Toronto Pride 2025 in photos: Messages of joy, resistance and hope

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Pride means different things to different people. For some it's a celebration; for others, it's a protest — for many queer people, it's both. This weekend, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Toronto with something to say. Here are some of the messages we saw. (Photos by Nick Lachance and McKenna Hart)

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Canada Day 2025: What's open and what's closed in Toronto

The 158th anniversary of Confederation lands on a Tuesday this year and while there's a chance of showers this Canada Day, there's plenty of celebrating to be done. Here's a look at the festivities happening across Toronto and what will be closed for business this Canada Day. Toronto's Pride month kicks off. Here's what to expect (new window) A quick guide to navigating Pride weekend in Toronto (new window) Fireworks shows across the city Ashbridges Bay Park will once again host the city's famous fireworks display on July 1 at 10 p.m. But this year, they'll last one whole minute longer, running all the way until 10:15 p.m. Several other parks will hold 15-minute firework shows at 10 p.m. on Canada Day, including Centennial Park, Milliken Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Amesbury Park. This year, Toronto's Harbourfront Centre will hold fireworks at 10:45 p.m. But for those looking to start celebrating earlier in the day, the waterfront cultural space will offer free and ticketed programming, ranging from music, to an outdoor marketplace, food and comedy from 12 p.m. onwards. Mel Lastman Square in North York will also be hosting free programming leading up to its firework celebration at 10 p.m. Children can enjoy a Kids Zone with jumping castles, face painting and crafts until 8 p.m. and parents can enjoy a food and local vendor fair until 9:30 p.m. In Mississauga, there will be three different ways to enjoy the fireworks. Port Credit will host a street festival with amusement rides, performers and vendors. Attendees can end off the festivities with fireworks over the lake at 10 p.m. Mississauga's Celebration Square will also host an evening full of events, including a performance by Connor Price and DJ ELEV8. They'll end it off with fireworks at 10 p.m. Lastly, the Streetsville BIA will present a flag raising ceremony, followed by a drone show and fireworks at 10 p.m. at Memorial Park. Family fun The Royal Ontario Museum will have free admission on Canada Day, though all its reservable tickets were quickly taken online. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Similarly, the Art Gallery of Ontario will open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The CN Tower will be lit in red and white July 1 and will operate with its regular hours. However, visitors are advised to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, as a union lockout means there will be no food or beverage services available (new window) . Cineplex Theatres will open regular hours on Tuesday. The Toronto Zoo will celebrate Canada Day with extended hours, open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ripley's Aquarium will open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. To honour Canada's inauguration in 1867, the aquarium will be offering 1,867 tickets per day for a discounted price of $18.67 from Saturday until Tuesday. The tickets are only available on-site. Canada Day 2024: What's open and what's closed in Toronto (new window) Canada's Wonderland will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can expect live music, authentic Canadian food and street performers from 12 p.m. onwards. Fireworks took place on Monday. The High Park Animal Display is open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Riverdale Farm will also open on Canada Day at 9 a.m., but will close at 5 p.m. All city-run outdoor pools are open and operating on a full summer schedule. Public pools will open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while splash pads will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ferry service to and from Toronto's Centre Island will operate fully on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. The following Toronto History Museums will be open Canada Day, with free admission, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fort York National Historic Site. Scarborough Museum. Gibson House Museum. All other history museum locations will be closed on Tuesday. WATCH | Toronto celebrates Canada Day: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? How Toronto is gearing up to celebrate Canada Day From free festivals to fireworks, there are a variety of events in Toronto taking place throughout the city Tuesday. CBC's Clara Pasieka breaks down what Torontonians can expect this Canada Day. What's closed on Canada Day? The St. Lawrence Market will be closed on Tuesday. All Toronto Public Library branches will be closed on Canada Day. The Eaton Centre and Vaughan Mills will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Square One will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following shopping malls will be closed: Yorkdale Mall. Sherway Gardens. Scarborough Town Centre. Shops at Don Mills. Dufferin Mall. Fairview Mall. Canada Post will be closed on Canada Day, with no mail collection or delivery. Most bank branches and major grocery stores will be closed on Tuesday. Public transit TTC service will begin at 6 a.m. on July 1 and close at 2 a.m. on July 2. Any routes that do not normally open on Sunday will be closed on Canada Day. To accommodate riders hoping to attend fireworks displays, the public transit agency will be increasing subway service on Lines 1 and 2. Service will also be increased for the 509 and 510 streetcars and the 92 Woodbine and 22 Coxwell bus routes. Metrolinx GO Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule on Tuesday. Gabriela Silva Ponte (new window) · CBC News

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