CELEBRATING PRIDE IN THE BoQ
June is Pride Month, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the contributions of and fighting for the rights of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. These local Pride committees are gearing up to kick off the month with celebrations in the region for 2026.
BAY OF QUINTE PRIDE
Various Events – June 1–7
The festival officially kicks off on June 1, with a full week of events leading up to the Parade, West Zwicks Park festivities, and Pride After Dark on June 7.
The festival theme this year is UNITY. “It isn’t just a theme—it’s a heartbeat. A celebration of community, opportunity and equalunity. It’s about what connects us, lifts us, and keeps us moving forward, together,” as posted on their Facebook page.
The link below goes to Bay of Quinte Pride’s Facebook page with details on all of the events throughout the week.
GREATER NAPANEE PRIDE
Pride Day – Saturday, May 30th
Celebrate Pride during Greater Napanee Pride 2026 with a full day of inclusive events, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community connection along the Napanee River and downtown core. The festivities begin with a Pride flag raising ceremony at Town Hall, followed by a community march through downtown and an afternoon filled with local vendors, live music, children’s activities, pony rides, storytelling, art experiences, and a foam party in Conservation Park. The celebration continues into the evening with Pride in the Country, a high-energy 19+ drag and performance show at the Best and Bash Arena.
TYENDINAGA PRIDE
7th Annual Pride Parade – Sunday, May 31st
Join Tyendinaga Pride for their 7th Annual Car Parade! Kick of Pride Month by coming together to celebrate love, diversity and inclusion on Sunday, May 31st for a vehicle parade from Centennial Park in Deseronto to the MBQ Administration Building. We hope to see you there!
