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
90
GayWeddings.com
Take Pride With Same-Sex Cake Toppers
89
Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
88
Same-Sex Infographics
The Guardian Creates a Gay Rights Chart to Show an American Perspective
87
Lesbians in Bollywood
As Prop 8 Hits Hollywood, Priyanka Embraces Gay Roles
86
Cheeky Gayvertising
‘Music For Men' Infomercial by The Gossip
85
Exceptionally Chromatic Desserts
The Rainbow Bright Cupcakes Feature an Assortment of Colors
84
Queer Coffins
German Funeral Directors Sell Controversial 'Gay Coffins' for Homosexuals
83
Homosexual Fast Food Ads
The McDonald's Gay Commercial is a First for the Restaurant Giant
82
Lesbian Glam Fashion
The Official Katy Perry Apparel Store Celebrates Kissing Girls
81
Gay Pride SF PR Stunts
Diesel's "Fresh & Bright" Float
80
Cross-Dressing Cover Models
'Diossa y Malyzzia' Give Vanitygay the Glam
79
Homosexual Quizzes
Get Your 'Official Gay Card' by Answering a Few Questions
78
T-Shirt Stereotype Charts
Fibers Shows Different Types of People Based on Clothing Choice
77
Same-Sex Marriage Films
The '9 Years Strong' Video Aims to End Gay Marriage Discrimination
76
Equality-Encouraging Tees
Who You Love is a Responsible Brand Supporting LGBT Charities
75
Gayvertising Shoes
Bianco Footwear Homolicious Ads
74
Political Pride Protests
Sarah Palin Drag Queens Banned at Gay Carnival
73
Emotional LGBT-Awareness Shots
The L. Weingarten 'A Series of Questions' Series Fights Transphobia
72
Gay Community Portraits
The Outliers by Elle Perez Captures Hard-Hitting and Honest Images
71
Global Activism Graphics
The ‘State of LGBT Rights Around the World’ Infographic is In
70
Sassy LGBT Greetings
Unfortunately Cards for The Gaily Churns out Brutally Honest Messages
69
LGBT Pride Alcohol
Absolut Colors
68
Rainbow Pride Photography
The 'Gay Pride Vancouver' Images from Jag Nagra are Colorfully Proud
67
Gay Days At Walt Disney World
66
Gay Car Blogs
Stick Shift by Vanity Fair
65
Makshift Wedding Sites
The Pop Up Chapel Competition Hosted 24 Free Same-Sex Weddings
64
LGBT-Celebrating Sneakers
The Nike 2012 Pride Pack Applauds Gay Community Achievements
63
Gay Rights Media Graphs
The Showing Support for Marriage Equality on Facebook Graph is Telling
62
California Gay Marriages
Matrimonial Numbers Spike
61
Transgender Bling
G Fox Gems is Promoting Awareness Through Urban Accessories
60
LGBT Cookie Campaigns
The OREO 'Pride' Ad is Supportive, Adorable and Colorful
59
Candid Pride Portraits
Molly Landreth Gives the LGBT Community a Voice Through Her Images
58
Global Gay Galas
Grand Finale of Carnival in Rio Features Parade of Feathers + Glitter
57
GLBT Wedding Magazines
EquallyWed Magazine Gives GLBT Couples Wedding Tips
56
Targetting Gay Youth for Awareness
‘AIDS is Still a Big Deal' Informative Webisodes
55
Gay Rights Stunts
4,000 Singapore GLBT Supporters Show Up at Pink Dot 2010
54
Gay Classic Comics
Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books
53
Suggestive Gayvertising
The Black Tulip Gay Hotel's 'Anal' Floor Map
52
Gay Wedding Trumps Bigfoot and Olympic Gold
Ellen and Portia Are Buzzing
51
Anti-Gay Language PSAs
Hilary Duff Discourages Homophic Slang
50
Gay Marriage Gaming
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Includes Interspecial, Same-Sex Relationships
49
Homosexual Media Celebrations
‘Out 100' Honors Gay Icons of 2008
48
Worldwide Pride Parade Charts
This LGBT Infographic Shows How It's Celebrated Around the Globe
47
Gay-Friendly Online Discounts
Fab Deals Releases 'Big Gay Deal of the Day' for Daily Bargains
46
Guidebook For Gay Travelers
Traveling In Our Fabulous World
45
Gay Superheroes
Stan Lee Unveils Thom Creed, High School Basketball Player
44
Same-Sex Spousal Graphs
The 'All's Fair in Love' Infographic Shows Positive Change
43
Equality-Touting Fashion
The Veronicas Equal Rights T-Shirt is in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
42
Celebrity Gay Marriage
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres' Wedding
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
2
Marriage Equality Music Videos
The Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Video Supports Civil Rights
1
Calling In Gay to Work
Protesting Prop 8 Through Charitable Work
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Skincare Pop-Up Trucks
Neutrogena Canada will Host a Boost Bus in Toronto
Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Pride-Celebrating Jewelry Collections
Olaeda Partners with Jamie Pandit for a Unique Collection
Empowering Pride Running Shoes
The Brooks Running x Adam Dalton Blake ‘24 Pride Collection Dropped
Playful Pride-Inspired Candles
Candier Launches the 'Sounds Gay. Yay, I’m in Candle'
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces
Sephora Launched 'Brave Spaces' in Honor of Pride
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Desert Oasis Domes
PATRÓN 360° Invites Canadians Into a Fusion of Tech & Artistry
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Pride Month Cosmetic Campaigns
Nivea Proud In Your Skin Was Created with PFLAG National
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Queer Beach-Themed Candles
VIGYL Reintroduces the Hanlan’s Candle for Pride Month
Pride Juice Packs
The Pressed Juicery Pride Pack Arrives in Time for Pride
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Pride Month Candy Branding
The Limited-Edition Skittles Pride Packaging Celebrates Community
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Premium Athleticwear Pop-Ups
Reigning Champ Announces Pop-Up in Toronto’s Yorkdale Centre
Pride Eyeshadow Launches
Mac Launches 40 Shades of Pride Eyeshadow Vault
Limited-Edition Hairspray Packaging
DESIGNME Celebrates Pride with the HOLD.ME Three-Way Hairspray
Passion-Themed Anniversary Ads
Pepsi Celebrates Its 90th Birthday in Canada with a Quebec Event
Whimsical Outdoor Festivals
Foffy's Wonderland is Openning in Toronto's Downsview Park
Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer
Streets of Toronto Has Introduced the Cheeky Raccoon Lager
Toronto Cannabis Workshops
The Cannabinista Hosted an Infused Mocktail Workshop in Toronto
Inclusive Sporting Initiatives
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is Supporting Neurodiverse Sports
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Vibrant Pride Month Makeup
The Makeup Revolution Beam Bright Rainbow Highlighter is Easy to Use
LGBTQ Youth-Benefiting Doughnuts
Voodoo Doughnut's Pride Bar Doughnut Supports It Gets Better
Pride Month Perfume Packaging
These Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume Bottles Showcase Keith Haring Art
LGBTQI+-Friendly Travel Destinations
Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica Debuted 2024 Live & Proud Events
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Chic Multi-Colored Lockers
Mustard Made Partners with Josh and Matt for the Rainbow Standard
Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events
Pearle Weddings is Hosting an Event in Late August in Toronto
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Pride Month Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Pride Limited Edition Collection Supports GLAAD
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Pride-Themed Acne Treatments
Peace Out Skincare Debuted a Special Edition of Its Acne Healing Dots
Summer-Specific Canadian Campaigns
Que Pasa Launches its 'Summer Bummer Insurance' Event
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Rainbow Skincare Sets
Beekman 1802's Bloom with Pride Set Features Colorful Mini Booster Serums
Stuttering Awareness Initiatives
The Canadian Stuttering Association & john st. Launch a Campaign
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Philanthropic Cosmetic Brand Initiatives
Kiehl’s Open Doors Supports LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Suicide Prevention Campaigns
To Write Love on Her Arms Launches the Please Stay Alive Campaign
Charitable Pride Month Burgers
Honest Burgers Brooklyn Stonewall Inn Edition is Available Now
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Prideful Sprinkle-Topped Shakes
Shake Shack Unveils the New Pride Shake Ahead of Pride Month
Denim Pride Collections
Levi's Releases Its Pride Collection Called Rainbow Rodeo
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Cheery Holiday-Themed Cocktail Bars
Miracle Toronto Returns to Toronto with an Expanded Lineup
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Caribbean Cultural Celebrations
Carnival Oasis 2024 Transforms Toronto into a Caribbean Haven
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
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Educational Affordable Housing Initiatives
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is Uniting Youth
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines
Target Dresses Up the Pride Birds to Celebrate this Month
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
Extravagant New Year's Events
W Toronto New Year's Events' are a Spectacular Start to 2025
Toronto Pickleball Clubs
Fairgrounds and QuadReal are Hosting a Free-to-play Pickleball Weekend
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Mom-Friendly Hotel Programming
Hotel X Toronto is Hosting Fun Activities for Mother’s Day Weekend
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Electronics-Branded Football Jerseys
LG Electronics Canada is Partnering with the Toronto FC
Water Conservation-Promoting Fashion Shows
The Wet Gala is Scheduled for May 30th, 2024 in Toronto
Pride-Themed Performance Socks
MoveActive is Celebrating Pride 2024 with Love Wins
Inequalities-Focused Exhibition Forums
Triennale Milano Marks Its 24th International Exhibition
Indigenous-Owned Holiday Events
Aaniin Pop-Up Showcases Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Toronto Film Festivals
The Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival is Back from June to July
LGBTQ Employee Programs
Intuit India's Partnership with Leading With Pride Supports LGTBQ Workers
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
Pride Month Campaign Extensions
Nivea Proud In Your Skin Campaign Was Extended
Black History Month Markets
Blair&jack is Part of the Up Express Black History Month Market
Pride-Celebrating Cannabis Gummies
Midweek Friday Pride Gummies Support an LGBTQ+ Resource
Pride-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Eyebuydirect's Pride On Collection Supports The Trevor Project
Health Equity Initiatives
Staples Canada's 'Close the Gap' Campaign Addresses Health Disparities
Chess Club Pop-Ups
Knightcap Chess Club to Host Chess Fest in Toronto
2SLGBTQI Demetia Awareness Campaigns
'Help Us Remain' Emphasizes the Need for Dementia Support
LGBTQ-Supporting Beer Cans
'Alchemist Beer' Debuted a New IPA and 'Just Say Gay' Packaging
Inclusive LGBTQ+ Events
LA Pride Collaborates with Let's Party L|P to Present Pride is Universal
Celebratory Stonewall Beers
The Stonewall Inn IPA from the Brooklyn Brewery is Arriving in the UK
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Luxe Culinary Experiences
W Toronto's Limited-Time Tasting Menu Boasts a Blend of Flavors
Disco-Inspired Toronto Events
Rosé Disco is Coming Back Again This August
Pride Month Popcorn Snacks
These Popcorn Shed Pride Month Products Come in Two Chromatic Options
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Afro-Canadian Cultural Celebrations
Harbourfront Centre Announced KUUMBA 2024
Lung Health Awareness Campaigns
The Lung Health Foundation Teams Up with Maggie Mac Neil
Prideful Cider Retail Kits
These Strongbow Pride Kits Help Retailers Get Ready for the Event
Inclusive Book Campaigns
Indigo is Celebrating Freedom to Read Week by Spotlighting Book
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Fitness Club Pride Collaborations
Equinox Announces its Exhibition and Benefit Auction
Women-Empowering Hotel Group Initiatives
Radisson Hotel Group Launched an Inaugural Diversity Week
Charitable Indigenous Awareness Shirts
Giant Tiger Marks Orange Shirt Day with a Special Release
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Inclusive Air Force Panels
The Air Force Materiel Command is Set to Host a Panel for Pride Month
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Traveling Food Festivals
Northern Heat Rib Series Will Be Traveling to 10 Cities in Ontario
Collaborative Women's Basketball Initiatives
The WNBA Toronto Franchise Launched NameYourTeam.ca
Affordable Back-To-School Events
Men's Closet Hosts Two Notable Events in Orlando, Florida
In-Browser Task Organization
Pride is a Todo List Chrome Extension That Boosts Productivity
Communal Festive Events
Cabbagetown’s Holiday in the Patch Event Was Held on December 7
Fundraising Pride Art Installations
TD Installs Pride Gate to Fundraise
Significant Airline Expansions
BermudAir Begins Service to Canada with Direct Flights to Toronto
National Loc Day Campaigns
Jamaican Mango & Lime Celebrates Natural Hair and Diversity
Pride-Inspired Social Initiatves
La Roche-posay Hosted Its 4th Annual 'Pride in Dermatology' Event
Health Awareness Retail Promotions
This Superdrug Sexual Health Week Promotion Offers Discounts
Youth-Focused Mentorship Programs
Career Accelerator Empowers Queer Youth in Career Advancement
Diverse Lunchbox Campaigns
All Flavours Welcome by Ritz Celebrates Cultural Differences
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
Mental Health-Centric Contest Campaigns
Carlton Cards Has Reaffirmed Its Support for Mental Health
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change
Pride-Themed Rainbow Donuts
Crosstown x Chef John Whaite Support Homeless LGBTQIA+ Young People
Cheeky Tattoo Marathons
NYCTattooShop Hosts Its Annual Friday the 13th Tattoo Marathon
Back-To-School Barbershop Initiatives
City Gear is Launching Its Sixth Annual Cutz 4 Kids Event