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
Danny DeVille
66, retired “I just wanted something campy that’s waterproof and doesn’t melt in the sun.”
Hannah Zhharoura
41, hairdresser “I’m a butterfly, united with all the colours like we all should be.”
Cyril James
71, retired cook “Every year I design a new costume. I just love to make other people happy.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Alvin Pilobello
31, civil engineer “I love red, and I love suspenders and shorts.”
Raesha Sirois
49, dental hygienist “This Mas Band costume is called Colours, and this is the day for it.”
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.”
Gidget
35, housekeeper “I’m a raver unicorn. Today’s a good day for rainbows.”
Blueberry
50, administrator “I’m here to represent Community One, [an]. The blueberry was the first costume up for grabs.”
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