#arspec pride

[ace-aro-pride-toronto]

Reminder: Pride Parade tomorrow-- meet 12:45pm, A25

Pride Parade: Sunday, June 23, 2019: 12:45-1pm pm (# A 25)-- don’t come early! (we will already be waiting until 2pm to march)

Meet on Bloor, west of Ted Rogers Way /Jarvis. (Immediately behind PLAG and in front of the Toronto Bisexual Network). Featuring a brand new, hommade Aro pride flag!

Dress for the weather (e.g., sunscreen, hat, water, etc.)! Be prepared for lots of standing and waiting.

Note: Like the past several years, we especially invite trans/nb and bi/pan folks and folks with more radical politics who don’t have anyone else to participate with to march with us. We will be a diverse group, with diverse politics. All messages consistent with Ace Toronto’s Respect Guidelines are welcome.)

Other Information:

Pride Toronto Rules Note: Pride Toronto has kept the rule about covered faces: 

“ Masks, body suits and any other article that covers a participant’s face are allowed, as always. However, for safety reasons, all participants must be prepared and willing to show their faces to Parade Organizers and officials if requested”

TTC Note: Bloor/Younge is the closest TTC station with an elevator, but it will be very crowded with parade observers and very difficult to navigate. It is can be easier and faster for those who do not need an elevator to go to Sherbourne Station and walk west on Bloor.

General Notes:

We are collecting money to help cover the cost of participating in the Pride parade (which comes out to about $220). If you have not yet donated anything but would like you, you can bring your donation to the marches. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated! 

I have 2 leftover t-shirts (one “standard XL” and one “ladies XL”-- their phrasing). T-shirts are pwyc with a suggested donation of $5-$10 to cover the cost of the shirt.