On the streets at Toronto’s Trans March and Dyke March

Scenes from two of Pride's most political events

By Xtra Staff • June 24, 2019 6:06 pm EDT

Thousands of people came out for the trans march in Toronto on June 21, 2019.

This past weekend, thousands turned out on the streets of Toronto for the Trans March and Dyke March — to protest, to call for change, to stand together. Each year, the marches are among the more political of Pride events, harkening back to the festival’s roots as a march for change and equality.

Xtra joined the LGBTQ2 marchers on the streets.

Thousands of people came out for the Trans March in Toronto on June 21, 2019. Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

People walk in the dyke march in Toronto on June 22, 2019.

People at the dyke march in Toronto block anti-LGBTQ2 protesters on June 22, 2019.

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