Montreal may not have had an official Pride parade this year, but the downtown core will come to life with queer musicians, artists and street performers from October 7 to 9. Carnaval des Couleurs is both a celebration of multicultural LGBTQ+ communities and a call to fight racism/homophobia. You can catch a free show by local DJs, drag stars and circus troupes, or participate in an engaging talk, throughout the weekend at the Quartier des Spectacles, which is hosting the annual festival for the first time.