US EditionToronto Pride Celebrations Continue Despite Financial Woes
- On June 14, 2025, Pride Toronto revealed it is experiencing a shortfall of $900,000 as a result of sponsors withdrawing support and increased expenses associated with organizing the festival.
- Kojo Modeste, the executive director, attributed the loss of funding to a backlash in the U.S. against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives during President Donald Trump's administration.
- Major sponsors like Google, Nissan, Home Depot, and Clorox chose not to contribute this year, though Google employees will still march on June 29.
- Toronto-Born drag king Krøme Inakuchi said companies withdrawing shows they “were never really with us to begin with,” emphasizing Pride's global welcome.
- Despite financial difficulties, organizers like Modeste view a smaller festival as a chance to strengthen LGBTQ+ solidarity and continue grassroots roots.
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‘We will not go anywhere': Toronto Pride celebrations continue despite financial woes
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