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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory

May 31, 2025

City of Toronto to raise Pride flag and celebrate Pride Month

On Monday, Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee, to mark the start of the City of Toronto’s Pride Month celebrations with a flag raising ceremony at Toronto City Hall.

The Pride Flag will be raised in celebration of the history, courage and contributions of Toronto’s Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Questioning (2SLGBTQ+) residents and communities.

The event will feature remarks and performances celebrating Toronto’s diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities and the City’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging. The Toronto Sign will also be lit in rainbow colours in honour of Pride Month.

Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Podium Roof, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W.
RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP to media@toronto.ca by 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2.

This year’s Pride Month festivities run from Sunday, June 1 to Monday, June 30 culminating in the Pride Parade, one of the largest cultural events of its kind in North America, on Sunday, June 29.

More information about the City’s Pride Month celebrations, including a list of performers for City Hall’s flag raising, is available on the City’s Pride Month webpage: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pride-month/.

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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