TORONTO--(Marketwire - May 11, 2010) - All around the world, gay pride festivals celebrate the history, diversity, courage and culture of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. Pride festivals take place annually with many observed and celebrated around June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a defining event in the gay rights movement. As June is a few weeks away, Cheapflights.ca, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, has created a list of this summer's Top 10 Gay Pride Festivals in Canada and around the world.
"Summer is just around the corner, and, if you're looking for something fun to do, why not celebrate the LGBT culture at one of these top gay pride events here in Canada or abroad," says Oonagh Shiel, content editor at Cheapflights.ca. "Gay pride festivals not only feature the extravagant parades but also include street fairs, concerts, film festivals and more. Participating in and supporting these events not only increases awareness of the world's diverse gay communities, but provides the opportunity to attend some of the world's best parties!"
The following picks from Cheapflights.com's list of top Gay Pride Festivals in Canada and around the world will be celebrated in the upcoming summer months:
Vancouver, BC - The Vancouver Pride celebrations are the largest in Western Canada, attracting more than 500,000 participants last year. This year's festivities will focus on what it means to be free. It starts on June 26 with East Side Pride and culminates with the Pride Parade on August 1. Search and compare cheap flights to Vancouver
Montreal, QC - The Montreal Pride Celebrations run from August 12-15. "Share the Pride" is this year's theme -- an extravaganza of arts, entertainment, the Tropical Zone (a multi-ethnic, urban and caliente zone) and, the showstopper, the parade on August 15 with an artistic vision of "Our Superheroes". Expect lots of special powers and colourful costumes. Search and compare cheap flights to Montreal
Ottawa, ON - This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ottawa's colourful festival. Capital Pride 2010 will kick off on August 20 and finish on August 29. Highlights will be the Miss Capital Pride Pageant and the official Ottawa Pride Floating T-Dance which will cruise along the Ottawa with a 100 per cent proud DJ line-up. Search and compare cheap flights to Ottawa
Toronto, ON - Pride Toronto is celebrating its 30th anniversary between June 25-July 4 with a hopping schedule of arts and entertainment. Queer icon Cyndi Lauper will headline at a free concert in Queen's Park on July 3. Search and compare cheap flights to Toronto
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Officially the world's largest gay pride celebration, the Sao Paulo Brazil Gay Pride Parade gathered 3.1 million visitors in 2009, and expects to see 4 million this year. Celebrations run from June 3-7 with the parade, the headline event, taking place on June 6. The colourful floats, carnival-style costumes of the participants and pumping music make this an experience you don't want to miss. Search and compare cheap flights to Sao Paulo
San Francisco, US - San Francisco's Gay Pride Festival is the largest pride celebration in the United States and this year it's marking its 40th birthday with a great theme -- '40 and Fabulous'. On June 26 and 27, 19 stages and venues, 300 exhibitors, more than 200 parade contingents, and thousands upon thousands of party-goers will descend on Market Street to join the party. Search and compare cheap flights to San Francisco
London, England - Celebrate Gay Pride in London during its Festival Fortnight, which takes place from June 19 - July 3. Like San Francisco, this event is marking 40 years on the frontline of gay pride. LGBT London will find their voice -- along with the rest of this marvellously multicultural city -- with film, art, theatre, comedy, walking bar tours and a barnstorming parade that will snake along some of the most historic streets in this world city. Search and compare cheap flights to London
The other top gay pride festivals to make the list include events in New York City, Amsterdam and Berlin. To read Cheapflights.ca's full list of this summer's Top 10 Gay Pride Festivals in Canada and around the world visit www.cheapflights.ca/travel-tips/gay-pride-festivals/
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