# Virtual Pride Events The City of Toronto is Hosting an Online Pride Event for the Community By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-07-07 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-pride References: [pridetoronto](https://www.pridetoronto.com/virtualpride/) In light of social distancing regulations put forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Toronto has opted to move the [Pride Parade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign) online. Virtual Pride leverages technology as a platform in order to highlight the talents of the [diverse LGBT2Q+ community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-2025-pride-collection) to "bring a sense of belonging and community to those who need it most during this difficult period." The Virtual Pride event includes [special events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-harbourfront-centre), weekly events, a 'Festival Saturday,' as well as a 'Stay Home Saturdays.' Other events include 'Sex Talk with Kat Kova,' 'The Queer Shopping Channel,' and a 'Lunch & Learn with Tennie Brown,' among other events. These were designed to continue celebrating the community even while lockdown regulations are keeping the community physically apart. Image Credit: Pride Toronto ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Events:** The rise of virtual events opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative and engaging online experiences. - **Community Building:** Technology allows for the creation of virtual communities that can provide support and a sense of belonging, even during physical separation. - **Digital Experiences:** The shift to digital experiences presents a chance for industries to develop new ways of delivering products and services that cater to the changing consumer behavior. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Event planners can embrace virtual events and explore new ways to create immersive and interactive experiences for participants, regardless of physical locations. - **Technology:** The growing demand for virtual events and digital experiences opens up opportunities for tech companies to develop innovative platforms and tools that enhance online interactions and engagement. - **Community Engagement:** Industries focused on community building can leverage technology to provide virtual spaces and online platforms that facilitate connection, support, and collaboration among community members. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [$75 NYC Pride Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-trips.md) - [Vodka-Branded Pride Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-empires-ball.md) - [Prideful Toronto Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-the-rainbow.md) - [Expansive Pride Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2slgbtqi-community.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-in-london-1.md) - [Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-launched-brave-spaces.md) - [Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-lgbtq-event.md) - [Rainbow Pride Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibition-place.md) - [In-Game Pride Month Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-of-legends-pride.md)