WORLD PRIDE 2014 goes to TORONTO


	WORLD PRIDE 2014 goes to TORONTO

yorkville

10-19-2009 5:56 PM

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toronto, gay, pride, festival, canada, ontario, lgtb, lesbian, church st.

yorkville says:

Everyone should see Pride Parade (or even whole Pride week) in Toronto - no matter if you're gay or stright - this is THE event.

And in 2014 it seems will be even more incredible than ever

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