Justin Trudeau will be the 1st PM to march in Toronto's Pride parade

Toronto's Pride organizers say Justin Trudeau will become thefirst prime minister to participate in the festivities.

Trudeau is expected to march in the parade on July 3.

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The city's first-ever Pride Month launches June 1 with a theme of belonging and inclusion.

Along with Trudeau, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory are also slatedto take part in the festivities.

Organizers have said gay Syrian refugees will have a place at the Pride events.