First of all, Happy Pride Month! With that said, this seems like the perfect opportunity to share something that we’re very PROUD about!
One of the things that makes this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest extra special is for the very first time, the Riverside BIA is partnering with Pride Toronto to bring you Community Connect here in Riverside, an initiative that aims to expand awareness and create intentional space for 2SLGBTQI+ communities beyond the downtown core.
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Community Connect will be happening alongside the 12th installment of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on Saturday, June 6th (12-6pm) in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood. Pride Toronto will be taking over Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) with exciting programming such as live DJ sets and drag performances.
Check out the incredible line-up of artists who will be bringing music and entertainment to Community Connect in Riverside for Pride Month 2026:
Photo credit: INTROSPKT
INTROSPKT (@introspkt)
DJ | 12-1:30pm
Photo credit: Sucka Queen
Sucka Queen (@sucka_queen)
Bingo + Host | 1:30-2pm, 2:30-3pm, 3:45-4:15pm
Photo credit: Juarez El Cantante
Juarez El Cantante (@juarez_el_cantante)
Rapper | 2-2:15pm
Photo credit: Fox C. Shanty
Fox C. Shanty (@foxcshanty)
Drag King | 2:15-2:20pm, 3:20-3:25pm
Photo credit: Storm
Storm (@shesstormi)
Drag Queen | 2:20-2:25pm, 3:25-3:30pm
Photo credit: Mila Blue
Mila Blue (@themilablue)
Singer | 3:05-3:20pm
Photo credit: Priyana
Priyana (@priyana.music)
Singer | 3:30-3:45pm
Photo credit: DJ Bao
DJ Bao (@beatsbybao)
DJ | 4:15-6pm
Photo credit: Toronto Aces & Aros
There will also be community organizations present to engage with festival attendees, including:
- Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (@blackcapto)
- Toronto Fire Services (@torontofireservices)
- Toronto Aces & Aros (@toronto.aces.and.aros)
- Help A Girl Out/HAGO (@hago_canada)
Photo credit: Help A Girl Out/HAGO
A friendly reminder: you can also win local prizes at this year’s festival by entering the Riverside Eats & Beats Raffle! Enter the raffle either in person at the BIA booth (Queen E/Broadview) OR through the QR code in the festival guide anytime during the festival hours. Winners will be drawn and announced at the main stage throughout the day!
Click the button below to RSVP and get the official guide to Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest with full details and schedule, plus festival perks and promos straight to your inbox!
Can you believe the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is already this coming Saturday? Be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly to stay updated on the festival!