Welcome to G20 Toronto, plus gay Pride begins!

Protesters protesting everything took to the streets.

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Meanwhile…  just up the street, at the same time, Toronto Pride festivities were officially launched. Below, Toronto NDP MP Olivia Chow (centre) with Pride grand marshals Todd Klinck (left) and Mandy Goodhandy.

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Jack Layton in full military garb. Just kidding!

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Liberal MPP Glen Murray.

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Gay rights lawyer Doug Elliott (left) and EGALE executive director Helen Kennedy.

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Paul Bellini.

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Jason Holborn.

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Toronto mayor hopeful George Smitherman (left) and gay rights lawyer Doug Elliott.

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DJ Sammy Rawal of the gay hip hop party Yes Yes Y’All.

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Singer Joel Geleynse.