It will be an international celebration incorporating activism, human rights, and diversity. Pride Week in Toronto generally draws an estimated 1 million people and $130 million dollars to the local economy, and WorldPride 2014 is expected to be five times larger. Going forward, WorldPride will be held every 5 years in a host city selected by InterPride. Toronto was chosen to host the first WorldPride to be held in North America. Back in 2009, Pride Toronto, in partnership with Tourism Toronto submitted a bid to host WorldPride 2014. The Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 29, with the Trans*Pride March occurring on Friday, June 27 and the Dyke March on Saturday, June 28. WorldPride Toronto is being held this year from June 20-29.Some of the events near Torys offices are listed below: Pride events will take place across North America this summer. 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City, the event largely regarded as the catalyst for the LGBT movement for civil rights. The Diversity Committee is recognizing Pride Week 2014.
