Happy Pride!
From its inception following the Stonewall Riots in 1969, Pride has always been more than a celebration: Pride commemorates pain and loss within 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and it serves as a demonstration to highlight the continued importance of resisting homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, particularly in their intersections with other identities and experiences. And as we actively work against anti-2SLGBTQ+ violence and all forms of oppression, it is vital that we recognize the leadership of queer and trans Black, Indigenous and Two-Spirit, and queer and trans people of colour communities in Pride movements. 2SLGBTQ+ liberation must be intersectional, centring those who are most marginalized within and outside of our communities.
We hope that you will join us for Pride events that honour our diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Let us come together to break isolation, sustain our communities, and celebrate each other and ourselves, with Pride.
Featured Events
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Progress Pride Flag Raising (St. George)
June 1, 2026 | 12PM
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and the U of T Institutional Equity Office are pleased to invite all members of the U of T community to join us at the annual U of T Progress Pride Flag Raising at Varsity Centre:
LOCATION: Varsity Centre (Enter via the Varsity Pavilion entrance off Devonshire)
NEW! We ask that guests register to attend.
(Registration is not mandatory, but it is helpful!)
All are welcome! Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with programming starting at 12 p.m. sharp.
- The event will take place rain or shine
- Light refreshments and snacks provided (hint: 🍦)
- U of T Bookstore Pride merch available for purchase (debit/credit only)
If you are attending the event and require accommodation(s) due to disability, please email edi.kpe@utoronto.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Progress Pride Flag Raising (UTM)
June 1, 2026 | 12PM
The UTM Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office is excited to invite you to an in-person Progress Pride Flag raising event taking place at the Davis Building (DV) main entrance and UTM campus flagpole. Join us for speakers, refreshments, information displays, and more!
Gathering starts at 12:00 pm and opening begins at 12:10 pm with opening remarks shared by Dr. Alex Gillespie, Vice-President and Principal, UTM and Tim Fricker, Dean of Student Experience and Well-Being, followed by the Progress Pride flag being raised by Campus Safety.
All U of T students, staff, faculty, and librarians are welcome; registration is not required.
If you have any accommodation requests or questions about the event, please contact the UTM EDI Office at: edio.utm@utoronto.ca.
Please note that this will be a photographed event. Please let photographers or event staff know if you have any questions or would not like your photograph taken.
Progress Pride Flag Raising (UTSC)
June 1, 2026 | 12PM
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office invites you to join us for the annual Pride Flag Raising event to commemorate Pride Month!
UTSC is proud to raise the Progress Pride Flag for the month of June. This gesture honours the diversity, resilience, and importance of 2SLGBTQ+ communities on our campus and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Pride Month!
Location: UTSC Flag Pole (in front of the Arts & Administration Building).
In the event of inclement weather, the Pride Flag Raising will be held in the Arts & Administration building atrium (AA112 foyer).
Opening remarks will be shared by Soph Dhrolia, Assistant Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, EDIO, followed by a special poetry reading from Ravisha Mall, Senior Communications Officer, Development and Alumni Relations Office. Afterwards, the Progress Pride Flag will be raised by Campus Safety.
Giveaways and treats will be available to attendees while quantities last!
Please note registration is not required for this event; all are welcome to attend. Please feel free to share this event with your colleagues.
For any accessibility concerns, or questions about this event, please contact edio.utsc@utoronto.ca.
Display Your Pride
June 17, 2026 | All Day
Every June, U of T’s three campuses celebrate Pride Month at U of T with the Display Your Pride event. This event encourages individuals and groups of people, whether an office team, department, or group of friends on campus, to show their 2SLGBTQ+ pride visually in a creative and fun way.
The University of Toronto Positive Space Committees, in collaboration with the Institutional Equity Office (IEO), are excited to announce that this year, 2026 Display Your Pride will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We invite you to submit your Display Your Pride (DYP) photo or video submission of your department, office team, colleagues, or group for a chance to WIN one of the categories outlined below!
Photos will be uploaded to the Positive Space website so that the tri-campus U of T community can enjoy them. An esteemed panel of judges made up of IEO staff and tri-campus Positive Space chairs will bestow prizes for:
- The most enthusiastic and original DYP display – WINS $150 team gift card towards a group lunch
(1 winner selected) - A randomly selected entry from each campus – WINS $100 team gift card towards a group lunch
(3 winners drawn)
Teams can submit multiple photos, but there is only one entry per group.
Submit by 11:59 PM on June 17, 2026. Early submissions are welcome!
Learn more about Display Your Pride and submit your photo or video.
U of T Pride Calendar
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