In a matter of days, Toronto's Annual Gay Pride Week will kick off. This year marks the 33rd year that communities and individuals have come together to celebrate and encourage an open and tolerant attitude towards homosexuality. People from all around the world frequent the city during this time to take a stand against ignorance, hatred and bullying. All of which are very important issues.
If you are looking for a way to prepare for Gay Pride week or want to see some insightful and moving campaigns that have been created to battle homophobia and stigma surrounding sexual orientation, these items are worth checking out. It is time to start the love and stop the hate and let those who love each other be together no matter what their gender is. Don't miss out on one of Toronto's greatest and most glamorous events starting on June 21 until June 30, 2013.
100 Pride Week Finds
Celebrate Gay Pride Week by Spreading the Love and Equality to All:
Erin Kirkpatrick — Jun 11, 2013 — Pop Culture
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Celebrity Lesbian Weddings
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres to Wed
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GayWeddings.com
Take Pride With Same-Sex Cake Toppers
88
Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
87
Same-Sex Infographics
The Guardian Creates a Gay Rights Chart to Show an American Perspective
86
Lesbians in Bollywood
As Prop 8 Hits Hollywood, Priyanka Embraces Gay Roles
85
Cheeky Gayvertising
‘Music For Men' Infomercial by The Gossip
84
Exceptionally Chromatic Desserts
The Rainbow Bright Cupcakes Feature an Assortment of Colors
83
Queer Coffins
German Funeral Directors Sell Controversial 'Gay Coffins' for Homosexuals
82
Homosexual Fast Food Ads
The McDonald's Gay Commercial is a First for the Restaurant Giant
81
Lesbian Glam Fashion
The Official Katy Perry Apparel Store Celebrates Kissing Girls
80
Gay Pride SF PR Stunts
Diesel's "Fresh & Bright" Float
79
Cross-Dressing Cover Models
'Diossa y Malyzzia' Give Vanitygay the Glam
78
Homosexual Quizzes
Get Your 'Official Gay Card' by Answering a Few Questions
77
T-Shirt Stereotype Charts
Fibers Shows Different Types of People Based on Clothing Choice
76
Same-Sex Marriage Films
The '9 Years Strong' Video Aims to End Gay Marriage Discrimination
75
Equality-Encouraging Tees
Who You Love is a Responsible Brand Supporting LGBT Charities
74
Gayvertising Shoes
Bianco Footwear Homolicious Ads
73
Political Pride Protests
Sarah Palin Drag Queens Banned at Gay Carnival
72
Emotional LGBT-Awareness Shots
The L. Weingarten 'A Series of Questions' Series Fights Transphobia
71
Gay Community Portraits
The Outliers by Elle Perez Captures Hard-Hitting and Honest Images
70
Global Activism Graphics
The ‘State of LGBT Rights Around the World’ Infographic is In
69
Sassy LGBT Greetings
Unfortunately Cards for The Gaily Churns out Brutally Honest Messages
68
LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
67
Rainbow Pride Photography
The 'Gay Pride Vancouver' Images from Jag Nagra are Colorfully Proud
66
Gay Days At Walt Disney World
65
Gay Car Blogs
Stick Shift by Vanity Fair
64
Makshift Wedding Sites
The Pop Up Chapel Competition Hosted 24 Free Same-Sex Weddings
63
LGBT-Celebrating Sneakers
The Nike 2012 Pride Pack Applauds Gay Community Achievements
62
Gay Rights Media Graphs
The Showing Support for Marriage Equality on Facebook Graph is Telling
61
California Gay Marriages
Matrimonial Numbers Spike
60
LGBT Cookie Campaigns
The OREO 'Pride' Ad is Supportive, Adorable and Colorful
59
Transgender Bling
G Fox Gems is Promoting Awareness Through Urban Accessories
58
Candid Pride Portraits
Molly Landreth Gives the LGBT Community a Voice Through Her Images
57
Global Gay Galas
Grand Finale of Carnival in Rio Features Parade of Feathers + Glitter
56
GLBT Wedding Magazines
EquallyWed Magazine Gives GLBT Couples Wedding Tips
55
Targetting Gay Youth for Awareness
‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal' Informative Webisodes
54
Gay Rights Stunts
4,000 Singapore GLBT Supporters Show Up at Pink Dot 2010
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Gay Classic Comics
Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books
52
Suggestive Gayvertising
The Black Tulip Gay Hotel's 'Anal' Floor Map
51
Gay Wedding Trumps Bigfoot and Olympic Gold
Ellen and Portia Are Buzzing
50
Anti-Gay Language PSAs
Hilary Duff Discourages Homophic Slang
49
Gay Marriage Gaming
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Includes Interspecial, Same-Sex Relationships
48
Homosexual Media Celebrations
‘Out 100' Honors Gay Icons of 2008
47
Worldwide Pride Parade Charts
This LGBT Infographic Shows How It's Celebrated Around the Globe
46
Gay-Friendly Online Discounts
Fab Deals Releases 'Big Gay Deal of the Day' for Daily Bargains
45
Guidebook For Gay Travelers
Traveling In Our Fabulous World
44
Gay Superheroes
Stan Lee Unveils Thom Creed, High School Basketball Player
43
Same-Sex Spousal Graphs
The 'All's Fair in Love' Infographic Shows Positive Change
42
Equality-Touting Fashion
The Veronicas Equal Rights T-Shirt is in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
41
Gay Watercolor Portraits
Colorful Artwork Celebrates 'You, and Other Unknowing Subjects'
40
Bite-Sized Pride Cakes
These DIY Rainbow Cubes Are More Than Just Eye-Candy
39
Multi-Hued Confections
The Technicolor Dream Cake Tastes like a Rainbow
38
The New Lesbian
Gayelle
37
Homosexual Hollywood Covers
The Love Issue of Out Magazine Presents a Racy Front Page
36
Gay Puppet Petitions
Lair Scott Asks If Bert and Ernie Should Marry on Sesame Street
35
Lesbian Pop Star Parodies
The ‘Gayfriend’ Justin Bieber YouTube Spoof is LGBT Friendly
34
Same Sex Marriage Blogs
The Wedding Equality Tumblr Celebrates Love for All
33
Teen Homophobia Awareness Films
"By The Way, I'm Gay"
32
Corporate Gay Support
Google Against Proposition 8
31
Gay Activist Humor
Answer Tennessee's Don't Say Gay Bill With "It's OK to be Takei"
30
Fearless Celeb-Inspired Campaigns
The 'Paws Up Forever Project' Video Fights Back Against Bullying
29
LGBT-Friendly Gaming
A Closed World Will Help You Empathize With Others' Lifestyles
28
Equality-Promoting Wines
The 'Homovino' Wine Encourages Equality for All Couples
27
Gay Equality on Dating Sites
eHarmony Required to Match Same-Sex Couples
26
Gay-Friendly Car Blogs
2012 NAIAS Updates by GayWheels.com
25
Cashing In On Homophobia
Girl Sues School Over Brokeback Screening
24
Stigma-Slaying Stories
The New Archie Comic 'Just Married' Features its First Gay Marriage
23
Same-Sex Wedding Cards
Hallmark Capitalizes on Ellen DeGeneres' Marriage
22
Banning Gay Commercials
Gayonnais Ad Leads to Heinz Boycott
21
Equality Broadcasting Sites
The 'NoHomophobes.com' Website Enforces Better Language
20
Targeting The Gays
Obama LGBT Ads
19
Gay Rights Fairytale Classics
The 'Cinderfella' Todrick Hall Video is Adorably Modern
18
Gay Lifestyle Webisodes
The Homosexual-Focused Web Series ‘The Outs’ is Shot in NYC
17
Gay-Friendly City Rankings
San Francisco is Not the Gayest U.S. City of Them All
16
Hypocritical Corporations
Google Opposes Proposition 8 But Runs Pro Prop 8 Ads
15
Sexually Oriented Brews
Purple Hand Beer and Salamandra by Minerva are the First "Queer Beers"
14
Pro-Gay PSAs
The Nicki Minaj MTV Interview Hopes to Save Lives
13
Flamboyant Literature Spoofs
Brian Gallivan's Sassy Gay Friend Viral Takes the Internet by Storm
12
Sexual Health Facebook Apps
The Terrence Higgins Trust 'Man Up' Game for Gay Men's Health
11
Gay Action Figures
Pink Plastic Suckadelic Toys That Shouldn't be Left in the Closet
10
Glitzy Gay Rights Protests
Code Pink Activists Glitter Bomb Tim Pawlenty
9
Same-Sex Marriage Status Updates
The Facebook Relationship Icons Welcome Two Additions
8
Heartfelt Pride Short Films
‘Together’ by Jeff Feuerzeig Reveals Life Tales of Coming
7
Gay Guy Finding Apps
The Very Popular Grindr App Just Released its Android Version
6
Corporate Gay Support II
Apple Donates $100,000 to Fight Prop 8
5
LGBT Video Game Conventions
GaymerCon is the First Focused on LGBT Gaming Culture
4
Gay Bingo
Not Just for Old Ladies
3
LGBT Domains
Joe Dolce to Apply for Dot Gay (.GAY) ICANN Domain in 2010
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Marriage Equality Music Videos
The Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Video Supports Civil Rights
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Calling In Gay to Work
Protesting Prop 8 Through Charitable Work
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Ultra-Festive Holiday Pop-Ups
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Surf-Inspired Pride Collections
Vans x Queer Surf Celebrate Surf Culture and Inclusivity
Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Groundbreaking Accessible Cultural Initiatives
AccessNow & City of Toronto Present AccessFest
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Modern Public Library Expansions
The Toronto Public Library Has Purchased a New Property
Month-Long Airport Photography Exhibitions
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Debuts Dogs in Flight
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Exclusive Film Festival Experiences
Shangri-La Toronto x TIFF Celebrate 50 Years
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Store Opening Celebrations
UNIQLO Launches Two Quebec Locations with Community-Focused Events
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Period-Film-Inspired Ballroom Experiences
Langham Huntington will Host a Pride & Prejudice Ball
Mismatched Shoe Anti-Hate Campaigns
ALDO, Ensemble & Pact! Team Up for “Impossible” Pair Day
Luxurious Springtime Experiences
Shangri-La Toronto Celebrates the Season of Spring in Refinement
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Cultural Waterfront Festivals
The Water/Fall Festival Aims to Transform Toronto's Waterfront
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Extravagant Queer Fashion Collections
Akira Presents the Striking Working on My Aura Pride Capsule
Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions
Window Wonderland is Running Until January 31st in the Junction
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Curated Cashmere Pop-Ups
Noble Cashmere Co. Returns to Toronto with 3,000 Handpicked Pieces
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Pride Athletic Collections
Brooks Partners with JZD for Year-Round LGBTQ+ Celebration
Retail Expansion Strategies
UNIQLO Unveils New Toronto Location With Community Focus
Sun Awareness Campaigns
Canadian Dermatology Association Seeks to Educate and Protect
Free Neighbourhood Public Festivals
The Cabbagetown Festival in Toronto is Fun and Family-Friendly
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Luxe March Break Experiences
The St. Regis Toronto Offers an Exclusive March Break Staycation
Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events
Ilegal Mezcal and wayOUT Launch the celebratingYOU Campaign
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Bank Appreciation Campaigns
TD Brings Back its #TDThanksYou Campaign to Thank its Clients
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Pride-Celebrating Skincare Campaigns
Leland Francis is Running Its Thoughtful 2025 Pride Campaign
Shortbread-Themed Holiday Pop-Ups
The Gay Lea Shortbread Village Pop-Up Was Held at the Well
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Immersive Book-Influencer Events
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host a Bookworm Bash
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Mexican-Culture-Inspired Rooftop Events
'Taste of Mexico' Returns to W Toronto for Cinco de Mayo
Interactive Toronto Opera Events
The Canadian Opera Company Features Free Public Events
Celebrative Mexican-Heritage Events
Hornitos Tequila will Host a 'Mex Gala' for Cinco de Mayo
Eerie Walking Tour Experiences
Toronto's Exhibition Place Introduces 'Ghost Walk Tours'
Advocacy Apparel Capsules
Freddie Shop Debuts a Capsule Collection Supporting PrEP Awareness
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Pride Month T-Shirt Lines
The 'Love is a Human Right' Line Celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Communal Prevention Initiatives
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Runs Its Campaign
Large-Scale Daytime Parties
Guinness SPD Hosted Its St. Patrick’s Day Event in Rebel Toronto
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
LGBTQ+-Celebrating Luxe Watch Designs
GUESS Watches Introduced Its 2025 Worn with Pride Capsule
Month-Long Beauty Pop-Ups
Revlon Canada Celebrates National Lipstick Day with an Exclusive Pop-Up
Charitable Fashion Shows
Bloor-Yorkville BIA and Collaborators Ran Couture for a Cause:
Optimistic Fashion Brand Runways
Lilly Pulitzer Celebrated Its 'Brand Homecoming' in Florida
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Summer Waterfront Events
Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is Set to Host Culturally Diverse Events
Cheery Holiday-Themed Cocktail Bars
Miracle Toronto Returns to Toronto with an Expanded Lineup
Charitable Convenience Store Campaigns
Circle K Canada Established Hero Day in October 2025
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Mexican Heritage Installations
Tequila Don Julio Launches Global Día de Muertos Celebrations
Film-Inspired Hotel Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Indulges Guests with the Eat, Play, Love Campaign
International Women’s Day Events
W Toronto will Feature Curated Women-Centric Celebrations
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Creativity-Focused One-Day Activations
Crayola Canada Celebrates National Crayon Day in Toronto
Pride-Inspired Cannabis Campaigns
Mfused Launches the Celebratory High on Pride Campaign
Limited-Edition Patriotic Fragrances
7 Virtues' Eau America and Oh Canada Honor Iconic Scents
Taco-Focused Food Festivals
Taco Fest Expands is 2026 Footprint with an Event in Mississauga
Extravagant New Year's Events
W Toronto New Year's Events' are a Spectacular Start to 2025
Paralympic Dual-Focused Promotional Campaigns
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Gains Visibility
Summer Sunset Pop-Ups
London Essence's Sundown Spots Invite Passersby to Savor Lighter Evenings
Censorship-Combatting Library Initiatives
The Toronto Public Library Marks Freedom to Read Week
Canadian Cartoon Activations
The Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up Debuts at Scarborough Town Centre
Adorable Pride-Celebrating Beauty Sets
TONYMOLY Debuts a Limited-Edition Pride Collection
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Prideful Toronto Pop-Ups
Ink The Rainbow is a New Skittles Pop-Up Operating at Toronto Pride
Back-To-School Supply Fundraisers
Staples Canada is Running Its Annual School Supply Drive
Love-Themed Hotel Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Debuts Sweethearts Retreat & Celebrate Love Packages
LGBTQI+-Supporting Furniture Brand Partnerships
IKEA Canada Partners with Rainbow Railroad
Pride-Celebrating Intimacy Oils
Graydon Skincare Donates to 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
Menstrual Health Day Initiatives
The Period Purse Launched 'Menstrual Health Day is Every Day'
Collaboraive Women-Empowering Initiatives
Giant Tiger Joins the Canadian Women’s Foundation
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Inclusivity-Promoting Four-Piece Bracelet Sets
Pura Vida Debuts Its for All Style Pack 1 for Pride
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
International Women's Day Campaigns
The YWCA Launches 'Rebook It' to Ensure the Date is Marked
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
NIVEA Canada Renews Partnership with pflag Canada
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Fleurs de Villes Will Host FLORA from May 6th Until May 10th
Library-Inspired Anniversary Events
The Little Free Library Hosts National Little Free Library Day
Irish Theatre Festivals
Canada Ireland Foundation Presents the Bealtaine Theatre Festival
Togetherness Chocolate Activations
The Lindor Holiday Experience Helps Loved Ones Feel Closer
Large-Scale Drag Conventions
The Fierce & Fabulous Expo Will Take Place in June 2026
Experience Cocktail Workshops
SpiritHouse Toronto Transforms Training into Social Experiences
Spring-Inspired Hotel Offerings
The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Features a Curated Springtime Stay
Cultural Sports Collaboration
The Weeknd and Toronto Blue Jays Unite for a World Series Collection
Localized Hotel Offerings
W Toronto Introduced its 'Live Local, Stay W' Package
Multinational Cultural Programs
Silk Road Week Marks the Closure of Its Exhibition in Brazil
Liver Cancer Awareness Campaigns
Blue Faery Launches the Love Your Liver Campaign in February
LGBTQ+ Community-Owned Distillery's
Queer Spirits is Crowdfunding to Create a New Kind of Space
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Summer Festival Relocations
The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Moves to Wesley Clover Parks
Week-Long Charitable Cookie Campaigns
Tim Hortons is Hosting a Week-Long Smile Cookie Campaign
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Down Syndrome Awareness Campaigns
CDSS Debuts a Powerful National Awareness Campaign
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
City-Wide Wellness Runs
The Exhibition Place Resolution Run Kickstarts the 2026 New Year
Canadian-Honoring Music Events
The Canadian Sync Awards Celebrates its 10th Year at NXNE
Prideful Wrestling Gear Lines
TNA Wrestling Introduces its New Pride Month Capsule
Neighborhood Music Series
Bloor-Yorkville Brings Live Performances to Historic Toronto Park
Tech-Led Accessibility Festival Weeks
Samsung Hosts Its Third Annual Access-Focused Event
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
SHOWAbility Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Destigmatizing HIV Spoken Words
FUNCTION and Maggie's Toronto Launched Destigmatize: Voices
2SLGBTQIA+ Health Disparities Research
Pink Triangle Press Published the Pink Paper on Health
Purpose-Driven LGBTQ+ Jewelry Brands
Wicked Fabulous Has Unveiled a Redesigned Website
Carnival Ride-Focused Accessibility Passes
City of Grande Prairie Boasted an Accessibility Pass
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Maple-Themed Canadian Traditions
Sugar Shack TO Returns to Toronto with a New Maple-Filled Event
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Pride Month-Honoring Treats
Craig’s Cookies X Hayu Team Up to Unveil the Hayu Pride Cookie
Pet-Honoring Toronto Hotels
The Kimpton Saint George Hotel Offers a Pet-Friendly Stay
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Communal Festive Events
Cabbagetown’s Holiday in the Patch Event Was Held on December 7
Public Accessibility Initiatives
The City of York Council Launches for Your Convenience