Pride Weekend in Toronto cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Pride Weekend in Toronto has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The City of Toronto has cancelled all events until June 30 and Pride Weekend was to be held from June 26 to 28.

In a statement, Pride Toronto said their team is working to deliver Pride celebrations in new, creative, and unique ways that ensure safety and physical distancing.

Mayor John Tory said some parts of Pride Month in June will continue, but didn’t provide specifics.

“I spoke with representatives from Pride Toronto today and I thank them for their understanding of this decision and expressed my own enthusiasm for Pride Month, which will still proceed in June, so stay tuned.”

“Pride is essential for our communities, and it is much more than simply a series of events,” continued the statement from Pride Toronto. “The decision by public health authorities to cancel permits through the month of June is a necessary one. Any future programming will be in alignment with the recommendations of the public health authorities and the communities we serve.”