Bad Boy Club Montréal


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:
EventDurationCoinciding withMonth
"Le Bal des boys"Week-end partyNew Yearend of December
"Red"Week-end partyValentine's Daymid February
"Hot & Dry"Week-end partyVictoria Day /
National Patriots' Day
May
"tWist"Week-end partyDuring Divers/Cité
Montreal Pride Week
August
"Black and Blue Festiva"
Full weekCanadian Thanksgiving /
Columbus Day
October