People march in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
By The Canadian Press

Pride Parade marching through Toronto today; PM Mark Carney set to attend

Jun 28, 2026 | 8:05 AM

TORONTO — Toronto’s annual Pride Parade is underway, drawing crowds of partygoers as the city simultaneously basks in World Cup excitement.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the high-profile attendees to join the march.

The parade started forming along Rosedale Valley Road on Sunday morning, spurring downtown road closures, which police say will be lifted around 8 p.m.

The parade kicked off around 2 p.m.

Toronto Pride bills itself as the largest festival in Canada and the second-largest Pride in the world.

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The festival has faced funding shortfalls in recent years, citing corporate sponsor withdrawals because of backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion.

Organizers say this year’s theme is “We Won’t Stop,” reminding participants of the fights and victories behind rights and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.

Kojo Modeste, the festival’s executive director, says the theme aims to generate momentum and action that will create lasting change.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

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