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Blue Jays Pride Weekend – June 9 and 10, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays present their fourth annual Pride Weekend as the Blue Jays take on the Minnesota Twins. Visit Rogers Centre on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 to kick-off Pride Month in Toronto. For those who attend on the Friday, the first 15,000 fans to enter the stadium will receive a Blue Jays Rainbow Flag Jersey.
Pride Weekend Event Details
· During Friday’s special pregame festivities, 80 volunteers from TD present the Blue Jays Progress flag on field.
· Ceremonial first pitches by leZlie Lee Kam (Friday) who has spent more than 45 years working in the 2SLGBTQ+ community as a champion for senior and youth issues, and Damnit Maurie from The Roz and Mocha Show on KiSS 92.5 (Saturday).
· National anthems performed by drag queen Jessie James (Friday) and Forte – Toronto Gay Men’s Chorus (Saturday).
· Pride-themed activities, photo opportunities, drag queen performances, and celebratory décor and atmosphere around the ballpark, including the exterior roof lit in rainbow colours.
· As an additional community giveback, TD’s popular Fan Locker Activation returns, where fans can sign one of eight Blue Jays jerseys and receive a prize. The signed jerseys will be donated to the eight community organizations listed above.
· Specialty Pride sangria found at all Outfield District bar locations, and Pride Churros in TD Park Social.
· To offer a more inclusive experience for fans during Pride Weekend, the Blue Jays have converted washrooms on each concourse level to gender-neutral.
· Blue Jays Pride merchandise, including apparel, headwear, and specialty items, are available all month long at Jays Shop locations.
Tickets
June 9 7:00 PM
June 10 3:00 PM
About the Author
Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.
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