Kingston Pride 2026

Celebrate Pride Month 2026 in Downtown Kingston

Celebrate Pride with a month of unforgettable events that honour and uplift Kingston's 2SLGBTQIA+ community. With so much happening throughout the week, here are a few can't miss events to add to your calendar!

Tuesday, June 9th | 7 PM - 9 PM

Drag in the Park

A Family-Friendly Free drag show Fundraiser for Trellis HIV & Community Care in partnership with the PWA Friends for life bike rally. This is the 6th annual Drag in the Park Series!
Come see fantastic performances approved for the whole family featuring Hostesses Tyffanie Morgan, and Rowena Whey, and special guest performers!

Bring your own lawn chairs!

  • Where: Confederation Park - 225 Ontario St.

Saturday, June 13 | Parade: 12 PM | Fair: 10 AM - 5 PM

Pride Parade & Community Fair

Downtown comes alive for the biggest Pride Month celebration of the season! Join the Kingston Pride Parade and celebrate community, self expression, and inclusivity as the colourful procession makes its way to Confederation Basin.

The celebration continues at the Community Fair, featuring local artisans, small businesses, community groups, live entertainment, art, and more.

Bring your pride, your friends, and everything you need for a fun, safe, and unforgettable day.

  • Where: Parade begins at Kingston Memorial Centre making its way to Confederation Park

Thursday, June 18th

But I'm a Cheerleader | Free Screening

We're teaming up with Kingston Pride and Reelout to present Movies in the Square Pride Edition on Thursday, June 18th!

We’re screening But I’m a Cheerleader, the classic comedy that follows Megan as she’s sent to a conversion therapy camp, only to discover her true self along the way. Funny, bold, and heartfelt, it’s a beloved LGBTQ+ film that continues to resonate with audiences today.

  • 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.

Pride Events Schedule 2026

June
6
TBA

Pride Trivia

Online
2-4PM

Vibrant Voices Song Circle

Central Branch KFPL
8PM

Saphhic Delights

Something in the Water
19+
June
9
7-9 PM

Drag in the Park

Confederation Park
All
June
10
6-9PM

Board Game Night

Kingston Nexus
June
11
6:30-7:30PM

Get Ready for Pride

Central Branch KFPL
8PM

Drag Bingo

Daft Brewing
19+
June
12
8PM

Queer-eoke

Daft Brewing
19+
June
13
10AM-4PM

Community Fair

Confederation Park
12PM

Pride Parade

Departs from Memorial Centre
7-10PM

Kingston Pride Fundraising Drag Cruise

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
19+ Tickets from $49 Buy Tickets
June
14
12PM

Pride Recovery Brunch

Wharf and Feather
All
10:30AM-1PM

Nature Walk with KNCLN

City Park Parking Lot
June
17
6-9PM

Board Game Night

Wonderland
June
18
5:30PM

Pride Zine Decompression

Central Branch KFPL
June
20
7-10PM

Trans Family Queer Prom

Ambassador Event Centre
19+

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!