The Green Space Festival returns to Barbara Hall Park with the very best in drag and DJ talent coming your way…
It’s almost time for Toronto’s annual (and dare we say epic) Pride weekend. Included in the most anticipated Toronto Pride events is the Green Space Festival, which will return to Barbara Hall Park (519 Church St) from Wednesday, June 21 until Sunday, June 25 featuring some of Toronto’s top drag queens, a few of your favourites from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race as well as the hottest DJs from around the globe.
The Green Space Festival is an essential fundraising event for The 519, which has served as a valuable and vibrant hub for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in the city and beyond for the last 48 years.
“A true party for a cause, Green Space Festival is the essential fundraiser for The 519,” Stacy G Kelly, The 519’s director, philanthropy told IN Magazine last year. “Since inception, the Festival has directly raised $3.8 million for The 519’s programs and services for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and beyond.”
Thinking of heading out to attend the 2023 Green Space Festival and support the 519? Here’s everything you need to know about a few of Toronto’s must-attend Pride events.
Starry Night
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
5:00pm – 12:00am
Free admission and all ages welcome
One of the most loved events of the year has moved from Thursday night to Wednesday night this year. Starry Night is always packed with adoring fans and is definitely one of the most anticipated events during Toronto’s Pride Month. This year expect performances by legendary queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race (Gigi Goode, Gottmik and Kerri Colby) and Canada’s Drag Race (Kimmy Couture and Tynomi Banks). Starry Night’s stage will also feature a ton of Toronto’s top drag queens including Baby Bel Bel, Beardra Bidness, Bratpack, Ivory Towers, Makayla Couture, Manny Dingo, Sapphire Woods, Spectrum, Tiffany Boxx, Vitality Black, and Xtacy Love.
Disco Disco
Thursday, June 22, 2023
5:00pm – 12:00am
Free admission and all ages welcome
Disco Disco will take over Barbara Hall Park on Thursday night and feature performances from Willow Pill (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Jada Shada Hudson (Canada’s Drag Race), and Disco Divas. Plus, dance the night away with The Patchouli Brothers, The Illustrious Blacks, and Horse Meat Disco.
One World
Friday, June 23, 2023
5:00pm – 12:00am
Free admission and all ages welcome
One World will feature world-renowned electronic music from headliners Deko-ze, Cincity and Timmy Regisford. Plus, watch for performances throughout the evening from Jaida Essence Hall (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Miss Fiercalicious (Canada’s Drag Race).
Lipstick Jungle
Saturday, June 24, 2023
1:00pm – 12:00am
Free admission and all ages welcome
Held following the Dyke March on Saturday afternoon, Lipstick Jungle features leading DJs from Canada and abroad, including Delicious, Eric Drew & Octo Octa, Rimarkable, Morabito, and Anja Schneider.
Treehouse Party
Sunday, June 25, 2023
1:00pm – 12:00am
Free admission and all ages welcome
The annual Treehouse Party has become known as the landmark gathering of Pride Sunday in Toronto, a signature event that is highly anticipated every year by thousands of aficionados of the international party circuit. This year party-goers will come together under the sun to dance to the beats of an international roster of DJ’s including Ticky Ty, Lina Bradford, Calagna, Mystic Bill, Harry Romero, and DJJeff.
For more information on the 2023 Green Space Festival visit greenspaceto.org. Looking to get more involved or show your support in the future? You can learn more about volunteer opportunities at The519.org/volunteer, and show financial support for The 519’s essential work at The519.org/donate.
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