Queer Pride Inside

Queer Pride Inside is a Canadian television special, which aired June 24, 2020 on CBC Gem.^[1] Created by CBC Arts and Buddies in Bad Times as a response to the cancellation of Pride Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, it presented a video cabaret of performances by LGBTQ-identified Canadian musicians, actors and drag artists.

The special was hosted by Elvira Kurt, and featured performances by Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Teiya Kasahara, Yovska, Ivan Coyote, Les Femmes Fatales, Gay Jesus, Cris Derksen, Luna DuBois, Pearle Harbour, Tawiah M'carthy, Stewart Legere, Alexis O'Hara, Trey Anthony and Ryan G. Hinds.^[2]

The special received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Variety or Entertainment Special at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.^[3]