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Upcoming events

Toronto Santa Claus Parade

Sunday, November 23

We're joining PrideTO to bring pride and joy to the Toronto Santa Claus Parade! Don't miss the biggest parade in Toronto!!

Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, December 6

10am

Santa Claus is coming to Etobicoke! See Gayly Forward march in the Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade.

Past events

Waterfront Marathon

Sunday, October 19

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

Saturday, September 27

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

Friday, August 8

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

Beaches International Jazz Festival

Thu-Sat, July 24-26

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

photo: @baileyboughtacameralol

Toronto Pride Parade

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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

MCC Toronto's Church on Church
Pride Sunday Service

Sunday, June 29

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

Friday, June 27, 2025

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

Dyke Rally, March and Community Fair

Saturday, June 28, 2025

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

York Pride Parade

Saturday, 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

Saturday, 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

Thursday, 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.