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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade

At yesterday’s Pride parade, some costumes made fashion statements, some made political statements and some were, well, made from pool noodles. Here, a collection of elaborate outfits you may have missed while staring at Justin Trudeau

By Giordano Ciampini| Photography by Giordano Ciampini
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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Danny DeVille

66, retired “I just wanted something campy that’s waterproof and doesn’t melt in the sun.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Hannah Zhharoura

41, hairdresser “I’m a butterfly, united with all the colours like we all should be.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Cyril James

71, retired cook “Every year I design a new costume. I just love to make other people happy.”

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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Warren Schell and John Ross

71, retired United Church minister; 70, retired government worker
John: “You’ve gotta be more outrageous every year—it’s that simple! [Trans activist] Rachel Lauren Clark had this dress last year and gave it to me. It doesn’t fit, because I’m a bigger girl than she is. My husband is wearing a borrowed hand-me-down dress, but the flamingo is an original.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Philippe Laurin

25, performer “My outfit is a symbol of something we can all agree with: that we need more peace, more coming together and more understanding.”

 

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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Michel Monette

36, massage therapist “My friend and I made this dress from police tape in one night. It’s to create a conversation. Black Lives Matter has raised some issues and I think we need to address them.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Chantal Mukandoli and Matt Lisaj

52, activist; 21, student “We wanted to remember history—we’re celebrating 30 years with the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Taros Djerdjeaian

53, baker “This is my official uniform for Canada 150 to support multiculturalism, and to show that Canada welcomed me. I designed it and gave it to my tailor to have it made.”

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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Claire Rollans

24, medical student “I’m wearing a full set of scrubs that I’ve tie-dyed, my stethoscope and a hair crown with my rainbow flag in it.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Becca Cala

22, student and cosplay company owner “I’m wearing a rainbow sequin top with cheetah-print suspenders and shorts, and I’ve got water guns in my garters.”

 

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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Alvin Pilobello

31, civil engineer “I love red, and I love suspenders and shorts.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Raesha Sirois

49, dental hygienist “This Mas Band costume is called Colours, and this is the day for it.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Jeff

40, karate instructor and hair stylist “I’m wearing a maple leaf and I have my Japanese umbrella because red is my favourite colour.”

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The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Gidget

35, housekeeper “I’m a raver unicorn. Today’s a good day for rainbows.”

 

The craziest costumes we spotted at the Pride parade
Blueberry

50, administrator “I’m here to represent Community One, [an]. The blueberry was the first costume up for grabs.”

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