Spring ends on June 21, then it is time for summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and that my friends is the best time of the year. Roasted and toasted, you got your charity runs, the famous World Naked Bike Ride and the Pride celebrations. Buckle up because it's going to get fast around here.
Global M March. Note: No permits means no festival but the march continues - gather at high noon Sat, May TBD at Queen's Park North, march begins at 2pm. Date to be confirmed. Will it happen now that MJ is legal? Keep tuning in to find out.
World Naked Gardening Day Sat, May 4 (usually first weekend of May).
Toronto Marathon Sun, May 5.
Canadian Music Week Mon to Sun, May 6-12.
Colour Me Rad 5k Sat, May TBD in Downsview Park.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival TCAF Sat to Sun, May 11-12.
Toronto Roller Derby League.
Cherry Blossoms in Toronto - should happen May (TBD). Best views in High Park. Update: Peak Blossoms in High Park TBD.
Miss Hooters Toronto Bikini Contest Wed, May (TBD) at the Downtown Hooters and Thurs, May (TBC) at the Toronto Airport Hooters - doors open at 7pm. Cost is $10.
Castrol Presents the Victoria Day Speedfest at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Fri to Sunday, May 17-19.
Spring Sessions Toronto's Festival of Beer Sat to Sun, May TBD.
Toronto International Circus Festival Sat to Mon, May TBD.
Anime North Fri to Sun, May 24-26.
Woofstock Sat to Sun, May TBD. Cute dogs in costumes at Woodbine Park in the Beach area. Don't forget about Winter Woofstock in November.
Toronto Lift Expo Fri to Sun, May TBD.
Doors Open Toronto Sat to Sun, May 25-26. Chance to see things normally closed to public or attractions with no entrance fee.
Northern Ink Xposure Tattoo Show Fri, May 31 to Sun, June 2.
Toronto Pro SuperShow Fri to Sun, Jun TBD.
Global M March. Note: No permits means no festival but the march continues - gather at high noon Sat, May TBD at Queen's Park North, march begins at 2pm. Date to be confirmed. Will it happen now that MJ is legal? Keep tuning in to find out.
World Naked Gardening Day Sat, May 4 (usually first weekend of May).
Toronto Marathon Sun, May 5.
Canadian Music Week Mon to Sun, May 6-12.
Colour Me Rad 5k Sat, May TBD in Downsview Park.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival TCAF Sat to Sun, May 11-12.
Toronto Roller Derby League.
Cherry Blossoms in Toronto - should happen May (TBD). Best views in High Park. Update: Peak Blossoms in High Park TBD.
Miss Hooters Toronto Bikini Contest Wed, May (TBD) at the Downtown Hooters and Thurs, May (TBC) at the Toronto Airport Hooters - doors open at 7pm. Cost is $10.
Castrol Presents the Victoria Day Speedfest at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Fri to Sunday, May 17-19.
Spring Sessions Toronto's Festival of Beer Sat to Sun, May TBD.
Toronto International Circus Festival Sat to Mon, May TBD.
Anime North Fri to Sun, May 24-26.
Woofstock Sat to Sun, May TBD. Cute dogs in costumes at Woodbine Park in the Beach area. Don't forget about Winter Woofstock in November.
Toronto Lift Expo Fri to Sun, May TBD.
Doors Open Toronto Sat to Sun, May 25-26. Chance to see things normally closed to public or attractions with no entrance fee.
Northern Ink Xposure Tattoo Show Fri, May 31 to Sun, June 2.
Toronto Pro SuperShow Fri to Sun, Jun TBD.
Luminato Fri to Sun, June 7-23. Cool art installations.
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Sat, Jun 8. Right through downtown Toronto, nude. Meet at Coronation Park by noon for some bodypainting, ride begins at 1pm.
Toronto edition of the Global Reddit Meetup in Trinity Bellwoods Sat, Jun TBD, starting at 2pm.
North By North East (NXNE) Music Festival Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Roncy Rocks in Roncesvalles Sat, June TBD.
The Beaches Ribfest - Beach BBQ and Brews: Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Taste of Little Italy Fri to Sun, June TBD.
CHIN Picnic has been merged with Taste of Little Italy Festival Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival Fri to Sat, Jun 14-15 at Sugar Beach.
Nuit Rose in Church/Wellesley Village and Queen St W. A festival of queer art and performance. Sat, Jun 15.
Hope Volleyball Tournament Sat, June TBD on Toronto Islands. Charity volleyball bash/tournament.
Battle of Black Creek Re-enactment Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Dragon Boat Race Festival Sat to Sun, Jun TBD.
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Sat, Jun 8. Right through downtown Toronto, nude. Meet at Coronation Park by noon for some bodypainting, ride begins at 1pm.
Toronto edition of the Global Reddit Meetup in Trinity Bellwoods Sat, Jun TBD, starting at 2pm.
North By North East (NXNE) Music Festival Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Roncy Rocks in Roncesvalles Sat, June TBD.
The Beaches Ribfest - Beach BBQ and Brews: Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Taste of Little Italy Fri to Sun, June TBD.
CHIN Picnic has been merged with Taste of Little Italy Festival Fri to Sun, June TBD.
Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival Fri to Sat, Jun 14-15 at Sugar Beach.
Nuit Rose in Church/Wellesley Village and Queen St W. A festival of queer art and performance. Sat, Jun 15.
Hope Volleyball Tournament Sat, June TBD on Toronto Islands. Charity volleyball bash/tournament.
Battle of Black Creek Re-enactment Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Dragon Boat Race Festival Sat to Sun, Jun TBD.
Bloorville Exotic Cars Sun, Jun 16.
iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards Sun, Jun TBD.
Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, Jun 21-30.
Summer Solstice Fri, June 21.
OM T.O. Thurs, June TBD. International Yoga Day
World Pride: Toronto Pride Week and Pride Parades Fri to Sun, June TBD. The parades are things of colour and beauty: Trans March on Friday, Dyke March on Saturday and the Pride Parade on Sunday. The Street Festival on Church St is on during Pride Weekend.
Pride Parade, Sunday, June TBD: Formation area: Rosedale Valley Road closed from Bayview Avenue to Park Road to accommodate the formation of the parade. Parade route: Starts at Church Street and Bloor Street East, goes west on Bloor Street East to Yonge Street, south on Yonge Street to Dundas Street and back to the festival on Church Street. Roads will be closed for varying periods between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The parade takes place from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Redpath Waterfront Festival Sat, June 29 to Mon, Jul 1 and the Tall Ships return.
Digital Dreams Festival Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Junction Summer Solstice Celebration Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Toronto Roller Derby League: Clam Slam Fri, Jun TBD. Part of the Pride Celebrations - love the name.
Canada Eve Fireworks Sun, June 30.
Events moved into July
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Fri to Sun, July 12-14.
iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards Sun, Jun TBD.
Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, Jun 21-30.
Summer Solstice Fri, June 21.
OM T.O. Thurs, June TBD. International Yoga Day
World Pride: Toronto Pride Week and Pride Parades Fri to Sun, June TBD. The parades are things of colour and beauty: Trans March on Friday, Dyke March on Saturday and the Pride Parade on Sunday. The Street Festival on Church St is on during Pride Weekend.
Pride Parade, Sunday, June TBD: Formation area: Rosedale Valley Road closed from Bayview Avenue to Park Road to accommodate the formation of the parade. Parade route: Starts at Church Street and Bloor Street East, goes west on Bloor Street East to Yonge Street, south on Yonge Street to Dundas Street and back to the festival on Church Street. Roads will be closed for varying periods between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The parade takes place from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Redpath Waterfront Festival Sat, June 29 to Mon, Jul 1 and the Tall Ships return.
Digital Dreams Festival Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Junction Summer Solstice Celebration Sat to Sun, June TBD.
Toronto Roller Derby League: Clam Slam Fri, Jun TBD. Part of the Pride Celebrations - love the name.
Canada Eve Fireworks Sun, June 30.
Events moved into July
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Fri to Sun, July 12-14.
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