Toronto Pride Dyke March

[LeatherDoll]

A little late, but ...

This weekend is Pride.

Saturday afternoon hosts the Dyke March, a very special event and one that is not held everywhere.

A Woman's right to freely chose how to use her body, to decide about her sexuality, and to express it without fear of legal repercussion is very important. This march celebrates what mimimal amounts of each of these things women have in our culture.

Women't right to chose and rejoice in her sexuality is a founding principle upon which the legalization of prostitiution will be built. This march is part of that very important fight.

The Dyke March happens Saturday afternoon, starting at 2:00pm. It begins at Church and Charles, heads up Church to Bloor, west across Bloor and returns down Yonge north to Alexander.

Its a pretty good excuse to party in the streets on a nice summer day.


Women, come join in and swell the numbers. If you get the point, it doesn't really matter if you are a Dyke.


The big, corporate parade, where women will only be seen if you look closely, is on Sunday afternoon. Drop down to Church street over the weekend and take a look around.

Party on!

 

[LeatherDoll]

Bump

Bump

 

[lasslicker]

For what it's worth

The Dyke March is more for those who participate.

Very little interest for spectators.

Sunday is the day to come out for the real party. The greatest parade in Toronto every year with a safe environment.

 

[WhaWhaWha]

That wasnt very nice Lasslicker...

What do you have to gain by diminishing the importance of what Leatherdoll just took the time to emphasize? They are here not for just themselves but for anyone who wants to take part.

Women't right to chose and rejoice in her sexuality is a founding principle upon which the legalization of prostitiution will be built. This march is part of that very important fight.

 

[lasslicker]

Having just returned from the march site, I can tell you all, that once again, there were more people in the parade than watching it.

I do not feel that I have in any way dimisnished the importance of Leatherdoll's message. I felt that anyone interested in seeing it should know that this is not a spectacle worthy of a special trip for the casual observer, but a chance for those who participate to come together in a cause they feel strongly about.

 

[LeatherDoll]

Really?

Are you sure you were on the same street I was?

A little disorganized perhaps, but ...

that was one of the best Dyke Days I've seen in years. The weather was glorious - didn't rain, not tooo hot, streets were packed, everyone had a blast. The support was really evident.

More than I was expecting, and I'm thrilled to death.

You are right. This isn't the day for eye candy, although I can tell you I saw some pretty gorgeous women.. This is the day that has meaning. It is the day that really represents the fight. Today the women had a voice and a presence, and my body mattered.

Tomorrow is the no-hold's-barred day - the free for all madness and a true parade to be seen.

I won't be there - I can't stand the crowd. I got everything I needed today. But I think that that is exactly the point that both of us have made.

Thank you for your support.

And, just so you all do know, because I am totally proud of who I am, my sexuality is defined by my activities and not the gender of the people with whom I interact. In the political picture, the women's right to freedom in her body and sexual expression is essential. That is why I march in the Dyke March.

My sexual orientation is Leather.

Bless the Goddess in us All!

 

[lasslicker]

Well, at least the "Dykes on Bikes" were as entertaining as usuall!

 

[belgiumcdn]

I saw my first Dyke march 5yrs ago, standing on the corner of Church and Alexander with video camera in am bouncing around like a kid on a sugar rush. Was the parada got moving all I could think about was how porn had lied to me.
Where are all the lipstick lez'z ??? from my vantage point they where few and far between
Now lets not say I didn't have a great time, I did, but not what I was hoping to see

 

[lasslicker]

There's lots more eye candy @ the Parade the next day: well at least it looks good after lots of beer.

 

[MojoRisin']

anywhere you can see two babes kissing (like the pic in the Sun...yummy) is a place i wanna be. But i wasnt......i know thats not what its all about....but hey its a nice part of it...