Pride Month in GTA 2025: 20+ Events to Celebrate Loud & Proud

So, it’s June again. Sunscreen’s out and your calendar? Probably begging for a break. But hold up—Pride Month in GTA: top events you should check out are exactly the excuse to ignore your group chats and actually make plans.

Now, are you the type who shows up in a head-to-toe rainbow or just there for the snacks and live music? Either way, there’s a mix of everything this year—parades, live music, food trucks, drag shows, and even events that don’t require glitter.

Even better? You won’t need to squeeze everything into downtown Toronto. Plenty of nearby cities are showing up too, with festivals, markets, and parties that are just a GO Train or a short drive away.

All event details are subject to change at the discretion of the organiser. For the latest updates, visit the official websites or social media accounts.

Pride Month in GTA 2025: 20+ Events Across Toronto & Beyond

Pride Toronto 2025

Pride Toronto is doing what it does best—going big and bold. This year, celebrations stretch beyond downtown into Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke. But it’s more than parades and parties. It’s a full month of reflection, celebration, and pushing forward with purpose. Expect a jam-packed calendar of concerts, community events, and yes, plenty of fun.

Sunday, June 1

• CN Tower Drag Brunch – 360 The Restaurant At The CN Tower (290 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto)
• Pooch Pride 2025 – Jimmie Simpson Park (872 Queen Street, East Toronto)
• Little Canada: Proud Perspectives and Colourful Crossings Self-Guided Tour (June 1-30) – 10 Dundas St East, Toronto

Monday, June 2

• City of Toronto Toronto City Hall Downtown Flag Raising – TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)

Friday, June 6

• Hoedown at the BSM: Pride Party – Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St West, Toronto)

Saturday, June 7

• Singing Out Presents: Iconique – Koerner Hall, Telus Centre for Performance and Learning (273 Bloor St W, Toronto)
• Counterpoint Community Orchestra June Concert – Eastminster United Church (310 Danforth Ave, Toronto)

Tuesday, June 10

• The Q Musicale 2nd Annual (June 10-14) – The Distillery Historic District (55 Mill Street, Toronto)

Wednesday, June 11

• NXNE – Canada’s Music Discovery Festival (June 11-15) – Multiple venues 

Friday, June 13

• ROM After Dark Summer Solstice – (ROM 100 Queens Park, Toronto)

Saturday, June 14 

• Celebrate Pride at Your Toronto Zoo! – 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
• Rainbow Seniors – Rekai Centre (160 Wellesley St E, Toronto)

Sunday, June 15

• Promise Cherry Beach (June 15-Labour Day weekend) – Cherry Beach Park, Toronto

Wednesday, June 18

• Rosalie Favell | Beloning (1982-2024) – June 18-December 6 – Onsite Gallery (199 Richmond St West, Toronto)
• Skates and Sounds: Roller Drag Ball – College Park – Barbara Ann Scott Trail (420 Yonge St, Toronto)

Thursday, June 19 

• Pride Pool Party with Lexi Love – Cabana Pool Bar (11 Polson St, Toronto)

Friday, June 20

• ELEVATE the RAINBOW – Archeo (31 Trinity Street, Toronto)
• Church Wellesley Village – Village Fest (June 20-22) – 65 Wellesley Street East, Toronto

Saturday, June 21

• Greenwood Stakes – Come Get Fancy – Woodbine Racetrack (555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke)
• Gay AF Comedy Pride-Stravaganza – Campbell House Museum (160 Queen Street West, Toronto)

Tuesday, June 24

• Pride Prom 2025: Gothic Pink Pony Club – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto)

Wednesday, June 25

• Green Space Festival (June 25-29) – Barbara Hall Park (519 Church Street, Toronto)

Thursday, June 26

• Lewdline: Latineo – OLG Central Stage (512 Church St, Toronto)

Friday, June 27

• Opening Night – TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
• North DJ Riser – North Riser (Church St. & Isabella St.)
• Alternaqueer: Into the Künstverse – OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
• South DJ Riser – Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
• Street Fair, Food Zone, Art Zone – Multiple locations 
• The Yalla Barra Extravaganza – Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
• New Ho Queen // ALL IN: ASIAN PRIDE – Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)

Saturday, June 28

• Pride & Remembrance Run – Church & Wellesley (Near the 519), 519 Church St Toronto
• Dyke Pride Afterparty – Rogers Community Stage (78 Gould St, Toronto)
• Drag Ball – TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
• All In… Your Feelings Pride Kiki Ball – Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)

Sunday, June 29 

• Blockorama: The Sounds Of –  Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
• Closing Night – TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
• Dirty Disco – Rosedale Valley Rd. & Park Rd., West on Church St., South on Yonge St., to Nathan Phillips Square
• Two-Spirit & Indigenous Pride – Rogers Community Stage (78 Gould St, Toronto)

Monday, June 30 

• ICFF – My Place is Here – Trinity Cinema, The Distillery District

Pride Peel 2025

Peel is keeping things festive with events popping up across Mississauga and Brampton. And the message is clear: every identity matters. So, keep an eye out for community-led programming that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and love in all forms.

Mississauga 

Sunday, June 1

• Flag Raising: Pride Month – Celebration Square (300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga)
• Clock Tower Lighting: Pride Month – Multiple Colours – Mississauga Civic Centre (300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga)

More upcoming events here.

Brampton 

Sunday, June 1

• Brampton Celebrates Pride 2025 – Garden Square (12 Main St N, Brampton)

Pride Durham 2025

No matter what corner of Durham you call home, Pride Durham has something special for you. From community picnics to inclusive dance nights, they’re bringing love to every neighbourhood. It’s about celebrating who you are, with the people who matter.

Saturday, June 7

• Durham Pride Parade 2025 – Ajax, ON
• Rainbow Market 2025 – Ajax Community Centre (North Parking Lot, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax)

York Pride 2025

What started as a small-town celebration has exploded into one of Canada’s fastest-growing Pride festivals. York Pride is now a full-on party in Newmarket, complete with floats, dancers, and thousands of marchers. The atmosphere? Super local, super proud, and super fun.

Sunday, June 1

• Brooms In Bloom – 165 Pony DriveNewmarket

June 21-22

• York Pride Parade – Main Street SouthNewmarket
• York Pride Festival (June 21-22) – 200 Doug Duncan DriveNewmarket

Pride Halton 2025

Pride Halton is uplifting the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with events across Burlington, Oakville, Georgetown, and Milton. Are you staying downtown or in the suburbs? You’ll find the ideal event that makes you feel welcome, valued, and celebrated.

Sunday, June 1

• Yoga & Pride Family Picnic – Spencer Smith Park, Burlington

Saturday, June 14

• Pride Movie Night – Norval United Church, Georgetown

Saturday, June 21 

• Pride High Tea with THE Queen – The Wine Bar, Oakville

More…

• https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/celebrate-pride-toronto-and-beyond
• https://www.destinationtoronto.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events/toronto-pride
• https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pride-month