/R E P E A T -- Media Invitation - Official launch of the festivities of Montréal Pride 2016, presented by TD/

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 3, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Organizing Committee of Montréal Pride invites you to a press conference on Monday, August 8, at the Écomusée du fier monde. Mr. Éric Pineault, President of Montréal Pride will be with the Grand Marshals and GuestS of Honour; Mr. Sridhar Rangayan (India), Filmaker, Writer and Festival Director; Ms. Olie Pullen, Student – Advancing the rights of transgender children; Ms. Raven-Symoné (United States), Actress, Producer and Author; Mr. Hector Gomez, LGBTQ Immigrant Advocate; Ms. Mona Belleau, Inuk Activist; Mr. Vincent and Bruno Boileau-Autin (France), 1^st homosexual couple to be married in France. Mr. Jasmin Roy, Montréal Pride's spokesperson, will also be present.

In addition, Mr. Stephan Bourbonnais, Senior Vice President and regional Manager, Eastern Canada, TD Wealth, will be present to outline TD Bank Group's involvement in the festivities for a 7^th consecutive year as the Official Presenter of the event.

The speakers will also present various aspects of the event program. Some artists will be present.

Date:	Monday, August 8, 2016
Location:	Écomusée du fier monde 2050, rue Amherst, Montréal
Time:	10:00 am

SOURCE Montréal Pride Celebrations

To confirm your presence: Marie-Chantal Phaneuf, Fierté Montréal, [phone] ext. 3523, Cell. 438 777-7139, [email protected]; Charles Durivage, Canidé, [phone], Cell. 514 886-2330, [email protected]