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Upcoming events

Toronto St Patrick's Parade

Sunday, March 15

Gayly Forward will be marching in the St Patrick's Parade again this year!

Beaches Easter Parade

Sunday, April 5

Gayly Forward will be marching in the Toronto Beaches Easter Parade again this year!

Gayly Forward Cabaret

Thursday, April 30

7:00pm-8:30pm

The 519, 519 Church St

Gayly Forward will be producing a Cabaret. The Cabaret will feature soloists and small ensembles, including Gayly Forward's new Brass Quintet. The full band will also play iconic pop favourites!

Past events

The 519 Winter Market

December 13, 2025

Gayly Forward performed for The 519's Winter Market. We brought fun music into the wintery weather for those attending the market.

Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

December 6, 2025

Gayly Forward brought queer holiday cheer to the Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade!

Toronto Santa Claus Parade

November 23, 2025

Gayly Forward marched with Pride Toronto to bring pride and joy to the Toronto Santa Claus Parade! We were thrilled to have been included in the original Santa Claus parade.

Waterfront Marathon

October 19, 2025

We teamed up with Front Runners Toronto, Queer Run Club, SparQ Runners and The 519 to form a Queer Cheer Station. We played music to motivate the runners as they zoomed past us!

Peterborough Pride

September 27, 2025

Gayly Forward led the charge for the Peterborough Pride Parade! We also got to kick-off the Pride in the Park festivities!

Hamilton Pride at the Pier

August 8, 2025

We hit the road to perform on the main stage at Pride Hamilton's Pride at the Pier festival!

Beaches International Jazz Festival

July 24-26, 2025

Gayly Forward performed at the Beaches Jazz Festival's StreetFest!

photo: @baileyboughtacameralol

Toronto Pride Parade

June 29, 2025

For the second time, Gayly Forward performed in the Toronto Pride Parade!

MCC Toronto's Church on Church
Pride Sunday Service

June 29, 2025

Gayly Forward opened up MCC Toronto's "Church on Church" Pride Sunday Service at The Concert Hall. It was a fabulous way to start off Pride Sunday!

Trans Community Fair, Rally and March

June 27, 2025

Gayly Forward performed at the Trans Community Fair, and marched in the Trans March.

Dyke Rally, March and Community Fair

June 28, 2025

Gayly Forward marched in the Dyke March, and performed at the Dyke Community Fair

York Pride Parade

June 21, 2025

Gayly Forward is making herstory!

This was the first time a marching band has performed in the York Pride Parade! We're honoured to have been invited for this 25th anniversary of York Pride!

Tribute Parade for Miz

June 14, 2025

"Miz was a walking rainbow. It was her dying wish that, instead of a funeral, we have a colourful parade in Havelock. The whole town is involved; everyone in Havelock is preparing their most colorful outfits to wear to celebrate her life. She saw Gayly Forward in the Peterborough Pride parade and, so enjoyed your music and said how wonderful you were."

Kensington Health Pride

June 12, 2025

We brought a Pride Parade to Kensington Health. This pride celebration was so loved by the residents, and was a meaningful addition to their pride calendar.