Manulife Centre Pride in Toronto: Art, Music, and Community

This June, Manulife Centre Pride in Toronto will be located at 55 Bloor Street West in the city’s Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. Manulife the invites everyone to engage with Pride in a fresh, visual, and interactive way. The Centre’s Live Loudly, Love Proudly initiative brings together LGBTQ2+ pride through bold installations and lively events throughout Pride Month and Pride Weekend.

Your Guide to the Manulife Centre’s Pride Events

Manulife Centre Pride Weekend Schedule

Aligning with the official Pride Toronto festivities, Manulife Centre’s weekend events offer opportunities to enjoy live performances, food, and community-driven activities.

• Friday, June 27: The musical group Trash Panda will perform live from 5 to 7 PM in the Concourse area. Their energetic set is sure to welcome visitors with a lively atmosphere and a sense of anticipation for the weekend ahead.
• Saturday, June 28: Earls Yorkville hosts a Pride Brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM, featuring DJ Regina Gently on the decks to keep the energy up. Later, Trash Panda returns for a second live set from 3 to 5:30 PM in the Atrium, giving guests another chance to enjoy live music in the heart of the Centre.
• Sunday, June 29: The Love Cart will be stationed on Bloor Street, offering Pride-themed popsicles and treats. What makes this more meaningful is that proceeds from these sales will support Rainbow Railroad, an organization dedicated to assisting LGBTQ2+ individuals who face danger or persecution in their home countries.

Explore Pride Art and Installations by Tim Singleton

Toronto artist Tim Singleton brings his distinctive vision to the Manulife Centre this Pride Month with installations designed to engage and inspire. His work transforms the space through vibrant, Pride-themed pieces that blend Canadian identity with the rainbow colours of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Key highlights include the interactive mirror decals titled “This Is What Pride Looks Like,” which invite visitors to see themselves reflected in a celebration of visibility and self-expression. Singleton’s mural, “Proudly Canadian. Proud Me.,” combines national symbols with a message of unity and pride. Through these installations, Singleton encourages guests to celebrate, and connect with the community throughout the Pride weekend events.

Supporting LGBTQ2+ Rights with The Love Cart

The Love Cart on Bloor Street on Sunday offers delicious Pride-themed treats, with proceeds directed to Rainbow Railroad. Rainbow Railroad is an organization committed to helping LGBTQ2+ people facing persecution around the world. It’s an example of how the celebration at Manulife Centre extends beyond festivities to meaningful support.

Share Your Pride Experience on Social Media

Manulife Centre encourages visitors not only to take part in person but also to extend the experience online. By sharing photos of event experiences on social media, attendees contribute to the conversation about pride and community.

Using the hashtag #LiveLoudlyLoveProudly, guests can connect their own stories and expressions of pride with others across Toronto and beyond. This digital layer adds richness to the physical installations, fostering a sense of inclusion and ongoing dialogue.

The Importance of Pride at Manulife Centre

Pride is much more than a colourful event, it represents visibility, identity, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. By blending Canadian symbolism with Pride imagery, the Manulife Centre’s project highlights that being proud of who you are is also part of what it means to be Canadian.

Tim Singleton’s art, paired with the weekend’s events, provides spaces where people can see themselves, their community, and their country reflected back at them. Which serves as a powerful reminder that pride belongs to everyone.

How to Join Manulife’s Pride Celebration

This event create a welcoming environment where identity is expressed freely and openly. Pride at Manulife Centre in Toronto, invites everyone to join the celebration through art, music, food, and meaningful connection. This Pride Month celebrate yourself, your community, and your country coming together in vibrant colour and lively expression.

• Where: 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5
• Website: https://manulifecentre.com
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