2024 Pride Toronto Raffle – Pride Toronto (2025)

The AIDS Candlelight Vigil is an open community event held annually at the AIDS Memorial to remember, honour and celebrate the lives of the people lost to AIDS. This annual event is planned by a committee representing many Toronto 2SLGBTQI+ and AIDS service organizations, including The 519, ACAS, Action Positive, AIDS Committee of Toronto, Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, Casey House, ETFO/FEEO, Fife House, Toronto People with AIDS Foundation, Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, and Pride Toronto. The 40th annual Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil will take place on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9 pm at Barbara Hall Park.

Date & Time: June 25th, 9pm-11pm
Location: Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St

Additional information:

• Ticket Cost – Free
• Ticket Link / Where to get the ticket: N/A
• Age limit or Regulations – N/A
• Wheelchair accessibility – Yes

Rosé Picnic proudly stands as an ally and partner of Pride Toronto, celebrating the vibrant diversity and inclusivity of our city’s 2SLGBTQI+ community. Our support extends beyond the boundaries of our event, as we recognize and honour the rich history and ongoing struggles for equality and acceptance. Together with Pride Toronto, we embrace the spirit of love, unity, and celebration, fostering a welcoming space where everyone can shine. Join us as we raise a glass to love, equality, and the power of community.

Rosé Picnic is dedicated to breaking the stigma around women’s issues and promoting equality, equity and diversity.
$5 from every ticket purchased will support the catalyst fund at Women’s College Hospital Foundation, securing critical resources needed to continue to advance its greatest priorities. The fund fuels life-saving research, accelerates the transformation of in-patient surgeries into same-day procedures and supports the design of groundbreaking new mental health solutions.

We can be champions of women’s wellbeing and encourage everyone—men and women alike —to take action to create more equitable healthcare for all.

Date & Time: Friday, June 21st 5pm- midnight and Saturday, June 22 – 12 noon – 5pm
Location: Hotel X – 111 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto, ON

Additional information:

• Ticket Cost – Single Day Ticket – $59.95 – VIP – $250
• Ticket Link / Where to get the ticket: click here
• Age limit or Regulations – 19+
• Wheelchair accessibility – yes

Nova Scotian contralto Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert performer to achieve international fame in the mid-20th century, touring North America and performing in Europe while being hailed as the best classical voice of her generation. Yet despite such artistic accomplishments, her story has been erased from Canadians’ collective memory.

Working against this history, Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White is a bold, new Black opera that sets out to reclaim Portia White’s story, evoking memories of the past as a form of political resistance. Spoken word, rap, folk songs, hip-hop, R&B, and classic opera repertoire collide in an explosive score that seeks to break down musical silos and unite artistic and cultural communities. Aportia Chryptych is an original Canadian Opera Company commission, created by director/librettist HAUI with composer/conductor Sean Mayes and starring Canadian soprano Neema Bickersteth, Emmy Award winning-soprano Adrienne Danrich, and Juno-nominated singer-songwriter SATE.

Date & Time: June 14 (7:30 p.m.)
June 15 (2 p.m.)
June 16 (2 p.m.)

Location: Canadian Opera Company Theatre – 227 Front St. E., Toronto ON, M5A 1E8

Additional information:

• Ticket Cost – $75
• Ticket Link / Where to get the ticket:click here
• Age limit or Regulations – 19+
• Wheelchair accessibility – Seating at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre is all on one floor, accessible from the street level. Please inform the ticket services representative of your needs when you purchase tickets.

The Distillery Historic District, nestled in the heart of Toronto, is a beautifully preserved neighborhood known for its charming cobblestone streets and Victorian-era industrial architecture. Transformed into a lively cultural hub, it boasts a mix of art galleries, boutique shops, theaters, restaurants, and distilleries, making it a unique blend of history and contemporary flair.

The first-ever Distillery District Queer Marketplace at the Distillery Historic District in Toronto, in partnership with Pride Toronto Festival 2023, was explored. This unique event, which ran from June 5 to June 11, was designed to support local artists, artisans, and the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It featured shopping, live entertainment, and the opportunity to snap selfies amid the iconic Heart of the Distillery adorned in rainbow Pride. In addition to the Queer Marketplace, guests had the chance to explore over 70 boutiques, unique shops, galleries, theaters, and world-class restaurants.

The Magenta Foundation is a respected platform dedicated to supporting emerging and contemporary artists, fostering their creative talents and enabling them to reach a wider audience through exhibitions, publications, and educational initiatives. By championing the work of these artists, Magenta Foundation contributes significantly to the enrichment of the art community.

A celebration of Toronto Pride from the 1970s to the present was presented by The ArQuives. This significant cultural event marked the 50th anniversary of The ArQuives in 2023, in partnership with the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. It delved into Toronto Pride’s profound impact on acceptance and social development through photography, ephemera, posters, and writings by community leaders.

As Canada’s largest urban center, the City of Toronto has thrived as a vibrant, inclusive hub for cultural diversity, economic innovation, and community engagement, while maintaining a rich historical heritage and a dedication to sustainable urban development, establishing its position as a global leader in various fields.

The Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, a major cultural event that took place on June 1, marked the commencement of PRIDE month, celebrating the rich history, diversity, and courage of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The event was held at various locations, including Toronto City Hall, North York Civic Centre, Scarborough Civic Centre, and Etobicoke Civic Centre.