Large crowds expected as Toronto hosts Canada's largest Pride parade

Massive crowds are expected to pack the streets of downtown Toronto today for Canada's largest Pride parade.

Massive crowds are expected to pack the streets of downtown Toronto today for Canada's largest Pride parade.

The annual event, which caps off weeks of festivities celebrating the city's LGBTQ community, is slated to attract thousands of marchers and 250 participating groups.

Some prominent politicians are also expected to attend, including federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and a handful of candidates hoping to be elected as the city's mayor on Monday.