Bob hit Church Street early on Saturday morning, camera in hand, ready to soak in the joyful chaos of Pride Toronto. The city had already started buzzing — rainbow flags flapping in the summer breeze, music thumping through open windows, and people glittering with excitement.
The first stop was an eye-popping window performance. A drag queen in a rainbow zigzag dress belted out lyrics through a microphone, framed by balloon towers and bright flower boxes. Bob couldn’t resist. He raised his camera just in time to catch the performer's power pose — fierce, fabulous, and full of attitude. The window was decked out in pride and trans flag colors, and the crowd on the street cheered every time a note rang out.
Further down the street, Bob ran into another queen who clearly came to turn heads. With an electric orange jumpsuit, giant red curls, and pink stars stitched from shoulder to toe, she gave the camera a smirk and a snarl that could melt asphalt. “She was larger than life,” Bob noted. “And honestly, her confidence was contagious.”
The highlight of the morning was the Pride and Remembrance Run. Hundreds of runners, joggers, and walkers filled the street in celebration and solidarity, many sporting rainbow medals and matching shirts. Some waved tiny flags; others danced their way to the finish line. Bob captured a wide shot showing the runners fanning out along the route, laughter and pride beaming from their faces.
By 11 a.m., the village was alive with colour, music, and movement. For Bob, it wasn’t just about snapping photos — it was about capturing the spirit of inclusion, courage, and joy that defines Pride Toronto.
He left the morning with memory cards full of moments and a heart full of gratitude. “There’s no better place to be yourself,” Bob said, “or to celebrate the beauty of everyone else doing the same.”
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