Thousands fill Toronto’s Church Street for Pride weekend festivities
Global News
The Church-Wellesley Village was a sea of colour, jam-packed with people of all walks of life coming out to enjoy the festivities.
Thousands took to Church Street on Saturday to celebrate Pride, returning after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus.
The Church-Wellesley Village was a sea of colour, jam-packed with people from all walks of life out to enjoy the festivities.
Organizers said they expected to showcase more than 300 2SLGBTQ+ artists and 25 community curators across six signature events. The Dyke Rally and March kicked off Saturday’s celebration at 1 p.m. The Pride Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday.
Hundreds of vendors lined the streets. Among them were businesses looking to recover from the revenue-strapped pandemic. Others were services crucial in the queer community.
Sarah Midnight, a local business owner based in the area, said the return of Pride is proving to be the boost she and her store needed.
“Last night was already amazing, so I am sure the rest of the weekend is going to be amazing money-wise as well,” she told Global News. “Thank goodness, after the pandemic we need a good boost!”
For two years, Pride Toronto, one of the city’s signature summer events, was cancelled with Church Street quiet through the summer.
The lifting of most public health measures relating to COVID-19 has allowed the festival to return in full-swing.
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