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Thousands to gather in downtown Toronto for Pride parade

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The Toronto Pride Parade will wind through the streets of the Ontario capital, with thousands expected to attend.

Parade scheduled to start around 2 p.m. ET

Participants carry a pride flag as they walk in the Toronto Pride Parade.
Participants carry a pride flag as they walk in the Toronto Pride Parade, on Sunday June 25, 2023. This year, the parade will start off on Bloor Street and Church Street before winding down Yonge Street and then ending at Nathan Phillips Square, according to Pride Toronto. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)

One of the country’s largest Pride events will culminate Sunday with a massive celebration.

The Toronto Pride Parade will wind through the streets of the Ontario capital, with thousands expected to attend.

Pride Toronto says the parade will start off on Bloor Street and Church Street before winding down Yonge Street and then ending at Nathan Phillips Square.

The parade is set to start around 2 p.m. ET.

It’s believed this parade will feature several 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers to Canada who are celebrating their first Pride events in Toronto this month.

Many who will be participating in Toronto’s Pride events says this is a symbol of hope and belonging after fleeing persecution elsewhere in the world.

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