Here's your guide to getting around on Pride weekend
Pride month is coming to an end and the annual parade, as well as other events, will close multiple roads this weekend.
Multiple roads and TTC routes will be closed for Pride events
Pride month is coming to an end and the annual parade at 2 p.m. on Sunday, as well as other pride events, will close multiple roads this weekend.
If you're planning on hitting the road this weekend, make sure you're aware of the following changes so you can plan your route accordingly.
Community Street Festival: Friday to Monday
- Church Street from Dundas Street East to Bloor Street East will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.
Trans Pride March: Friday
- Roads along the route will be closed from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It will start at the intersection of Church and Hayden streets, proceed north to Bloor Street East, then west on Bloor Street East, south on Yonge Street and east on Carlton Street to Allan Gardens.
Pride and Remembrance Run: Saturday
- Wellesley Street East between Jarvis Street and Queen's Park Crescent East, and Queen's Park Crescent West between College Street and Bloor Street West, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Summer Solstice Festival: Saturday
It's not a Pride-related event, but if you're planning to get around the Junction on Saturday, you'll need to factor in these closures.
Dundas Street West between Indian Grove and High Park Avenue will be closed.
Additionally, the entrances onto Dundas Street West from Pacific Avenue, Mavety Street, Medland Street, Heintzman Street, and Indian Grove will be closed for the day.
Dyke March: Saturday
- The march will start at the intersection of Church and Hayden Streets, proceed north to Bloor Street East, then west on Bloor Street East, south on Yonge Street and east on Carlton Street to Allan Gardens. Roads affected will be closed from noon to 6 p.m.
Pride Parade: Sunday
- The parade will start at Church Street and Bloor Street East, proceed west on Bloor Street East, south on Yonge Street and east on Dundas Street East to Victoria Street. A number of roads in the area will be closed for periods between noon and 7 p.m., with the parade taking place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Rosedale Valley Road from Park Road to Bayview Avenue will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TTC closures
- Line 3 will be closed early between Kennedy and McCowan Saturday at 11 p.m. and a single day closure on Sunday for repair work. Shuttle buses will be operating and Wheel-Trans services will be available for customers requiring accessible services. Customers may request the service from any TTC employee.