The pictures tell the story: a day full of pride and joy and support. Toronto is the fourth city to host a WorldPride festival since they started in 2000. Events have also been held in Rome, Jerusalem, and London.
Thanks to Alain Sojourner for many of the photos here.
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So hot that hunky firemen needed to cool down the crowd. Squirt me! Squirt me!
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An enormous crowd filled the streets to capacity.
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Hold on to that rail, boys, this float's picking up speed.
Supporting our LGBT friends in Russia.
Christians being really Christian.
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Rugby can be played anywhere, even in the middle of a busy parade.
Awesomely crafted banner, ladies.
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Beware of Trojans bearing gifts. No, wait, that's not it.
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A+ for a coordinated theme.
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Hey, what're you looking at?
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Who knew talking to high school kids about homophobia could be so much fun?
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The folks at Amnesty International have the right idea.
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Parades are not serious affairs. Thank goodness.
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See you in Madrid!
Somebody hose those bears down -- they are too hot!
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First time on a float? It's fun, huh?
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A happy couple in the parade.
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Very cool to have a group representing Iran.
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The gorgeous ladies of WorldPride.
WorldAbPride 2014.
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Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne, the first openly gay premier of the province, waves as she marches.
Underwear is considered perfectly appropriate WorldPride wear.
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Invoking local politics, an impersonator of Toronto mayor Rob Ford takes a toke from a "crack pipe."
Fly, WorldPride bird, fly!
Enthusiastic parade supporters enliven the day.
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Pretty in pink.
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Pretty as a peacock.
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Time for another official hose-down.
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Mom! I told you and your friend to stay home!