1. Pride Week

The Buzz -- Planned and managed completely by volunteers, Toronto's Pride Week hosts the city's second largest parade, along with great music and a slew of speakers. Over 700,000 people attend annually, and events run the gamut from parades to live music, family activities to street parties, and often include top-notch public speakers who energize the crowd and advocate diversity and acceptance. Make sure you arrive early for Sunday's parade (look for a shady spot at the southern end of the route to enjoy the afternoon). It begins at the corner of Bloor Street East and Church Street, proceeds west to Yonge Street, south on Yonge Street, and east on Gerrard Street, finishing at Church and Gerrard.