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
87
Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
86
Same-Sex Infographics
The Guardian Creates a Gay Rights Chart to Show an American Perspective
85
Lesbians in Bollywood
As Prop 8 Hits Hollywood, Priyanka Embraces Gay Roles
84
Cheeky Gayvertising
‘Music For Men' Infomercial by The Gossip
83
Exceptionally Chromatic Desserts
The Rainbow Bright Cupcakes Feature an Assortment of Colors
82
Queer Coffins
German Funeral Directors Sell Controversial 'Gay Coffins' for Homosexuals
81
Homosexual Fast Food Ads
The McDonald's Gay Commercial is a First for the Restaurant Giant
80
Lesbian Glam Fashion
The Official Katy Perry Apparel Store Celebrates Kissing Girls
79
Gay Pride SF PR Stunts
Diesel's "Fresh & Bright" Float
78
Cross-Dressing Cover Models
'Diossa y Malyzzia' Give Vanitygay the Glam
77
Homosexual Quizzes
Get Your 'Official Gay Card' by Answering a Few Questions
76
T-Shirt Stereotype Charts
Fibers Shows Different Types of People Based on Clothing Choice
75
Same-Sex Marriage Films
The '9 Years Strong' Video Aims to End Gay Marriage Discrimination
74
Equality-Encouraging Tees
Who You Love is a Responsible Brand Supporting LGBT Charities
73
Gayvertising Shoes
Bianco Footwear Homolicious Ads
72
Political Pride Protests
Sarah Palin Drag Queens Banned at Gay Carnival
71
Emotional LGBT-Awareness Shots
The L. Weingarten 'A Series of Questions' Series Fights Transphobia
70
Gay Community Portraits
The Outliers by Elle Perez Captures Hard-Hitting and Honest Images
69
Global Activism Graphics
The ‘State of LGBT Rights Around the World’ Infographic is In
68
Sassy LGBT Greetings
Unfortunately Cards for The Gaily Churns out Brutally Honest Messages
67
LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
66
Rainbow Pride Photography
The 'Gay Pride Vancouver' Images from Jag Nagra are Colorfully Proud
65
Gay Days At Walt Disney World
64
Gay Car Blogs
Stick Shift by Vanity Fair
63
Makshift Wedding Sites
The Pop Up Chapel Competition Hosted 24 Free Same-Sex Weddings
62
LGBT-Celebrating Sneakers
The Nike 2012 Pride Pack Applauds Gay Community Achievements
61
Gay Rights Media Graphs
The Showing Support for Marriage Equality on Facebook Graph is Telling
60
California Gay Marriages
Matrimonial Numbers Spike
59
LGBT Cookie Campaigns
The OREO 'Pride' Ad is Supportive, Adorable and Colorful
58
Transgender Bling
G Fox Gems is Promoting Awareness Through Urban Accessories
57
Candid Pride Portraits
Molly Landreth Gives the LGBT Community a Voice Through Her Images
56
Global Gay Galas
Grand Finale of Carnival in Rio Features Parade of Feathers + Glitter
55
GLBT Wedding Magazines
EquallyWed Magazine Gives GLBT Couples Wedding Tips
54
Targetting Gay Youth for Awareness
‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal' Informative Webisodes
53
Gay Rights Stunts
4,000 Singapore GLBT Supporters Show Up at Pink Dot 2010
52
Gay Classic Comics
Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books
51
Suggestive Gayvertising
The Black Tulip Gay Hotel's 'Anal' Floor Map
50
Gay Wedding Trumps Bigfoot and Olympic Gold
Ellen and Portia Are Buzzing
49
Anti-Gay Language PSAs
Hilary Duff Discourages Homophic Slang
48
Gay Marriage Gaming
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Includes Interspecial, Same-Sex Relationships
47
Homosexual Media Celebrations
‘Out 100' Honors Gay Icons of 2008
46
Worldwide Pride Parade Charts
This LGBT Infographic Shows How It's Celebrated Around the Globe
45
Gay-Friendly Online Discounts
Fab Deals Releases 'Big Gay Deal of the Day' for Daily Bargains
44
Guidebook For Gay Travelers
Traveling In Our Fabulous World
43
Gay Superheroes
Stan Lee Unveils Thom Creed, High School Basketball Player
42
Same-Sex Spousal Graphs
The 'All's Fair in Love' Infographic Shows Positive Change
41
Equality-Touting Fashion
The Veronicas Equal Rights T-Shirt is in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
40
Gay Watercolor Portraits
Colorful Artwork Celebrates 'You, and Other Unknowing Subjects'
39
Bite-Sized Pride Cakes
These DIY Rainbow Cubes Are More Than Just Eye-Candy
38
Multi-Hued Confections
The Technicolor Dream Cake Tastes like a Rainbow
37
The New Lesbian
Gayelle
36
Homosexual Hollywood Covers
The Love Issue of Out Magazine Presents a Racy Front Page
35
Gay Puppet Petitions
Lair Scott Asks If Bert and Ernie Should Marry on Sesame Street
34
Lesbian Pop Star Parodies
The ‘Gayfriend’ Justin Bieber YouTube Spoof is LGBT Friendly
33
Same Sex Marriage Blogs
The Wedding Equality Tumblr Celebrates Love for All
32
Teen Homophobia Awareness Films
"By The Way, I'm Gay"
31
Corporate Gay Support
Google Against Proposition 8
30
Gay Activist Humor
Answer Tennessee's Don't Say Gay Bill With "It's OK to be Takei"
29
Fearless Celeb-Inspired Campaigns
The 'Paws Up Forever Project' Video Fights Back Against Bullying
28
LGBT-Friendly Gaming
A Closed World Will Help You Empathize With Others' Lifestyles
27
Equality-Promoting Wines
The 'Homovino' Wine Encourages Equality for All Couples
26
Gay Equality on Dating Sites
eHarmony Required to Match Same-Sex Couples
25
Gay-Friendly Car Blogs
2012 NAIAS Updates by GayWheels.com
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
2
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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The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Store Opening Celebrations
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Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
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Korean Skincare Celebrations
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Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
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Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Skincare Brand-Supported Pride Activations
BYOMA Joins Forces with Barry's for Pride Celebrations
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Period-Film-Inspired Ballroom Experiences
Langham Huntington will Host a Pride & Prejudice Ball
Dual-Sided Sports Scarves
FanDuel's Dual Fan Scarves Help Enthuaists Represent Two Countries
Luxurious Springtime Experiences
Shangri-La Toronto Celebrates the Season of Spring in Refinement
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
Mismatched Shoe Anti-Hate Campaigns
ALDO, Ensemble & Pact! Team Up for “Impossible” Pair Day
Month-Long Airport Photography Exhibitions
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Debuts Dogs in Flight
Extravagant Queer Fashion Collections
Akira Presents the Striking Working on My Aura Pride Capsule
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Curated Cashmere Pop-Ups
Noble Cashmere Co. Returns to Toronto with 3,000 Handpicked Pieces
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
Floating Futsal Pitches
SportChek Unveiled a First-Of-Its-Kind Pitch on the Toronto Waterfront
Public Fashion Flag Exhibitions
United Flags of Fashion Reimagines American State Symbols
Streetwear Collector Events
VANDYTHEPINK Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Apparel and Trading Cards
Honorary Irish Restaurant Menus
Bennigan's Blarney Blast 2026 Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events
Ilegal Mezcal and wayOUT Launch the celebratingYOU Campaign
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
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
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Waterfront Bread Brand Activations
Sailing into Summer with King’s Hawaiian is Arriving in Toronto
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
Canada Day-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Pandora Releases a Range of Canada-Inspired Pieces
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
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
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Large-Scale Daytime Parties
Guinness SPD Hosted Its St. Patrick’s Day Event in Rebel Toronto
Accessible Pride Month Fashions
The Primark 2026 Pride Collection is Priced Starting from £1.50
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
LGBTQ+-Celebrating Luxe Watch Designs
GUESS Watches Introduced Its 2025 Worn with Pride Capsule
Toronto Summer Music Festivals
On the Way Festival Returns to Toronto With a Stacked Lineup
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:
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Summer Waterfront Events
Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is Set to Host Culturally Diverse Events
Tournament-Inspired Hotel Experiences
Sheraton Centre Toronto Offers World Cup Fans a Unique Stay
Pride-Inspired Curated Vinyl Collections
Urban Outfitters Boasts the Pride Vinyl Collection
Wellness-Focused Summer Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Introduced its 'Summer in Motion' Experience
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Exclusive Easter-Themed Brunches
LOUIX LOUIS and St. Regis Toronto Offer Curated Dining
Med Clinic Openings
The Tight Clinic Expands to Yorkville with New Advanced Aesthetic Treatments
Film-Inspired Hotel Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Indulges Guests with the Eat, Play, Love Campaign
Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts
Soles4Souls Canada Highlights What's Important This Season
Large-Scale Drag Conventions
The Fierce & Fabulous Expo Will Take Place in June 2026
Boldly Inclusive Hair Campaigns
Splat Hair Color Announces That Every Shade Tells a Story
Canadian Cartoon Activations
The Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up Debuts at Scarborough Town Centre
Pride-Inspired Cannabis Campaigns
Mfused Launches the Celebratory High on Pride Campaign
Charitable Furniture Businesses
IKEA U.S. Announces Three New Donations to LGBTQIA+ Organizations
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
Paralympic Dual-Focused Promotional Campaigns
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Gains Visibility
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Summer Sunset Pop-Ups
London Essence's Sundown Spots Invite Passersby to Savor Lighter Evenings
Pride-Informed Sporting Events
The Sport Pride Fitness Festival Will Occur on July 25
Adorable Pride-Celebrating Beauty Sets
TONYMOLY Debuts a Limited-Edition Pride Collection
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
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Fleurs de Villes Will Host FLORA from May 6th Until May 10th
Candy-Branded Pride Month Maps
SKITTLES and Queer Britain Partnered for the Chosen Family Map
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'
Community Canine Health Events
WagWorks is Running The London Dog Check-Up
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
Festival Exploration Platforms
Today's Festival Documents Global Cultural Celebrations
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Regional Restaurant-Focused Events
The Newark Alliance Presents Newark Restaurant Week
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
NIVEA Canada Renews Partnership with pflag Canada
Irish Theatre Festivals
Canada Ireland Foundation Presents the Bealtaine Theatre Festival
Togetherness Chocolate Activations
The Lindor Holiday Experience Helps Loved Ones Feel Closer
Neighborhood-Specific Pop-Up Events
Cabbagetown BIA Spotlights Around the World in Cabbagetown
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
Third Space Community Programming
Exhibition Place Community Connect Events Will Launch This July
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Library-Inspired Anniversary Events
The Little Free Library Hosts National Little Free Library Day
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Special Race-Week Hotel Experiences
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Debuts the Ignition Program
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
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
Week-Long Charitable Cookie Campaigns
Tim Hortons is Hosting a Week-Long Smile Cookie Campaign
Prideful Wrestling Gear Lines
TNA Wrestling Introduces its New Pride Month Capsule
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
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
Corporate Volunteer Initiatives
TELUS Hosted Its 21st Annual Days of Giving
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
Ramadan Fundraising Campaigns
Food Banks Mississauga Hosts the Give 30 Fundraising Campaign
Maple-Themed Canadian Traditions
Sugar Shack TO Returns to Toronto with a New Maple-Filled Event
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
Social Good Condiment Partnerships
Henderson’s Relish Supports the Pride of Yorkshire Campaign
Community-Driven Alzheimer's Fundraisers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto Hosts a Walk for Alzheimer's
Public Accessibility Initiatives
The City of York Council Launches for Your Convenience