June 21, 2019 | Campus
In photos: U of T shows its colours for Pride Month
By Geoffrey Vendeville and Nick Iwanyshyn
![The Pride, Canadian and Trans flags fly in a row against a clear sunny sky.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/assets/article/primary-img/pride-flag-lead.jpg?itok=EJ7wo2Ly)
The rainbow flag, Maple Leaf and Trans Pride flag fly at Varsity Stadium (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
The University of Toronto came together to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community at multiple events across the three campuses this month. Here is a selection of images that detail the colourful displays:
![A group of people smile, standing at the base of two flagpoles with the Pride and Trans flags attached, ready for hoisting.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0606PrideFlag001.jpg?itok=mGxwvDJB)
The festivities kicked off with the traditional flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium on June 6. “The raising of the Pride and trans flags, along with other campus events, promotes necessary LGBTQ+ visibility, celebrates our differences and emphasizes our support and allyship with our queer and trans communities,” said Kelly Hannah-Moffat (MA 1992, PhD 1997) (fourth from left), U of T’s vice-president of human resources and equity.
![The Pride, Canadian and Trans flags flutter against a blue sky, framed by leafy tree branches.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0606PrideFlag006.jpg?itok=n7ZduDA9)
It's the second year that U of T has flown the blue, pink and white Trans Pride flag. Monica Helms, a U.S. Navy veteran and trans activist, designed the flag in 1999 using the traditional colours for boys and girls, with a white band separating the two to represent intersex, gender non-conforming or transitioning people.
![Three people sitting in a crowd on bleachers hold up their phones.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0606PrideFlag003.jpg?itok=rUEGMysj)
People in the audience snap pictures during the flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium.
![The courtyard at Hart House is packed with tents, tables and people socializing under the multicoloured Pride flag.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0607PridePub006.jpg?itok=ukq0zD3v)
One of the signature events on the Pride at U of T calendar, Pride Pub brings the community together for barbecue, dancing and a communtiy fair with local LGBTQ+ organizations. This year's edition featured Samba Elegua, a percussion ensemble inspired by Brazilian music.
![A crowd of people look up at the Pride and Trans flags flying at the top of a flagpole.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/flag-celebration.jpg?itok=GiWk_ZSl)
The U of T Scarborough community came out in large numbers for a flag celebration.
![A man with a cellphone snaps a woman throwing out her arms as she stands in an archway painted to look like a rainbow.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0607PridePub002.jpg?itok=PUIr0v_4)
The Instagram-friendly rainbow frame at Hart House was a popular spot for pictures. Pride Pub is organized by U of T's Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and Hart House.
![A man in a flower crown tosses a brightly-coloured streamer in the air while standing in a photo booth.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0607PridePub004.jpg?itok=cja2zqJF)
Partygoers could also record their memories of Pride Pub at a photo booth installed for the occasion.
![Two moms smile and laugh, holding their small child, who is wearing an Elmo T-shirt and holding a bright plastic flower.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/0607PridePub007.jpg?itok=MqQRqTmj)
Cuter than the real Elmo? A family poses for a portrait at the photo booth.
![A diverse group of students, staff and faculty members stand under the Pride and Trans flags at the entrance to the UTM Student Centre.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/UTM-Pride-Trans-Flag-Unveiling-01.jpg?itok=0n93VHn0)
The festivities took place on each of U of T's campuses. U of T Mississauga held its flag-unfurling ceremony on June 6 at the UTM Student Centre with representatives from the Equity & Diversity Office, UTM students’ union, OUT @ UTM, human resources, dean of student affairs and the Indigenous Centre.
![Angela Lange and Amrita Daniere smile, wearing neon T-shirts and standing behind a tray of cupcakes with brightly coloured icing.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/cupcakes2.jpg?itok=bdxmoK0v)
Angela Lange, U of T Mississauga's acting vice-principal, academic and dean, and Amrita Daniere, acting principal, pose with Pride-themed cupcakes.
![A person in costume wears a giant white eagle head, a shiny rainbow fedora and a rainbow feather garland.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_scale_width_800px_50/public/inline-images/eddy-eagle.jpg?itok=5lJk5Bn3)
U of T Mississauga's mascot, Eddy the Eagle, sporting colourful plumage in honour of Pride month.