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Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:13 pm
by Scooter
Live webcast here

For the first time, and probably a first in the world, the Prime Minister will be marching today, along with the Premier of Ontario and the Mayor of Toronto. The parade will begin with a tribute to the victims of Orlando.

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:10 pm
by Scooter
It turned out to be a great day.

As previously announced, the parade began with a tribute to Orlando:
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At 3:00 the parade came to a halt for a minute of silence in memory of the victims:
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Some showed their patriotic pride:
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If I rubbed his belly, would I get three wishes?
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The PM was having a great time:
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And it appears he brought some members of his fan club:
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Those estimating the crowd size believe it exceeded that of WorldPride two years ago:
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Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:04 pm
by Guinevere
Ab Fab! :ok :ok

Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:12 pm
by RayThom
There is very little difference between gay pride parades and the Mummers Parade in Philly on New Year's Day.
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Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:24 pm
by Lord Jim
Gay Pride parades are always amongst the most colorful and festive parades you'll see...

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:37 pm
by MajGenl.Meade
...or not see

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:54 pm
by Bicycle Bill
Scooter wrote:If I rubbed his belly, would I get three wishes?

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No, he'd probably expect *YOU* to grant *HIM* three wishes.
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-"BB"-

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:00 am
by Gob
Ok, are you in any of the images Scooter?

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:40 am
by Scooter
Maybe I am, and maybe I'm not :mrgreen:

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:44 pm
by Guinevere
Scooter wrote:Maybe I am, and maybe I'm not :mrgreen:
I'm guessing the maple leaf. That leaf headpiece is surely hiding some horns.... :mrgreen:

Re: Toronto Pride Parade

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:47 pm
by Scooter
Actually I watched it on television. The pictures were taken by a friend.