Friday marks the official kickoff of the Toronto Pride festival weekend and beyond the parade itself, there are plenty of under-the-radar events you might not want to miss.
The Church and Wellesley Village, where many of the events will be happening, will be closed all weekend to host the annual street festival.
"Not everybody wants to be around big crowds and party in that way," she told CBC Toronto. "Part of Pride is celebrating who you are and everybody, regardless of who they are, should have outlets to do so." "They do so much for so many people who rely on the resources that they offer," Fowley said. "So if we can do something to help them help other people, I think that's a staple and a pillar of our community."Queer Skate Jam at Dufferin Grove
"It took me a really long time to become comfortable going to skate parks," she said. Now, she's aiming to open doors for anyone who wants to join in, whether they're skateboarding pros or new to the sport.Queer Skate's Pride Event is happening in Dufferin Grove Park on June 24.Garcia is encouraging attendees to bring a canned food donation that will be given to Community Fridges Toronto.
The project features racilized actors and dramatizes the history of a British soldier sentenced to death in 1832 for committing "buggery," a capital offence in Britsh law at the time
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