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York Pride Parade
Main St South, Newmarket.
Saturday, June 15th @3pm
This year's festival theme is: Hand In Hand!
Proudly supported by the Town of Newmarket.
Building on two decades of powerful community engagement, education and celebration, York Pride is proud to be an inclusive, family-friendly Pride festival for all ages.
Don’t miss the most colourful extravaganza that brings York Region together and shines a spotlight on 2SLGBTQ lives, culture, communities and creativity.
The parade on Main Street will start at the Ontario St intersection at 3pm, proceeding south to Water St.
Experience upbeat floats, nearly a thousand LOUD
&
PROUD participants and a unique mix of friendships that take over Main Street in Newmarket. The parade showcases the glitz and glam of our community featuring: Drag Queens, vintage cars, colourful characters, community heroes and much much more!
See colour, feel life, and be a part of the largest annual celebration in Newmarket! Make your way to Main Street between Queen Street and Water Street as huge crowds of energized parade viewers line the streets to see the pizzazz unfold; be there early to secure a good spot!
There will be lots to do on Main St and Riverwalk Commons prior to the parade with plenty of lunch options and many local businesses offering Pride specials.
Don't forget to use our hashtags and snapchat geo filters on the day of the event!
#YorkPride #HandInHand
Pride On Riverwalk
Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket.
Saturday, June 15th - 11am to 11pm
Proudly supported by the Town of Newmarket.
Building on two decades of powerful community engagement, education and celebration, York Pride is proud to be an inclusive, family-friendly Pride festival for all ages.
Pride on Riverwalk is the ultimate day of enjoyment, featuring a dazzling array of local and international entertainment on the main stage. Enjoy a tasty beer in the Grizzly Gardens or mow down on some delicious food from our favourite food vendors.
Don’t forget we have fun for the little ones too. Crafts, face-painting and Reptilia Zoo! Got a child that won’t sit still? Bring em to the Kids Zone, it’s a thrill!
Calling all radical teens! Will you be seen challenging yourself in our interactive scene?
But before you leave, check out our community fair showcasing 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.
And, stop and shop at the popup shops offering crafty and exclusive items to take home, leaving you with something to cherish, just like the memories you’ll take home that day!
YOUR FUN AWAITS!
A Night for Love and Kindness
a Hui Hou Coffee House, 208 Main St, Newmarket
Wednesday, 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 a Hui Hou Coffee House 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
Friday, May 31st @ 8pm-1am
York Pride has partnered with 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, 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
nineteenth
Pride Week Festival at these official flag-raising ceremonies.
Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora
To be announced soon.
Georgina Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
Wednesday, June 12th @ 8.30am
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham
Monday, June 10th @ 9am.
Richmond Hill Civic Centre, 225 East Beaver Creek, Richmond Hill
To be announced soon.
Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan
Tuesday, June 11th @ 12pm
York Regional Police Regional HQ, 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora
Tuesday, June 4th @ 9am
We Belong! Breakfast Fundraiser
Hosted By:
York Regional Police Headquarters, 47 Don Hillock Drive, Aurora
June 4th, @ 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, Family Services 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.
More information
Pride In The Park
Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church St N, Richmond Hill
June 9th, @ 3pm-7pm
Join us for a FREE family friendly gathering 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 Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
June 16th, @ 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’.
Following this ecumenical community celebration, Richmond Hill United Church will host a social hour with light refreshments.
Newmarket Farmers' Market
Timothy St, Newmarket
May 4th
– June 8th @ 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
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| 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
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| Pack of flag stickers |
$3 |
| Pack of car stickers |
$3 |
| Accessories
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| 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
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| Rainbow bandana |
$4 |
| Rainbow tie |
$15 |
| Pride cap |
$15 |
| York Pride 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
Date and time to be confirmed soon
Come join York Pride
for excellent food and cold drinks as we conclude Pride Month 2019 with a bang!
We will have fabulous performances from a number of local artists
as we celebrate diversity in York Region.
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!
featured event
We Belong
Breakfast Fundraiser
Presented By
The funds raised will be equally distributed to the following
LGBTQ2S organizations in York Region
Hand in Hand!
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