Registrations for the 2025 Parade are now open! Take part in the largest Parade in North America where we celebrate the diversity, beauty and progress of the 2SLGBTQl+ community.
Please note registration will close May 6th, 2025 5:00pm ET, unless booked out earlier so get in quick!
If you have any questions you can reach us at parade@pridetoronto.com.
In order to do our part in reducing the carbon footprint of the festival weekend, we are strongly encouraging Parade contingents, sponsors, partners, and community members to consider marching in the annual Parade over the use of registering vehicles and floats. This eco-friendly approach is not only better for our environment but also allows us to celebrate the origins of Pride Toronto which started as a protest on foot. Costumes, themed collectives, and creativity are highly encouraged.
Should registering a vehicle or float still be preferred, we are introducing new requirements and regulations that must be abided by in order to participate in the Parade. Vehicles must either be:
If a vehicle is pulling a float, then the total length of the vehicle and the float combined must not exceed 40 feet.
Proof of compliance with the new regulations must be provided to Pride Toronto no later than June 11th, 2025.
If you are interested in participating in the Pride Parade 2025, please review the Terms and Conditions.
If you are interested in participating but facing financial barriers, please contact us at parade@pridetoronto.com to see how you can participate in 2025.
Permit Types
Earlybird
Nov 1 to Dec 16
Regular
Dec 17 to Mar 18
Late
Mar 19 to May 6
Motorcycle Permit
$11
$11
$52
Individual Permit – for individuals who do not have a group and would like to walk in the parade
Pay what you can
Pay what you can
$52
If you are a Consulate office, Board of Trade, Tourist Board representing international countries, as well as tourism companies – please contact parade@pridetoronto.com before completing an online application form.
1. General
1.1. The “Participant” is referred to as the individual, organization, contingent or company partaking in the Pride Toronto Parade. The Participant is responsible for all associated individuals involved with their contingent in the Parade.
1.2. Each Participant must have a minimum of one (1) lead who will be responsible for following and communicating all rules and regulations to the Participant’s contingent and getting all relevant information to Pride Toronto as needed.
1.3. Pride Toronto’s Parade Terms and Conditions are applicable to all Participants wishing to partake in Pride Toronto’s Parade.
1.4. The Pride Parade does not have unlimited spaces. Registration will close on May 6th, 2025 or once spaces are full.
1.5. Any violation of any of the Parade Terms and Conditions will affect the Participant’s continued involvement with Pride Toronto.
1.7. The Participant hereby declares policies upholding equal opportunity and non-discrimination have been adopted, by which discrimination on the grounds of Race, Ethnicity, Language, Colour, Creed, National Origin, Religious or Political affiliation, Sex, Age, Personal or Family Relationships, Disabilities, HIV/AIDS, Income Restrictions, Level of Literacy, Union Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity/Expression is prohibited by the organization/business or individual.
1.8. The Participant confirms that they are of the age of majority and have the authority to assume full responsibility for the behaviour of all persons participating in the contingent falling under this application. The Participant further agrees to comply with and enforce all of Pride Toronto’s Parade Terms and Conditions and applicable laws and regulations in connection with the event.
1.9. Pride Toronto expects (and the contractual terms explicitly state) that the Participant and all their contingents agree to operate in a manner that is consistent with the celebration of Pride Toronto in the communities by respecting the rights of all members of the community to participate in the event; by not presenting images or behaving in a manner that promotes or may promote degradation, stereotypes, hatred, or violence toward any persons and groups; and by adopting and adhering to appropriate non-discrimination and equal opportunity policies as a Participant.
1.10. All Pride Month participation opportunities including but not limited to StreetFair, Parade, Community Events, Advertising (web & guide) and all sponsor benefits are non-transferable. Only the logo/trademark of the organization/company that entered into a signed agreement and or written consent with Pride Toronto is permitted to be displayed in any of the opportunities listed above.
1.11. No Participants may display the Pride Toronto logo.
1.12. Pride Toronto retains the right to update or modify the Parade Terms and Conditions with written notice to Participants. Participants have three (3) business days to raise an issue with Pride Toronto about the modified terms and express interest in removal.
1.13. Pride Toronto retains the right to refuse any application without liability. Pride Toronto retains the right to cancel or modify Pride Toronto or Pride Toronto events at any time, in part or in full, without liability.
1.14. Parade monitors will be in all areas of the Parade to ensure all terms and conditions are being abided by. If any Participant is in violation of the Parade Terms and Conditions set forth in this document, Pride Toronto has the right to ask for Participant removal, financial fine/bond, and has the right to deny future registrations from the Participant.
1.15. If any of the Participant’s contingents have a Criminal Record, the Participant must disclose that information to Pride Toronto staff during the registration process or as soon as they are made aware.
1.16. No Participant may solicit donations.
1.17. Each Parade Participant will be required to provide proof of liability insurance for a minimum of $2 million, naming Pride Toronto as Additional Insured, effective June 29, 2025. An original certificate from your insurer and all other appropriate documents must be uploaded to your registration form no later than June 1, 2025. Failure to do so will result in automatic withdrawal for the event.
2. Registration Information
2.1. All registrations must be received through Pride Toronto’s registration platform as advertised on Pride Toronto’s website.
2.2. The act of receiving an online registration shall not be deemed to impart or imply any obligation for Pride Toronto to accept any bid or registration. Upon Pride Toronto’s review of registration, the Participant will be notified electronically of their acceptance into the Pride 2025 Parade.
2.3. Registrations will be considered incomplete, and permits will not be placed on hold if full payment is not made.
2.4. All Participants must meet category eligibility requirements as outlined in the online application. If requested by Pride Toronto, Participants must provide proof of qualification for the selected category. Should there be a dispute, Pride Toronto reserves the right to deny registration on the grounds of ineligibility or offer the Participant an opportunity to re-register under the appropriate category with payment of the appropriate fees. (Note: Pride Toronto will not reserve permits during a dispute or re-registration process).
2.5. Parade placement cannot be exchanged, shared, traded, or otherwise moved without Pride Toronto’s written permission. Pride Toronto will not guarantee that you will receive the location of your choice as indicated in your online registration. If your registration wishes to be near/beside another entry, both entries must indicate the request in their registration. Although not a guarantee, Pride Toronto will do its best to accommodate such requests. Pride Toronto furthermore reserves the right to change the Parade Placement of any Participant at any time.
2.6. All Charity/ Non-Profit registrants will be required to provide a charity or non-profit registration number.
2.7. Non-registered, unapproved groups will not be permitted to join the parade after May 6th, 2025.
2.8. Should a physical Parade not be permitted for reasons beyond Pride Toronto’s control, contingents will be given the opportunity to work with Pride Toronto on an alternative Parade option. Should the contingent prefer not to be included, Pride Toronto will defer the application to the following year. Deferrals will only be relevant for 1 year after the date of issue. Please note that no refunds will be given under any circumstance.
2.8.1. Deferrals can only be applied to the original application and registered Participant. There will be no transfer of application from one organization to another when applying for a deferral. The deferral has to be used towards the original application and permit category.
2.8.1.1. In the event a deferral is used for the following year’s Parade, the Participant may choose a different permit type and will be subject to any additional fees associated with the new permit.
3. Logistics, Operations and Safety
3.1. There will be a mandatory information session for all Participants (or their delegates). This session will explain the parade route, ensure that all participants are aware of all parade terms and conditions on day-of logistics, and answer any questions participants may have.
3.2. Participants will be given a separate arrival time for their marchers and vehicles. Vehicles should aim to arrive at the Staging Area as close to their scheduled time as possible; too early or too late can cause significant issues with Parade order. Marchers should arrive at the Marching Area at their scheduled time; please do not instruct your marchers to arrive earlier than the indicated time, as this can cause issues in the waiting area, and may also result in your group waiting for several hours before marching.
3.3. Vehicles and marchers will line up in different areas, which will be communicated to all Participants in the lead-up to the Parade.
3.4. Individuals riding on the float must be on it before it leaves the staging area. No one will be permitted to board their vehicle at the Parade start; this must be done in the vehicle holding area.
3.5. Once floats are in the holding area, participants are not allowed more than one vehicle in this area. Participants should have all that’s necessary on the float before getting to the holding area.
3.6. All floats and marchers must proceed down the Parade at a steady pace. Please work to keep gaps between all groups as tight as possible.
3.7. Alcohol and all other controlled substances are not permitted on the Parade route. Any individual, group or float found with alcohol or prohibited substances will be removed immediately.
3.8. The Participant agrees specifically that Pride Toronto assumes no responsibility for damages to persons or property, however caused, as a result of or pertaining to the Participant’s participation and/or activities.
3.9. The use of pyrotechnics, open flames, confetti, paper streamers, and water guns is strictly prohibited. Feathers attached to costumes are welcome, but should not be thrown or treated like confetti.
3.10. Masks, bodysuits, and any other article covering a Participant’s face are allowed. For safety reasons, all Participants must be prepared and willing to show their faces to Pride Toronto Parade Organizers and Officials if requested.
3.11. Nothing is to be higher than 12 feet off of the ground.
3.12. Puppets, boats, and dragons (marionettes) that are carried by performers inside the creations’s body are permitted. To avoid top-heaviness and balance problems, structures must be lightweight and no bigger than 12 feet from the ground.
3.13. It is the Participants’ responsibility to be adequately prepared for Parade Day. It is recommended that you provide food, water, and sunscreen for your Marchers.
3.14. The sale of any kind of goods or services to the crowd along the Parade route is strictly prohibited.
3.15. Animals are not allowed in the Parade with the exception of certified service animals.
3.16. Parking will not be provided for any Participant. There is no personal parking available from Pride Toronto anywhere on the festival site. Participants must make their own parking and travel arrangements.
3.17. Separate delivery of materials to the holding areas of the Parade site is prohibited.
3.18. Pride Toronto does not supply tents, tables, extension cords, chairs or any supplies to Participants. Participants are responsible for bringing what they need.
3.19. Garbage/recycling handling and removal standards must be met to with the satisfaction of the City of Toronto and the Pride Toronto Parade Committee. You are responsible for ALL garbage removal. Pride Toronto and the City of Toronto provide garbage, recycling, and organics receptacles, and their use is strongly encouraged. Misuse of these receptacles or a failure to separate waste appropriately may jeopardize the Participants’ future participation in Pride festivals.
3.20. Participants may not use or distribute any excessive and wasteful, non-compostable or non-recyclable materials throughout the Parade. This includes, but is not limited to plastic items, wax/plastic/foil coated paper, styrofoam, non-biodegradable containers, plastic bags, etc. We strongly advise looking towards an alternative for plastic water bottles, but they will not be banned for the Parade.
3.21. All Participants are responsible for bringing their own water to the festival site.
3.22. Copyright release for performances or broadcasts is the sole responsibility of the Participant. Pride Toronto assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever.
3.23. If Participants choose to have live performers or music, please ensure that the artist and music chosen reflect the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
3.24. The Participant is fully responsible for ensuring that they comply with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations (including, but not exclusively, noise, health, fire safety, etc.) which may apply to any aspect of the Participant’s participation.
3.25. The Participant is fully responsible for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, etc. by/to persons or property resulting from any actions or activities, omissions, statutory violations, or any kind of illegal or wrongful actions or activities of their doing. Infractions may require the revocation of the Participant’s permit without compensation.
3.26. For Participant Disputes, please refer to the Dispute Resolution Process in Appendix A.
4. Float and Vehicle Regulations
4.1. Participants must purchase an option 3 Permit to be eligible for a Float/Vehicle.
4.2. The Participant must supply Pride Toronto with the vehicle license plate and driver’s name by June 11th, 2025.
4.3. The Participant agrees to build their float and/or vehicle to the specifications listed on the Application Form and further down this document.
4.4. The Participant agrees that the vehicle selected to mobilize their float will meet the expectations set forth by Pride Toronto’s Green Initiative Guidelines during registration and all City of Toronto bylaws to ensure safety is upheld. This includes acquiring a vehicle that is certified e-powered vehicle, using a diesel engine vehicle if the Participant agrees to exclusively use biodiesel with said vehicle for the duration of the Parade (this includes arrival and departure), or a vehicle that runs on any biofuel. Proof of compliance must be provided to Pride Toronto no later than June 11th, 2025.
4.5. Each float built on a flatbed truck over 8 ft long MUST have the rear wheels covered with wood panels. Floats must not be higher than 12 ft from the ground (to avoid live streetcar cables), cannot be longer than 40 ft, and cannot be wider than 9 ft (one traffic lane wide). Floats that go beyond either of these measurements will not be permitted to proceed down the Parade route.
4.5.1. If a vehicle is pulling a float, then the total length of the vehicle and the float combined must not exceed 40 ft.
4.6. Participants with floats must have two designated turn marshals to march alongside the float to ensure the Participant’s marchers are directed away from the float during route turns. More information will be available at the Parade Information Session.
4.6.1. The names of these marshals should be indicated on the registration form by May 6th, 2025.
4.7. Each person must have a solid object to hold onto while riding the float. Once the Parade is underway, riders are NOT permitted to jump on or off of the float.
4.8. The Participant understands that the driver of any vehicle participating in the Parade or March must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license in the class appropriate to the vehicle, and appropriate insurance available for presentation at all times on the day of the Parade or March. The Participant understands that any driver who is unable to produce a valid license or insurance will be removed from the Parade/March.
4.9. The Participant agrees that the driver of any vehicle must follow Ontario’s distracted driving laws. While driving, including when stopped or at a red light, it is illegal to: use a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial – you can only touch a device to call 911 in an emergency, use a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console view display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video program a GPS device, except by voice commands.
4.10. The Participant agrees that the driver of any vehicle must not act as the Participants’s DJ in accordance with Ontario’s distracted driving laws.
4.11. Any drivers found to be intoxicated or with controlled substances or alcohol on their persons or in their vehicles will be removed from the Parade and March.
4.12. The Participant agrees that all drivers of motorcycles or any other vehicle that requires such protective gear must wear the appropriate riding gear, including helmets and seatbelts while riding their vehicles.
4.13. The Participant will comply with the rules and regulations of the holding area and acknowledge that it is not a building area. Floats are to arrive ready-made, with only final touches being applied within the holding area. Floats and Vehicles are not permitted to idle unless they absolutely need to for a brief moment.
4.14. During the designated float staging time, Participants must keep music at a reasonable level and may be required to turn down the volume to help the Pride Toronto team organize and communicate effectively to all floats. Once the floats leave the staging time, music can resume.
4.15. The Participant acknowledges and is responsible for ensuring that all floats have a dry chemical fire extinguisher and a basic first aid kit on board. We highly recommend that you also bring an emergency repair kit with tape, glue, wire, fuses, tools, etc.
4.16. The Participant acknowledges that upon completion of the Parade route floats will be ushered into an immediate de-staging area where they will be dismantled to road-ready* form within 10 minutes. *Road-ready vehicles are vehicles deemed to be safe on public roads in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act.
4.17. Each vehicle and float must know the contact information for a towing company appropriate to its size in case of Parade Day breakdowns. The Participant is responsible for the cost of towing in the event the Participant needs to be towed.
5. Sampling Regulations
5.1. Sampling is the act of handing out ‘samples’ or free items. Examples of samples could include pens, shirts, fans, reusable water bottles, etc.
5.2. Participants must purchase an Option 2 or Option 3 permit to be eligible for sampling.
5.3. The number of items sampled is limited to 10,000, and the nature of the items must be pre-approved by Pride Toronto. Inquiries about submitting for approval can be sent to parade@pridetoronto.com.
5.3.1. Sponsors of Pride Toronto’s festival may be exempt from the sampling permit policy, subject to signed contractual arrangements.
5.4. The items sampled must directly relate to the registered group and not to any unregistered group or organization, no matter how affiliated. Branding must be specified in the name of the registered group’s name.
5.5. If condoms are being distributed, they must be Trojan. Please contact parade@pridetoronto.com to discuss sampling condoms and if you would like Pride Toronto to secure Trojan condoms for you. Please note that it is while quantities last, and the Participant must arrange to pick up the condoms as early as April 14, 2025 and no later than May 14, 2025.
5.6. In an effort to ensure fairness for all groups, Pride Toronto reserves the right to assess and charge the sampling permit fees after the festival to any groups that sample without an issued permit.
5.7. Food and beverage items (wrapped or otherwise) may not be sampled or distributed along the Parade route.
5.8. Items must not be thrown into the crowd. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their marchers hand the sampling product to crowd members for safety purposes.
6. Accessibility
6.1. If you have individuals with accessibility needs please contact us at parade@pridetoronto.com.
6.2. The Participant is responsible for ensuring their float is made accessible for their contingents wishing to participate.
7. Payments and Refunds
7.1. All payments must be made online through the registration platform. We can also accommodate PayPal, E-Transfer, or wire payments. Cash and/or cheques for the Permit Fees will not be accepted. Registrations will not be processed if payment is incomplete. For any payment-related queries, please contact parade@pridetoronto.com.
7.4. A Participant has ten (10) business days from purchase to request a full refund for their permit. After ten (10) business days, no refund will be offered. All refunds are subject to a 10% administrative fee + HST. Additionally, there will be no refunds if a Participant purchases their permit within the late sign-up time period (March 18-May 3).
7.5. All refunds will take approximately 30 days to be processed.
7.6. There will be no refund of fees if a Participant is removed from the Festival/Parade.
7.7. Participants will be fined $500.00 if they leave anything behind in the holding or de-staging areas that should not have been left by the Participant, including garbage.
7.8. Pride Toronto uses a 3 tier pricing structure—see below. The tiers change over at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the date range listed.
7.9. Pride Toronto will not compensate, refund, discount, or in any other way be responsible for a the Particpant’s lack of interest from the public.
7.10. All prices are subject to 13% HST at checkout of the application.
8. Marketing and Logo Use
8.1. No group may display logos other than their own. No third-party branded sponsorship of any kind is permitted on the Parade route. Any group bearing a third-party logo (such as on a vehicle or on signs) will be prohibited from proceeding down the Parade route.
8.1.1. Union Participants are only eligible to display their respective Union logos and not the companies that are part of the Union.
8.2. The Participant will not present any messages – verbal, written, in imagery or otherwise that promote or condone violence or the incitement of hatred as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada and the City of Toronto’s Anti-Discrimination Policy or go against Pride Toronto’s Mission, Vision and Values.
8.3. The Participant will respect the rights of all members and supporters of our communities, and tailor their Parade messaging to be in solidarity.
8.4. Tied-down helium balloons are welcome, provided they are not higher than 12 ft from the ground.
9. Safety / Uniformed Security Officers
9.1. All Participants are responsible for the safety and security of their own goods and equipment and must ensure their safety by limiting any possible access to their equipment at all times.
9.2. Any uniformed and licensed security is the sole responsibility of the Participant.
10. Festival Float Specifications
10.1. No float or vehicle should be taller than 12 ft from the ground.
10.1.1. Keep structures lightweight to avoid top-heaviness and balance problems, they can be no higher than 12 ft from the ground.
10.2. Each float built on a flatbed truck over 8 ft long MUST have the rear wheels covered with wood panels. Floats must not be higher than 12 ft from the ground (to avoid live streetcar cables), cannot be longer than 40 ft, and cannot be wider than 9 ft (one traffic lane wide). Floats that go beyond either of these measurements will not be permitted to proceed down the Parade route.
10.2.1. If a vehicle is pulling a float, then the total length of the vehicle and the float combined must not exceed 40 ft.
10.3. Tied-down helium balloons are welcome, provided they are not higher than 12 ft from the ground. Signs and flags are encouraged. Messages must be consistent with Pride’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Signs and flags cannot be higher than 12 ft from the ground.
10.4. Vehicles must either be certified e-powered or have a diesel engine that will exclusively use biodiesel for the duration of the Parade (this includes arrival and departure) or use biofuel.
10.5. Trailers must fit within the measurements outlined in 10.2. Please ensure that your vehicle hitch ball is the correct weight and size to pull the respected trailer in addition to ensuring all trailer lights/signals/brake lights are functional.
10.6. Generators on floats need to be either battery-powered, solar power or gasless-operated.
11. Liability Release
11.1. In consideration of the acceptance of this registration and permission to participate in the Pride Parade, the Participant releases, waives and forever discharges Pride Toronto staff, board, volunteers, and suppliers, the City of Toronto and all other associations, sanctioning bodies and sponsoring companies, and all their respective agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, volunteers, staff, elected and appointed officials, successors and assigns of and from all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property howsoever caused, arising or to arise by reason of my participation in the said event, whether as an exhibitor, spectator, Participant, competitor or otherwise, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the event, and notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to, or occasioned by the negligence of any of the aforesaid.
12. Appendix A
Parade Participation Dispute Resolution
In accordance with the City of Toronto’s “Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation & City Policy”, the Dispute Resolution Process (DRP) is established by Pride Toronto to review and resolve complaints about a group’s participation in or exclusion from the Pride Parade. The Board appoints a roster of volunteer Dispute Resolution Officers (DROs) who have relevant professional experience in adjudication and dispute resolution. The DROs do not advocate on behalf of or represent any party in a dispute. The DRP is not a legal proceeding. For greater certainty, the DRP will only consider complaints about the participation or exclusion of a group in the Pride Parade, or an alleged violation of the rules and policies governing participation in the Parade or march. Complaints about any other Pride Toronto activities and decisions not relating to a group’s participation in or exclusion from the Pride Parade, and any proposed changes to the by-laws or policies of Pride Toronto, will not be considered through the DRP. This policy governs all complaints received in the 2025 calendar year.
How do I file a complaint through the DRP?
A complaint must be submitted by email to disputeresolution@pridetoronto.com. The complaint must contain all of the following information:
a. The complainant’s name, phone number and/or email address
b. The group whose participation or exclusion is the subject of the complaint;
c. The specific grounds for the complaint, including reference to the particular section in a Pride Toronto by-law, policy, or rule that is alleged to be at issue; and
d. The exact form of relief or remedy sought by the complainant.
The main body of the complaint – i.e., the specific grounds and relief sought – is limited to 500 words. No other documents should be submitted at this stage. Anonymous complaints or the use of pseudonyms are not permitted. Complaints that do not contain all of the required information, are longer than 500 words or are not submitted by email or by the deadline will not be considered.
A complainant must elect to proceed by mediation, to be followed by arbitration (if mediation fails), or waive mediation and simply elect to proceed to arbitration. Contact information will be provided to the presiding DRO, who may in turn also provide such information to the group affected by the complaint. Pride Toronto cannot guarantee that the names of complainants, their contact information or complaints, or the results of the DRP, will not become matters for the public record.
What are the timelines to submit a complaint?
The list of approved Parade Participants is posted on Pride Toronto’s website on June 1 2025. Complaints about a Pride Toronto approved or excluded Participant must be filed by June 10, 2025, but no earlier than June 1 2025, to address participation in the 2025 parade.
Who can submit a complaint?
Pride Toronto will only consider complaints from current members of the organization who are in good standing.
What are the resolution options?
There are three avenues or methods available to make a complaint and seek resolution including:
What happens after a complaint is filed?
If a complaint is submitted by the deadline established in a given year and contains all of the required information indicated above, a single DRO will be selected by Pride Toronto from the roster to preside over the dispute, including both the mediation and/or arbitration, as the circumstances may require. A single DRO may be selected to preside over two or more complaints that appear to involve substantially similar issues and/or affect the same group.
The DRO may dismiss a complaint on their own initiative, without requiring further information or submissions from a complainant or affected group, if in their opinion the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, or an abuse of process. For example, a complaint relating to an issue that has been resolved or adjudicated by a prior DRP, whether involving the same or different group(s) and/or complainant(s), shall be considered an abuse of process and be dismissed.
Otherwise, the mediation and/or arbitration process shall commence within three ( 3) days of the selection of the presiding DRO. Upon commencement, the DRO shall send a copy of the complaint to the contact person for the affected group.
The DRO has sole authority to (1) issue procedural rulings in the mediation and/or arbitration, including the rights of the complainant and the affected group to present information and/or make submissions in writing or in person; and where an arbitration occurs, (2) make findings based on information and submissions, and (3) render a final decision regarding a group’s participation in or exclusion from the Pride Parade.
Resolution of Complaints
If the affected group does not provide any information or response or participate in the mediation and/or arbitration, the DRP may still continue, and the DRO may nevertheless render a final decision regarding that group’s participation in or exclusion from the Pride Parade, which shall be binding on the affected group.
The entire mediation and/or arbitration process in relation to an affected group shall be concluded no later than one (1) week before the Pride Parade. If the entire mediation and/or arbitration process is not concluded by this deadline, the affected group shall be permitted to march in or be excluded from the Pride Parade, as would be the case prior to the initiation of the complaint(s).
If the mediation and/or arbitration process is concluded by the deadline, the results (and, where an arbitration occurs, any written reasons for the DRO’s final decision) shall be published within 5 days of the conclusion of the process.
There shall be no appeals or further reviews of any outcome of the DRP.
Limitation Of Liability
In consideration for participating in the DRP process, complainants and affected groups agree that Pride Toronto (including its staff, directors, and volunteers) and the DROs are immune from and not subject to civil claims or causes of action in relation to the DRP, and no legal proceedings in any form whatsoever shall be brought against Pride Toronto, its staff, directors, and volunteers, and/or any DRO, because of or in relation to their role in the DRP or any outcome of the DRP.
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Biography:
Victor Perez-Amado is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Urban and Regional Planning. Perez-Amado grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and lived in Miami and Boston before settling in Toronto. He is trained as an architect and urban designer, graduating from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the University of Florida.
His academic research centres on aging-in-place studies and multigenerational housing, including in 2SLGBTQI+ communities. These projects include Aging Together and Queering Home, a partnership with Egale-Canada. Before joining TMU, he worked on various masterplans and designs for independent and assisted living, focusing on seniors with dementia and autism in Boston. On another scale of engagement with the city, Perez-Amado is interested in activating public spaces by designing and building interactive and educational installations in the public realm. His methodology is based on theories of placemaking, where he explores prototyping, visualization, activation, and community engagement. These include installations along King Street West, Ontario Place, Winter Stations in the Beaches, and Toronto Climate Action public parks. His work has been exhibited at the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park, and the Harvard GSD Grounded Visionaries, among others.
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focusing on supporting and advocating for Latinxs living with HIV and 2SLGBTQ+ Latinos refugees. She is also the first Latina woman appointed to the board of directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network.
Viviana Santibanez is the founder and director of Vivi’r, a non-profit organization that helps and supports 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants, newcomers, and refugee Latinxs.Viviana connects with the community and refers people to social, legal, and health, running all these services with zero budget. She provides services for non-profit organizations such as Latinos Positivos Toronto, Toronto People Living with AIDS Foundation, Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council, Canada Trans Summit, and Ontario Cohort Studies. Viviana’s work incentivizing the LGBTQ+ community in Latino/Hispanic events has led to work with different communities, institutions, and organizations the support the integration of Latinx to Canada.
Viviana has a background in community health, nursing, community capacity building, and digital communications – She graduated as an Immigration
Consultant and assisted her community at no cost.
Multifaceted, she also represented Canada internationally, bringing the first-ever International Trans pageant title to Canada, where she competed in a trans-advocacy pageant that helped to inspire and empower trans women around the world. She is the first Latina awarded the Inspire LGBTQ Person of the Year in September 2022 by Inspire Awards. She has been recognized as among the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians since 2022.
Biography:
I am a world majority, Brown, Carib-Indigenous , trini, Indo, Chinese, callaloo, differently-abled, Jurassic and Bionic DYKE, Rainbow Senior/Elder.
Currently: a co-chair of the board of Pride Toronto, the Toronto Senior Pride Network, the board of ODLAN (Ontario Digital Literacy Access Network), trainer with The 519, the Liaison Committee of the ministry of seniors and accessibility, the VHA (Visiting Homemaker’s Association) Pride Working Group, Sinai Health System “Pride is good for your health” committee, a co-facilitator of the Youth/Elders Program of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, a volunteer at Hennick Bridgepoint rehab hospital, a member of True Davidson Acres LTC GSA (gender sexuality alliance), the city of Toronto SSLTC Working Group – developed “Leading and Learning with Pride – A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ SENIORS” (launched June 24/2022) and a co-author of the 2SLGBTQI Best Practice Guidelines of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Effective November 2023, a member of the Fabulous Stories Project for The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity – developing Queer Curriculum for high schools and a consultant for The Canada Senior Pride Network.
Humble and privileged recipient of the 2019 Inspire Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2021 Community One Foundation Steinert & Ferreiro Award and the 2023 Jill Andrew (NDP – MPP, Ontario) Community Hero Award.
Featured in the videos “Out At Home”, “The Journey of My Strong Brown Trini Carib Callaloo Dyke Body” – 2016. In 2023, feature length documentary “Supporting Our Selves” from The Community One Foundation.
Honoured DYKE Ambassador and Honoured Rainbow Senior Ambassador – PRIDE TORONTO – 2022
I am an educator, accessibility/accommodation consultant, story teller, sometime actor and a respectful troublemaker, disruptor, infiltrator and agitator 😈.
I live and work from an anti-oppression, anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, intergenerational and intersectional perspective. I advocate for Two Spirit, Indigenous, queer and transgender rainbow 🌈 seniors and youth of colour.
I enjoy doubles, dancing, dim sum, a cold beverage and a “trini lime “ anytime.
My EXISTENCE is my RESISTANCE!! Website – lezlieoutofthecloset.com
Biography:
Anmol Budhiraja, a 26-year-old resident of Toronto, ON, is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity. Originally from Jalandhar, Punjab, India, Anmol embarked on a transformative journey to Canada in 2016, initially as a student and now as a settler on the turtle island, proudly calling Toronto home.
As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Anmol actively contributes to community welfare as a Crisis Response Specialist at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. This role has provided them with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by the Two-Spirit, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ community, driving their passion for addressing these issues.
Anmol’s professional journey includes impactful roles as an Executive Assistant, showcasing expertise in grant writing, fundraising, and policy advocacy. Having completed a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, Honours Health Studies at the University of Waterloo, Anmol’s dedication to community engagement is evident through their role as a Teaching Assistant.
Beyond their professional and educational pursuits, Anmol’s interests encompass cultural competency, leadership, and continuous learning. Proficient in various tools, from Microsoft Office to Google applications, they bring a tech-savvy approach to their endeavors. Anmol’s diverse background, coupled with a strong commitment to community, positions them as an advocate for positive change, actively contributing to fostering inclusive environments and advancing social causes.
