Celebrate Pride Month Downtown

The most exciting Pride events are happening in downtown Kingston this June! Save these dates!

Saturday, June 14th

Pride Parade & Community Fair

Downtown comes alive for the biggest Pride Month celebration of the season!

Join the Pride Parade from the Memorial Centre to City Hall, then hit Confederation Park for the Community Fair with artisan vendors and local groups. Don’t miss the free all-ages drag show starring Perla from Canada’s Drag Race Season 5, hosted by Rowena Whey with BlowPony, Bekka Blake, Yuni Verse, and Dare de LaFemme.

  • Pride Parade: 12PM - 1PM
  • Community Fair: 10AM - 5PM
  • Drag Storytime: 1PM - 1:30PM
  • An Evening of Pride Drag Show: 7PM - 10PM

Thursday, June 19th

Heightened Scrutiny - Movies in the Square Pride Edition

We're teaming up with Kingston Pride and Reelout to present Movies in the Square Pride Edition on Thursday, June 19th!

Watch Heightened Scrutiny, a feature documentary that follows civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio’s courtroom battles against anti-trans laws, while also exposing how media narratives shape public perception of transgender rights.

  • When: There is no set start time; the film will begin at dusk to ensure optimal viewing conditions.
  • Where: Springer Market Square - 1 Market St.

There are plenty more Pride Month celebrations happening across Kingston this June! Check out Kingston Pride for a full itinerary of events and activities.

Get Involved

There are tons of ways to support and get involved in Kingston Pride including donating, volunteering, sponsorships, and buying a Kingston Pride membership.

Stock up on Pride

Shop local for Pride Month! If you're looking for t-shirts, buttons, flags, home décor or whatever you need to celebrate Pride you can find it downtown.

Waterfront Gifts & Apparel

248 Ontario Street

Waterfront Gifts is celebrating Pride Month in style! Treat yourself to Pride themed cards, mugs, pins, decorations and much more!

Visitor Information Centre

209 Ontario Street

Celebrate Pride Month and the City of Kingston with pride merch from the Visitor Information Centre, conveniently located in Confederation Park. Find t-shirts, hats, towels, stickers and more!

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