’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

Trans March: Friday, June 21, 2019: 7pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of that building)

Dyke March: Saturday, June 22, 2019: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building) *** This will only be a group if people RSVP-- so if you are interested, please RSVP now ***(asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com)***

Other events that might interest people:

(Not a Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Queer/Trans anti-racist fair (and info-share/discussion): Tuesday, June 18th, 7-9pm at Allan Gardens

(A Pride Toronto Affiliated event) Candlelight AIDS vigil: Tuesday, June 18th, 9pm at Barbara Hall Park (behind 519 Church St.)

Pride Toronto Trans Pride Community Fair: Friday, June 21st, 2019,  Allan Gardens, 3-10pm (Carlton & Sherbourne St.)

More details below the cut.

*** Trans March: Friday, June 21, 2019– rally at 7pm and the march begins at 8 pm Meetup: 7 pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of that building) Allies/Everyone welcome!

*** Dyke March: Saturday, June 22, 2019– rally & staging at 1pm and the march begins at 2pm Meetup: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building) March specifically for queer and/or trans women, and dykes of various genders (including non-binary dykes). (others asked to show their support by cheering from the sidelines) Note: Since this will be a very small group, it will only meet up as a group if people confirm. No-one has RSVPd yet, so if you’re planning to attend please RSVP now (asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com).

*** Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019– the parade begins at 2pm and we’re closer to the beginning. Our meetup time is 12:45pm (# A 25– directly behind PFLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexal Network) on Bloor near Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis Note: Don’t arrive early because there won’t be anywhere to line up before our time, and the marshalls will be unhappy. Allies/Everyone welcome. (And we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us.) Note: they have kept the rule about covered faces: “ Masks, body suits and any other article that covers a participant's face are allowed, as always. However, for safety reasons, all participants must be prepared and willing to show their faces to Parade Organizers and officials if requested” – Be prepared for lots of standing and waiting. (If anyone needs to sign out a wheelchair to participate, please let me know asap: asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com). – TTC: Bloor/Younge is the closest TTC station with an elevator, but it will be very crowded with parade observers and very difficult to navigate. It is usually easier and faster for those who do not need an elevator to go to Sherbourne Station and walk west on Bloor.

General Notes:

None of the marches seem to be planning any parts that are scent-free. The Trans March and Dyke March last year both aimed to have the front be scent-free and smoke-free, but that isn’t in their info this year…

I will have leftover t-shirts with me at the Trans March (S and XL) and Pride parade for people to pick up who’s asked for them, and a few extras. T-shirts are pwyc with a suggested donation of $5-$10 to cover the cost of the shirt.

We are collecting money to help cover the cost of participating in the Pride parade (which comes out to about $150). If you have not yet donated anything but would like you, you can bring your donation to the marches. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated!

Dress for the weather because you will be outside for a long period of time (this might include things like having sunscreen and water and possibly wearing a hat, especially for the Dyke March and Pride Parade)

If you are planning to attend a march and don’t already have the cell phone number and would like it for meetup-purposes please e-mail for it (asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com).

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2019 Toronto Pride Month is here

There will again be and ace & arospec group participating in the various Pride marches. (And with a large, homemade aromantic flag new this year!)

Note: Given the political landscape, special invitation to (not-specifically ace or arospec) bi/pan and trans folks and/or folks with more radical politics who would like to participate and don’t have another group to participate with to participate with us.

Pre-Pride sign-making social: Saturday, June 15th, 2019 (2-4pm) ** info here **

*** 3 Large Pride Marches: meetup info available soon! ***

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23rd– afternoon (everyone welcome!)

Trans March: Friday, June 21st– evening (everyone welcome!)

Dyke March: Saturday, June 22rd– afternoon (women and dykes of various genders– allies asked to show their support by cheering from the side-lines)

*** Accessibility info***

Marches & Parade are outside (rain or shine), with lots of people and probably lots of smells.

The marches themselves involve walking a considerable distance, without anywhere to sit. Pride Toronto has a limited number of wheelchairs that people are able to borrow if they need them to participate but don’t have their own.

If you need to borrow a wheelchair in order to participate in one or more of the marches, please let me know ASAP (asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com)!

*** RSVP ***

If you’re planning to attend one or more of the marches/parade, please RSVP (asexual.toronto.pride@gmail.com)– you can just show up, but we need an estimate of numbers, so RSVP-ing helps.

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2019 pre-pride sign-making social in cooperation with Ace Toronto (with cupcakes!)

Pre-Pride sign-making social (with vegan, gluten-free cupcakes) Saturday, June 15th, 2019 (2-4pm) 55 Gould St., 2nd Floor Equity Lounge (brown seating)

You don’t need to plan to come to any of the Pride events to come for the social & cupcakes! Also, come check out some zines, patches, buttons, left-over t-shirts, etc. (as well as signs from past years)  

**non-ace/non-arospec friends etc. welcome to attend this social** Given the political landscape, special invitation to (not-specifically ace or arospec) bi/pan and trans folks and/or folks with more radical politics who would like to participate and don’t have another group to participate with

Directions with elevator: After entering building, elevators are straight ahead, on the right. From elevators at the second floor: turn right, then follow hallway around the corner

Direction with stairs: Stairs are immediately visible from the entrance of the building. From stairs go up to the 2nd floor: turn left and follow hallway around the corner

  Accessibility at Ryerson Student Centre (55 Gould St.):

entrance flat to the sidewalk, power door; elevators inside

all gender washrooms available

please avoid scented products (we will have unscented soap)

closest TTC station is Dundas St. which is listed on the TTC website as “accessible” (with elevator)

we regret that we are unable to offer ASL interpretation

Fundraising Note: for anyone who is able to and interested in contributing to the cost of parade participation, we’ll be collecting donations. 

Note: More information about Pride marches & parade will follow shortly.

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Thanks so much!

More pictures soon!

Happy Pride!!

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We’re still on for the Parade in the Rain!

Please dress for the rain!

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Reminder-- The Pride Parade is tomorrow.

Sunday, June 24, 2018: meeting at, but not before, 1:30pm (# D 26) on Bloor near / just west of Ted Rogers Way / Jarvis. (Immediately behind the Toronto Bisexual Network)

2018 Info for Toronto Pride Marches

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 24, 2018: 1:30pm (# D 26) on Bloor near Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind the Toronto Bisexual Network) There is a minute of silence at 3pm for “commemorating and honouring the members of our community that we have lost to HIV/AIDS, homophobic and transphobic laws, and hate crimes.” – If anyone needs to borrow a wheelchair to participate, please let me know asap! New this year: Following Parade (around 6pm?), there will be a separate remembrance “Until We’re Safe” march “to commemorate those we’ve lost and to demand action against continuing violence”. It’s open to anyone and they’ll be removing the barriers to let spectators join in. It begins on Bloor just east of Yonge St. and people are encouraged to wear black. Anyone who participate in the Pride Parade who also wants to participate also in the remembrance march has to go back up to where the parade started or can join in anywhere on the parade route.

Trans March: Friday, June 22, 2018: 7pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of that building)

Dyke March: Saturday, June 23, 2018: 1pm at the North East corner of Church and Hayden (by the large brown pillar on the corner of the building)

More details below the cut.

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