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 to generate funds for charitable causes such as HIV/AIDS charities, financial aid, and medical/social services to persons suffering from HIV/AIDS in Montreal. BBCM donates a portion of its proceeds in support of activities of LGBT community groups.
These activities are a celebration of lifestyle and culture of the gay community. Black & Blue Festival is the biggest of the five annual events that BBCM organizes.
Establishment and progress
The first year event, named Black & Blue, attracted 800 people. Through the years, this event has grown and attracted a global following with an average of 60,000 to 75,000 participants. Fondation BBCM has donated over $1,400,000 to different charities.
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 Festiva" (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.