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

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Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

Credit: Michelle Turingan/Xtra

Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

Credit: Michelle Turingan/Xtra

People walk in the Dyke March in Toronto on June 22, 2019. Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

People at the Dyke March in Toronto block anti-LGBTQ2 protesters on June 22, 2019. Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra

Credit: Corey Misquita/Xtra