Bad Boy Club Montréal
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Bad Boy Club Montréal, also known as BBCM or Fondation BBCM is a charitable organization established in 1991, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The foundation organizes events for international audiences. The events generate funds for charitable causes, such as HIV/AIDS charities, financial aid, medical and social services to persons suffering from HIV/AIDS in Montreal. BBCM donates a portion of its proceeds in support of activities of GLBT community groups.
These activities are a celebration of lifestyle and culture of the gay community. Black & Blue is an event that both a gay and heterosexual audience. It remains the biggest of the five annual events that BBCM organizes, with considerable national coverage in the media.
Establishment and progress
The first year event attracted 800 people and was named "black & blue." Through the years, this event has grown, attracting global following[1] and an average of 60,000 to 75,000 participants. For two decades, the Fondation BBCM has donated funds to many charities, passing the $1,400,000 mark.[2]
Annual events
BBCM organizes 5 annual events as follows:
| Event | Duration | Coinciding with | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Le Bal des boys" | Week-end party | New Year | end of December |
| "Red" | Week-end party | Valentine's Day | mid February |
| "Hot & Dry" | Week-end party | Victoria Day (Fête de la reine) / National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) |
May |
| "tWist" | Week-end party | During Divers/Cité (1993-2014)
Montreal Pride Week |
August |
| "Black and Blue Festival" (or FestiVal Black & Blue) |
Full week | Canadian Thanksgiving (Action de grâce)/ Columbus Day |
October |
References
- ^ "Tourisme Montréal: Black & Blue Festival". Tourisme-montreal.org. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ^ Campbell, Jennifer (2009-11-01). "Bad Boys Do Good". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2022-02-20 – via PressReader.