The Trans March brings greater awareness to the ongoing issues of discrimination that the trans community continue to face. It is one of the largest trans events in the Greater Toronto Area. Since it began in 2009, its purpose has been to provide a safe space for members of the community – to rally, to stand up and to have their collective voices heard. This year’s route involved marching south on Yonge Street (a first), turning east on Carlton Street and ending at Allen Gardens. For many of the marchers, it was a bittersweet experience because it represented greater exposure to the challenges the community continues to be faced with.
The Dyke March is a grassroots event that celebrates the diversity, visibility and strengths of the dyke community. It is a political demonstration encouraging women and trans people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexed, queer, question and two-spirited (LGBTTIQQ2S) community to remember and celebrate the accomplishments of people from the past. These are strong and courageous individuals who were not afraid to fight the good fight and pave the way for increased equality for future generations. The March and related events were organized to dismantle racism, transphobia, classism and ableism with an ongoing intent of fostering positivity. They also created accountable and supportive spaces in Toronto for all lesbian, bisexual and queer women and self-identified dykes, including 2-Spirit and gender-dykes from across the spectrum and from various backgrounds.
This year’s 33rd Annual Pride Parade followed in the tradition of past events. It showcased the values of diversity and inclusiveness that Toronto has become renowned for all over the world. Parade marchers and spectators basked in the cool breeze and energetic sunshine, indicative of the supportive, open and tolerant atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event. People from all walks of life came out to celebrate the breaking down of barriers and promotion of equal rights for all.
The Rainbow Alliance is already hard at work with plans for next year’s pride events. Toronto will play host to World Pride 2014 from June 20-29. This marks the first time that a North American city has been selected to host the event. Scheduled (World Pride) activities will include: an opening ceremony, an international human rights conference, a variety of networking and social events and an exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It is expected that World Pride 2014 will attract more than five million visitors from all over the world.
Members of the Rainbow Alliance, fellow OPSEU members, families, friends, Executive Board Members, staff and volunteers celebrated Pride Toronto 2013: "Superqueer!" in true OPSEU style. The week-long festivities included a series of marches: the Trans March on June 28th and the Dyke March on June 29th. It culminated with the 33rd Annual Toronto Pride Parade. The Rainbow Alliance was present throughout and proudly marched in solidarity with members of the queer community.
The Trans March brings greater awareness to the ongoing issues of discrimination that the trans community continue to face. It is one of the largest trans events in the Greater Toronto Area. Since it began in 2009, its purpose has been to provide a safe space for members of the community – to rally, to stand up and to have their collective voices heard. This year’s route involved marching south on Yonge Street (a first), turning east on Carlton Street and ending at Allen Gardens. For many of the marchers, it was a bittersweet experience because it represented greater exposure to the challenges the community continues to be faced with.
The Dyke March is a grassroots event that celebrates the diversity, visibility and strengths of the dyke community. It is a political demonstration encouraging women and trans people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexed, queer, question and two-spirited (LGBTTIQQ2S) community to remember and celebrate the accomplishments of people from the past. These are strong and courageous individuals who were not afraid to fight the good fight and pave the way for increased equality for future generations. The March and related events were organized to dismantle racism, transphobia, classism and ableism with an ongoing intent of fostering positivity. They also created accountable and supportive spaces in Toronto for all lesbian, bisexual and queer women and self-identified dykes, including 2-Spirit and gender-dykes from across the spectrum and from various backgrounds.
This year’s 33rd Annual Pride Parade followed in the tradition of past events. It showcased the values of diversity and inclusiveness that Toronto has become renowned for all over the world. Parade marchers and spectators basked in the cool breeze and energetic sunshine, indicative of the supportive, open and tolerant atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event. People from all walks of life came out to celebrate the breaking down of barriers and promotion of equal rights for all.
The Rainbow Alliance is already hard at work with plans for next year’s pride events. Toronto will play host to World Pride 2014 from June 20-29. This marks the first time that a North American city has been selected to host the event. Scheduled (World Pride) activities will include: an opening ceremony, an international human rights conference, a variety of networking and social events and an exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It is expected that World Pride 2014 will attract more than five million visitors from all over the world.
Members of the Rainbow Alliance, fellow OPSEU members, families, friends, Executive Board Members, staff and volunteers celebrated Pride Toronto 2013: "Superqueer!" in true OPSEU style. The week-long festivities included a series of marches: the Trans March on June 28th and the Dyke March on June 29th. It culminated with the 33rd Annual Toronto Pride Parade. The Rainbow Alliance was present throughout and proudly marched in solidarity with members of the queer community.
The Trans March brings greater awareness to the ongoing issues of discrimination that the trans community continue to face. It is one of the largest trans events in the Greater Toronto Area. Since it began in 2009, its purpose has been to provide a safe space for members of the community – to rally, to stand up and to have their collective voices heard. This year’s route involved marching south on Yonge Street (a first), turning east on Carlton Street and ending at Allen Gardens. For many of the marchers, it was a bittersweet experience because it represented greater exposure to the challenges the community continues to be faced with.
The Dyke March is a grassroots event that celebrates the diversity, visibility and strengths of the dyke community. It is a political demonstration encouraging women and trans people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexed, queer, question and two-spirited (LGBTTIQQ2S) community to remember and celebrate the accomplishments of people from the past. These are strong and courageous individuals who were not afraid to fight the good fight and pave the way for increased equality for future generations. The March and related events were organized to dismantle racism, transphobia, classism and ableism with an ongoing intent of fostering positivity. They also created accountable and supportive spaces in Toronto for all lesbian, bisexual and queer women and self-identified dykes, including 2-Spirit and gender-dykes from across the spectrum and from various backgrounds.
This year’s 33rd Annual Pride Parade followed in the tradition of past events. It showcased the values of diversity and inclusiveness that Toronto has become renowned for all over the world. Parade marchers and spectators basked in the cool breeze and energetic sunshine, indicative of the supportive, open and tolerant atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event. People from all walks of life came out to celebrate the breaking down of barriers and promotion of equal rights for all.
The Rainbow Alliance is already hard at work with plans for next year’s pride events. Toronto will play host to World Pride 2014 from June 20-29. This marks the first time that a North American city has been selected to host the event. Scheduled (World Pride) activities will include: an opening ceremony, an international human rights conference, a variety of networking and social events and an exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It is expected that World Pride 2014 will attract more than five million visitors from all over the world.
July 18, 2013
Members of the Rainbow Alliance, fellow OPSEU members, families, friends, Executive Board Members, staff and volunteers celebrated Pride Toronto 2013: "Superqueer!" in true OPSEU style. The week-long festivities included a series of marches: the Trans March on June 28th and the Dyke March on June 29th. It culminated with the 33rd Annual Toronto Pride Parade. The Rainbow Alliance was present throughout and proudly marched in solidarity with members of the queer community.
The Trans March brings greater awareness to the ongoing issues of discrimination that the trans community continue to face. It is one of the largest trans events in the Greater Toronto Area. Since it began in 2009, its purpose has been to provide a safe space for members of the community – to rally, to stand up and to have their collective voices heard. This year’s route involved marching south on Yonge Street (a first), turning east on Carlton Street and ending at Allen Gardens. For many of the marchers, it was a bittersweet experience because it represented greater exposure to the challenges the community continues to be faced with.
The Dyke March is a grassroots event that celebrates the diversity, visibility and strengths of the dyke community. It is a political demonstration encouraging women and trans people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexed, queer, question and two-spirited (LGBTTIQQ2S) community to remember and celebrate the accomplishments of people from the past. These are strong and courageous individuals who were not afraid to fight the good fight and pave the way for increased equality for future generations. The March and related events were organized to dismantle racism, transphobia, classism and ableism with an ongoing intent of fostering positivity. They also created accountable and supportive spaces in Toronto for all lesbian, bisexual and queer women and self-identified dykes, including 2-Spirit and gender-dykes from across the spectrum and from various backgrounds.
This year’s 33rd Annual Pride Parade followed in the tradition of past events. It showcased the values of diversity and inclusiveness that Toronto has become renowned for all over the world. Parade marchers and spectators basked in the cool breeze and energetic sunshine, indicative of the supportive, open and tolerant atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event. People from all walks of life came out to celebrate the breaking down of barriers and promotion of equal rights for all.
The Rainbow Alliance is already hard at work with plans for next year’s pride events. Toronto will play host to World Pride 2014 from June 20-29. This marks the first time that a North American city has been selected to host the event. Scheduled (World Pride) activities will include: an opening ceremony, an international human rights conference, a variety of networking and social events and an exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It is expected that World Pride 2014 will attract more than five million visitors from all over the world.