For its 10th edition, Montréal Pride will have you seeing all the colours of the rainbow by adding 10 new events to its programming, each more exciting than the last. From August 8 to 14, 2016, more than 125 cultural, sports and festive activities, most of them free of charge, will be awaiting visitors. International artists of all manner of nationalities will be performing, much to the delight of the festival-goers.

This edition’s programming will spotlight renowned artists, who will be putting on a variety of numbers, enough to satisfy everyone’s taste. During the seven days of festivities, participants will get to enjoy all sorts of new experiences. (1) On August 8 at 8 pm., be part of the Millenya adventure at Club Soda. Using the format of a live talk show, this intimate event will give millennials the opportunity to meet inspiring artists who will give them the wings to achieve their own dreams. (2) On August 9 at 6 pm., it’s time to discover the realities of being a trans person in 2016. In the form of a panel discussion, exceptional beings will share their daily lives with you. Among the invited are former participants of the documentary series Je suis Trans that aired on the MOI & Cie Télé channel. (3) Later that same evening, the Horizons show, a multiethnic performance combining Bollywood, Inuit throat singing and French song, will pay homage to our grand marshals, who hail from the four corners of the globe. Prepare yourselves for an epic voyage right from Place Émilie-Gamelin! (4) If you have ever been curious about the behind-the-scenes of the gay porn industry, set aside August 6 at 6 pm. for a conference presented by actual porn stars. They will expose the dark underbelly of their trade and tell you what got them into this atypical profession in the first place.

(5) Your heart will then be filled with laughter during André Sauvé’s comedy show at Place Émilie-Gamelin, August 10 at 9 pm. (6) Montréal Pride has also reserved a special place for youth in its programming: "La relève artistique" show, August 11 at 5 pm., will combine singing and dancing by local talent. (7) Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be overjoyed to learn that eight stars from the television program will be presenting the Drag Superstars show, August 11 at 9 pm, hosted by none other than Bianca Del Rio and Mado Lamotte. (8) That same night, women will be able to dance until the wee hours of the morning at a non-alcoholic, prom-night-themed event.

(9) The weekend will begin in beauty with the Diva Den show, August 12 at 8 pm. Prepare yourself for high-energy performances highlighting powerful and famous female voices. The headliner for this extravaganza is none other than Lara Fabian. (10) Place Émilie-Gamelin will be vibrating, its dance floor burning up, thanks to internationally known DJs Chus and Ceballos, Alain Jackinski, DJ Abeille, DJ Pat.No., DJ Ian Key and Marina. Experience them during the T-dances! Montréal Pride couldn’t exist without its famous Community Day, on August 13, and the Pride Parade, on August 14. The parade, more flamboyant than ever and this year under the theme "Our Flag, Our Nature," will be highlighting the colour green. And this year you can sign up online to participate in either event.

"I have the great pleasure of presenting, for the 10th edition of Montréal Pride, a program that is richer and more jam-packed for the festival-goers. Year after year, we do everything possible to surpass ourselves by going out and getting big names from the cultural scene" said Éric Pineault, president of Montréal Pride.

Check out the full schedule online: http://www.fiertemontrealpride.com/en/pride/schedule/

Founded in 2007 at the initiative of Montréal’s LGBTQ communities, Montréal Pride is now the largest LGBTQ gathering in the francophone world and will celebrate its 10th edition in 2016. Montréal Pride is a community event dedicated to defending LGBTQ rights, promoting our cultural wealth and celebrating our social and legal advances. Over the course of seven days, the festival’s programming offers more than 125 activities and events, with something for everyone. Active all year round, the organization’s primary mission is to support and promote local LGBTQ communities while serving as a beacon of hope for people around the world living in LGBTQ-hostile areas. Each year, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors. In 2016, the festival will take place from August 8 to 14. Additional information is available on the Montréal Pride website. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@fierteMTLpride) or Instagram (@fiertemontreal).