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York Pride Parade
Main St South, Newmarket.
Saturday, June 16th @3pm
This year's festival theme is: All Together Now!
York Pride Parade has grown to a bustling extravaganza of over 50 groups showcasing the many supporters of diversity in one of Canada's most vibrant and inclusive regions.
The parade on Main Street will start at the Ontario St intersection, proceeding south to Water St.
Due to road closures prior to the parade and other concurrent events in downtown Newmarket, early arrival is strongly recommended! There will be lots to do on Main St prior to the parade with plenty of lunch options and many local businesses offering Pride specials.
The day’s celebrations will continue with Pride on Riverwalk, featuring live performances, activities for all ages and a grand firework finale at Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket.
Visit yorkpridefest.com for more festival details or follow us on Instagram @yorkpridefest
Don't forget to use our hashtags and snapchat geo filters on the day of the event!
#YorkPride #AllTogetherNow
Pride On Riverwalk
Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket.
Saturday, June 16th - afternoon and evening
Throughout the afternoon and evening of our parade, we will be hosting our main Pride festival event at Riverwalk Commons in downtown Newmarket - just a few metres away from the end point of the Pride Parade. It will feature entertainment, fun activities, our community fair and much more.
As with all our events, we extend an invitation to all families and friends, not only within the LGBT+ community but also the community at large.
The Newmarket Craft Beer and Food Festival will be located north of Riverwalk Commons. And, on the south side of Water St, Fairy Lake Park will be home to the 21st Annual Artisan's Festival.
With so much to enjoy, all within easy walking distance, this will be an action-packed day in downtown Newmarket that you won't want to miss!
Our
community fair
will feature selected vendors as well as a wide selection of local community organizations. They will offer information on LGBT plus other equity related services, as well as insight into local arts and culture.
Our
live stage
will commence immediately following the Pride parade and will feature perfomances by a varied selection of local entertainers. Stay tuned for details of our stage line-up to be announced soon.
Check out Newmarket's "giant little library" alongside our community fair. Take a book to read at your leisure or while you relax for some time by the river. We're plannng to have some Pride themed books on offer during our event. Once you're finished enjoying please bring the book back or bring another book that you'd love to share with your community.
Our range of
activities, catering for all age groups, will include inflatables, rock-climbing, crafts, little reptiles and more.
For a quick snack, check out our
food vendors
or enjoy a drink in our
beer garden. Around Riverwalk Commons, both the Ground Burger Bar and Cachet offer full menus, licensed bars and patios.
And lastly, our event will conclude with a
firework display
at 10.30pm.
Free parking will be available between noon and 11pm on Charles St, just a ten minute walk from Riverwalk Commons along the scenic Tom Taylor Trail beside the Holland River. But we recommend arriving early to ensure available space.
A Night for Love and Kindness
Aubergine Kitchen
&
Bar, 235 Main St, Newmarket
Tuesday, June 12th @ 6pm-10pm
In collaboration with the onePULSE Foundation, a Night for Love and Kindness is York Pride's way of commemorating the 49 innocent victims from the Orlando Pulse shooting in 2016.
Each year, York Pride hosts A Night for Love and Kindness on the anniversary of the Pulse shooting to show support for everyone whose lives were affected by this tragedy and to recognize the compassion and love that was displayed globally following this devastating incident.
Join us on June 12th at Aubergine on Main Street for A Night for Love and Kindness to take back the night with us, as we build more spaces for queer folk with our friends and supporters. Let’s be different, let’s enjoy ourselves, let kindness be our actions and let love drive change.
Our event is for all ages and will feature live music, open mic, snacks and more!
Orlando United Day on June 12th is an opportunity to join with others in Acts of Love and Kindness to continue the unity that followed the tragedy. Engaging in the activities taking place on this day is a respectful and loving way to remember and honor the lives of those taken and to show compassion to those who need support.
Pride Launch Party
Market Brewing Company, 17775 Leslie St, Newmarket
Saturday, June 9th @ 8pm-1am
York Pride has partnered with Cachet Restaurant
&
Bar and Market Brewing Company to kick off a month full of Pride celebrations in a memorable fashion.
The night's festivities will include live music, drag performances, delicious food courtesy of the staff at Cachet, as well as some of Market Brew's most iconic beverages.
Flag Raising Ceremonies
York Pride is delighted to announce that rainbow flag-raising ceremonies will be hosted the majority of municipalities across York Region, as well as by York Regional Police at the regional headquarters and district police stations.
The rainbow flag originated in San Francisco and was created by artist, designer, Vietnam War veteran and drag performer, Gilbert Baker. The different colors within the flag represent togetherness because the LGBTQ2S community comprises people of all different races, ethnicities, ages and genders. Each individual color has its own meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for harmony and purple for spirit.
Join mayors, councillors and staff of our town and cities, police officers and staff, representative from York Pride Fest and other local LGBTQ2S organizations, as we celebrate the launch of York Region's 18th Pride Week Festival at these official flag-raising ceremonies.
Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora
Tuesday, June 12th @ 3.30pm
Georgina Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
Wednesday, June 13th @ 3.30pm
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham
Wednesday, June 13th @ 1pm.
Richmond Hill Civic Centre, 225 East Beaver Creek, Richmond Hill
Monday, June 11th @1pm
Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan
Tuesday, June 12th @ 12pm
York Regional Police Regional HQ, 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora
Thursday, June 1st @ 9am
We Belong! Breakfast Fundraiser
Hosted By:
York Regional Police Headquarters, 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora
June 1st, @ 7:30am
The York Regional Police 'We Belong' Pride Breakfast will kick-off Pride Month like never before.
This fun-filled event includes a scrumptious breakfast, engaging community partners and inspiring speakers. You won't want to miss it!
By joining together with the AIDS Committee of York Region, Pflag York Region and York Pride, we are sending a strong message to our community: We all belong in York Region. Funds raised will be equally distributed to these organizations.
Pride Church Service in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
June 10th, @ 10:30am
Join us for this service, which will include participation by various LGBT related organizations in York Region.
Since 2013, Richmond Hill United Church has been an
’Affirming Ministry’ within the United Church of Canada.
The Affirming Ministries Program is a network of United Church congregations and ministries that declare themselves to be fully inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. To become an Affirming Ministry the congregation of Richmond Hill United Church undertook a process of education, discussion and discernment, had a congregational vote, and declared itself to be a faith community that embraces diversity and the participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. At a congregational meeting, the congregation of Richmond Hill United Church overwhelmingly voted to become an
’Affirming Ministry’.
In celebration of the fifth anniversary as an affirming ministry, the service will feature amazing music thanks to the voices of
’Singing Out’, a 20-voice LGBT choir from Toronto, combined with inspirational organ playing by music director Barry Peters. Come early and enjoy the music of Singing Out, who will sing prior to the service, beginning at about 10:15am.
Following this ecumenical community celebration, Richmond Hill United Church will host a social hour with light refreshments.
Family Pride
Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church St N, Richmond Hill
June 10th, @ 5pm-8pm
Join us for a FREE family friendly event to celebrate Pride month in York Region showcasing music, art and poetry from the 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. Enjoy an open mic on the patio, with refreshments.
Limited seating. Please bring your own picnic chairs and blankets
Pride Church Service in Newmarket
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1035 Wayne Drive, Newmarket
June 17th, @ 10:45am
Join us for this service which will conclude our 2018 Pride Week and will include participation by various LGBT related organizations in York Region.
Holy Cross is a Christ-centred, open-minded, inclusive, compassionate, justice-seeking community. The church provides worship that is diverse, flexible, thought-provoking and relevant to our challenging times. It welcomes, as members of its extended family, all those who have ever felt excluded by the Church because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental challenges, financial resources or family status.
Following the service, light refreshments will be provided by members of the church.
Newmarket Farmers' Market
Timothy St, Newmarket
May 12th
– June 9th @ 8am-1pm
In the lead up to Pride, there's more going on around the Newmarket Farmers' market than just potatoes and carrots!
Every Saturday morning before Pride Week, from 8am-1pm, check out our York Pride booth while you stock up on some amazing local produce.
Don’t forget to pick up your limited edition York Pride merch. We usually have the following items for sale:
| Flags
|
| 6" x 4" hand-held rainbow flag |
$2 |
| 18"x12" hand-held rainbow flag |
$4 |
| 18"x12" hand-held Canada flag with rainbow leaf |
$4 |
| 18”x12” car window rainbow flag |
$10 |
| 5'x3' printed rainbow flag |
$12 |
| 5'x3' printed Canada flag with rainbow leaf |
$12 |
| 5'x3' printed Canada flag with rainbow bands |
$12 |
| 5'x3' sewn nylon, high-durability rainbow flag |
$48 |
| Stickers
|
| Pack of flag stickers |
$3 |
| Pack of car stickers |
$3 |
| Accessories
|
| York Pride rainbow wristbands |
$1.50 |
| 3 for $4, 4 for $5
|
| Rainbow maple leaf pin |
$4 |
| Rainbow flag patch |
$4 |
| Rainbow keychain |
$6 |
| Clothing
|
| Rainbow bandana |
$4 |
| Rainbow tie |
$15 |
| Pride cap |
$15 |
| York Pride 2018 festival shirt |
$15 |
We will also be distributing free cotton candy or popcorn. It’ll be a fun morning for the whole family!
OUTTA the CLOSET and into CACHET
Cachet Restaurant + Bar, 500 Water St, Newmarket
June 29th @ 8pm
Come join York Pride on Friday June 29th for excellent food and cold drinks as we conclude Pride Month 2018 with a bang!
We will have fabulous performances from queens E'Claire Devereaux and Mochia Lit as we celebrate diversity in York Region.
Disability awareness consultant and York Pride's 2017 parade grand marshal, Andrew Gurza, will be on hand sharing information about the launch of a new and exciting project - to create the first line of sex toys for people with disabilities.
And, in case you don't yet have your flag for Canada Day, York Pride will have rainbow themed Canada flags available for sale.
Stay for dancing and be with people like you. We hope to see you there!
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OUTTA the CLOSET and into CACHET
Cachet Restaurant + Bar, 500 Water St, Newmarket
June 29th @ 8pm
Come join York Pride on Friday June 29th for excellent food and cold drinks as we conclude Pride Month 2018 with a bang!
We will have fabulous performances from queens E'Claire Devereaux and Mochia Lit as we celebrate diversity in York Region.
Disability awareness consultant and York Pride's 2017 parade grand marshal, Andrew Gurza, will be on hand sharing information about the launch of a new and exciting project - to create the first line of sex toys for people with disabilities.
And, in case you don't yet have your flag for Canada Day, York Pride will have rainbow themed Canada flags available for sale.
Stay for dancing and be with people like you. We hope to see you there!
All Together Now!
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