Toronto Parkdale Pride Party & Community Fair 2006

In the heart of Gay Toronto's Queer West Village Saturday June 10, 2006. Toronto Pride Ride Noon to 4 pm. Community Fair 7 pm to 9 pm and Pride Dance 9 pm to 2 am. (name changed to Queer West Fest - June 15, 2007)




The Gay West Community Network is presenting the 1st Annual Parkdale Queer Pride Party, happening Saturday June 10th at the upstairs skylight room, Rhino Bar and Restaurent, private lounge, 1249 Queen Street W, just west of Dufferin Street, southside.(416-535-8089) In the past seven years there have been other Parkdale Pride Celebrations from from picnics to forums and everything in between. We're always thinking up something new and exciting. The non-profit "Network" has been around for nearly 10 years promoting queer events and happenings, as well as the multitude of queer-friendly establishments that are in the west end of Toronto. Parkdale is a place to party, as well as a place to call home.


1st Annual Pride Toronto West - Mix and Mingle Community Fair The fair provides Queer Activists, Community and Non-profit groups with a public forum to explain their role in our community, educate you about their mission, recruit volunteers and garner support for their cause. The Pride Toronto West Marketplace also, allows vendors, artisans and businesses large and small a wonderful space to exhibit and sell their wares, services, products and marketing support to our community. There will be business people to talk to you about Travel, Health, Lifestyle, Sports and Literature. This is a wonderful opportunity for businesses large and small to exhibit and sell their wares, services, products and marketing support to our community. The Community Fair will take place 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday June 10th 2006. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and cocktails at The Rhino in their bar/restaurant located on the main level, 1249 Queen Street W.Ph. 416-535-8089 ">Street
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6 hours non-stop - high energy DJ dance tunes until 3 AM


The Parkdale Pride Dance Party begins at 9PM Private lounge upstairs at The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street W, and is aimed at bringing various members of the community together to celebrate the beginning of summer, and act as a prelude to the Toronto Pride festivities. There will be a spectrum with of DJ’s, spinning throughout the night ~ One an Hour ~ with an Open Format. Are You Ready?

Some of Toronto's most recognized and award winning queer Disk Jockeys will be spinning tonight!

DJ Drat - Jukebox Style (9PM to 10PM) (no website yet)

DJ Mellassie-I - Eclectic Weirdness (10PM to 11PM) (no website yet)

DJ Sasha van Bon Bon - Pop, Classic Rock, Motown, Electro (11PM to 12AM) http://www.thescandelles.com/

DJ Chiclet - Electro, Electro/House (12AM to 1AM) http://www.djchiclet.com/

DJ Barbi - New Wave/Electro (1AM to 2AM) www.myspace.com/djbarbi

DJ TK - Dirty Pounding House (2 AM to 3 AM) djtk.net








2nd Annual Toronto Pride Ride 2006 For those that are more energetic, the Gay West Bike Club is meeting for their monthly ride at noon on the same day. This “social bike club” generally meets the last Sunday of every month but this is a special Pride Ride to coincide with this event.



Party Details: Sat June 10th - Rhino Bar and RestaurantUpstairs Skylight Lounge, 1249 Queen St W - $5 after 10PM. Watch for our Big Advertisment in Toronto Xtra gay and lesbian newspaper. Thursday May 25 and June 8th, 2006. (Party Location Street Map)



All Orientations Welcome to Attend! (Licenced event, ages 19+) Interested in taking part as volunteer, sponsor or performer? Contact queerwestinfo@gmail.com or Call  416-879-7954 .(West Toronto, Ontario.

(name changed to Queer West Fest - June 15, 2007)

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