Gay Pride Parade in Montreal

Gay Pride Parade in Montreal

The Montreal Gay Pride Parade is an LGBTA tradition going strong since it was founded in 1979 when a group of 200 people commemorated New York City's 1969 Stonewall Riots with "Gairilla," the precursor to Montreal's Pride celebrations. This parade is a show of the community's solidarity, strength, and demand for the same respect, dignity, and basic rights as those granted to heterosexuals.

All the pictures have been taken by Elena.

The parade is generally held every mid-August and is preceded by a week of Pride activities and events. 

Pride Montreal recommends you take public transport or walk to the parade.

Annual events include a family-friendly Community Day and the Mega T-Dance, a huge celebration held right after the Pride Parade.

Montreal Pride Week attracts a lot of tourists, and with good reason.

Taking place the week before the Pride Parade, It's one of the international LGBT community's favorite Pride destinations.

Montreal's Gay Village is one of the largest gay villages in North America.

Expect the parade to last two to three hours.

Annual events include a family-friendly Community Day and the Mega T-Dance, a huge celebration held right after the Pride Parade.

The ambiance oozes with European charm and panache. 

Gay Strong men.

Many of the participants are in good physical shape.

One of the most well-knowns heros of the Montreal's Gay Community.

Some of the participants are really nice and amazing.

The Pride Parade is part of a weeklong celebration with art, music, and entertainment.

Festival St-Ambroise group.

The community flag.

Whether to bring children or not is an individual decision.