Pride Events 2025
June marks both Pride and National Indigenous History Month. Join us for June (and beyond) to celebrate all the identities of our children, youth, and families. We welcome everyone with open arms no matter kaa-iishi-waabamidiziwaach (how the people self-identify).
As a time to embrace and celebrate all our relations, identities, and kin, we share Pride Events happening within our region and communities. Willingness to learn about and advocate for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members makes Turtle Island safer for all and brings our communities together. To learn more and view resources, visit Egale Canada or read Tikinagan’s own 2SLGBTQ+ Resource Booklet 🌈
Know of an event we don’t have listed happening in your community? Email communications@tikinagan.org with the event info!
THUNDER BAY
June 7 – Two-Spirit Pride Powwow – @ 150 Grandview Road
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre & Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek invites you to Niizhoojijaak-Dinawemaganug Kamamowichigeymin Two-Spirit and All Our Relations Coming Together, a Celebration Honouring Pride/Two-Spirit Peoples on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 150 Grandview Road. Parking available at Jackpine Park.
Shuttle Service at Silvercity to Grandview at 11AM and 1PM and from Grandview to Silvercity at 3PM, 5PM, 6PM.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 5 PM EST
📍 Location: 150 Grandview Road, Thunder Bay, ON
June 22 – Storytime with Thunder Bay Drag Queens @ Loud Women Collective
Loud Women Collective is thrilled to be hosting a Storytime with Thunder Bay’s Drag Performers! All are welcome to a nice Sunday afternoon of stories and friendship
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Goods n Co. 251 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON
July 5 – Pride Festival – @ Friendship Gardens
Thunder Pride’s annual Pride Parade and Festival is back! All are welcome to watch and/or march in the parade (starting at 11AM) departing from Miles Street and ending at the festival in Friendship Gardens. After the parade, stay for the festival to meet people, win prizes, and celebrate being All in For Love, Global Pride, and Infinite Friendship.
⏰ Time: 1 PM – 5 PM EST
📍 Location: International Friendship Gardens. 2000 Victoria Ave, Thunder Bay, ON
SIOUX LOOKOUT
August 3, 2025 – Celebrate Pride in Sioux Lookout – @ Municipal Offices
Queers in Sioux Lookout is thrilled to be hosting Pride 2025! All are asked to meet at the Municipal Offices at 1pm and then march to Town Beah for a family friendly BBQ and games! All are welcome and rainbow attire is highly recommended!
⏰ Time: 2 PM CST
📍 Location: Sioux Lookout Municipal Office. 25 Fifth Ave. Sioux Lookout, ON.
DRYDEN
June 7, 2025 – Drag Story Time – Dryden Public Library
Rainbow Alliance Dryden and Wiggins Productions have partnered up to welcome Mz Molly Poppinz and Lady Fantasia LaPremiere to the Dryden Public Library for a Drag Storytime! Join Molly & Fanny for a joyful, family-friendly event that brings together fabulous drag performers, inclusive storytelling, and plenty of rainbow magic. Featuring books that celebrate diversity, self-expression, and love in all forms, Drag Storytime is a vibrant and welcoming experience for children and families of all ages.
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 12 PM CST
📍 Location: Dryden Public Library. 36 Van Horne Ave, Dryden, ON
June 14, 2025 – Dryden Pride Day
Rainbow Alliance Dryden is back to welcome all to Dryden’s Pride Day! The day will start with an opening ceremony outside City Hall followed by a Pride March from Van Horne to Cooper Park. The park will welcome all to a Pride in the Park Celebration with vendors, organizations, face painting, good food, pride swag, great company, and utter delight!
⏰ Time: 12 PM CST
📍 Location: Dryden City Hall. 30 Van-Horne Ave, Dryden, ON.
KENORA
June 12, 2025 – Open Mic @ The Arts Hub
Do you have something to say or share? Please join Kenora Pride us at the Arts Hub! Everyone is welcome!
This event is about supporting the voices of members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community and their allies. Strong language may be used by performers as we want to leave space for freedom of expression. No hate speech (homophobic, transphobic, racist, misogynistic, etc.) will be tolerated. This is an all ages event so we respectfully ask that the content of your performance is mindful of that. If a content or trigger warning needs to be given prior to your performance, please indicate that on the submission form or on the sign up sheet at the event.
If you can’t make it on the night of the event, or you’re a shy person who doesn’t feel comfortable behind a microphone – that’s okay! Your voice matters too! Donations to Kenora Pride will be gratefully accepted at this event.
⏰ Time: 7 PM CST
📍 Location: The Arts Hub. 103-323 Second Street South, Kenora, ON
June 28, 2025 – Pride March & Community BBQ
Kenora Pride turns 10 and they will be throwing a Pride Celebration of love, unity, and celebration! us at the Arts Hub! Everyone is welcome!
Rally at Husky the Muskie in McLeod Park at 1PM (unless you are registering a float in the parade; floats will rally at Kenora City Hall. After the rally, walkers will march along the sidewalk to City Hall where we’ll join up with the fabulous floats. From there, we’ll parade through the streets of Kenora, spreading joy, colour, and pride!
But the celebration doesn’t stop there…Stick around for the Kenora Pride 10th Anniversary Community BBQ right after the March at Jarnel Contracting Pavillion! Good vibes, great food, and spectacular entertainment from Kenora Dance Works, local musicians Lexie Alcock and Mike Procyshyn, Brooklyn Doran, and featuring a special appearance by Kenora’s very own Drag Royalty, Ms. Olivia Life! What more could you ask for?
Let’s make this milestone year our loudest and proudest yet!
⏰ Time: 1 PM – 4PM CST
📍 Location: Husky the Muskie, Kenora City Hall & Jarnel Contracting Pavillion. Kenora, ON
If you are ever in need to talk to someone or need support regarding gender identity and sexual orientation, coming out, mental health, and resources check out:
💻 Hope for Wellness | 📞1-855-242-3310
💻 LGBT Youthline | 📞 647-694-4275