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
External links BBCM Official website Fondation BBCM - Festival Black & Blue site