டொராண்டோ நகரத்தில் பிரைட் மாதம் Pride Month அறிவிப்பதில் பெருமை மேயரின் செய்தி

டொராண்டோ நகரில் Pride Month அறிவிப்பதில் பெருமை மேயரின் செய்தி

Pride Month

June 2020

WHEREAS the month of June marks Pride Month in Toronto, the largest Pride celebration in North America and one of the country’s top arts and cultural festivals showcasing diversity, inclusion and creativity.

This month presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to recognize and protect the rights of LGBTQ2S+ communities and the work that still needs to be done.

This year the festival is themed Virtual PRIDE Month as all events and programming will be offered virtually. While Pride has had to go virtual due to COVID-19, programming will help keep the LGBTQ2S+ and broader
communities connected and engaged throughout the month.

We must work together to support the LGBTQ2S+ community and fight back against any form of discrimination, harassment and violence. People who identify as LGBTQ2S+ are valued residents of our city who should always feel safe and respected for the contributions they have made to the City of Toronto.

I encourage residents to show support to our LGBTQ2S+ community and the diverse, inclusive and creative culture that Toronto is known for by participating in the virtual events throughout Pride Month.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor John Tory, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim June 2020 as “Pride Month” in the City of Toronto.

Mayor Tory raises rainbow and transgender flags and proclaims Pride Month in Toronto

News ReleaseJune 1, 2020
Today, Mayor John Tory, joined by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 13 Toronto Centre), and a representative of Pride Toronto, officially proclaimed June as Pride Month in Toronto and raised the rainbow and transgender flags at City Hall. The ceremony was recorded and streamed live, kicking off Pride Toronto’s 2020 Virtual Pride Festival.

This year’s festival, planned for June 1 to 28, runs virtually to celebrate Pride in a new, creative, and unique way to showcase the history, courage and diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning and Two-Spirit communities (LGBTQ2S+), while ensuring the safety of residents and proper physical distancing. The month-long festival will culminate with the Virtual Pride Festival Weekend from June 26 to 28. Information about Pride Toronto and the Virtual Pride Festival is available at pridetoronto.com Opens in new window.

The City of Toronto also encourages Torontonians to view Mayor Tory’s message, learn about the important milestones for LGBTQ2S+ communities, read the Pride Month Proclamation and access additional resources through the City’s Pride Month webpage.