Every year, there are SO many events happening in Toronto to look forward to. Food, culture, arts and more. One of the most highly anticipated ones is Pride Toronto. As a celebration of queer culture, the event brings everyone together under a different theme each year. As we approach the end of 2023, the organization has announced the theme for the upcoming edition next year. To find out more about it, you know the drill – just keep scrolling for all the info!
All about the dates and themes for Pride Toronto 2024
The official weekend festivities are set to happen from June 28-30. The theme for next year, which brings together unity, resilience, and celebration, is “Be______.” According to Pride Toronto, it’s part of a bigger narrative:
“Our right to Be.
United, we fight to exist without adversity.
Our place to Be.
Holding space for one another, we create safety in the
communities we build.
Our time to Be.
We celebrate the triumphs of generations before us.
We continue their legacy for a future that allows us to be
ourselves.
Be is to proclaim our existence.
To say, ‘we are here and always will be.’
Our call to simply Be.”
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“As we unveil the theme ‘Be______’ for Pride Toronto 2024, we invite everyone to join us
in celebrating the right to be, united in our fight for existence and acceptance,” Kojo
Modeste, Executive Director of Pride Toronto, said in a press release statement.
From June 1-30 there will be a series of programming that features over 700 artists, 8 stages, and over 100 community events.
Some of the Signature Events that are expected include human rights conferences, marches, visual art installations and more. If you want to stay in the loop for full schedules and timings, you can check out the website.