Flag Raising
Thursday June 5th, 12:00 - 1:00pm Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street Guelph, ON N1H 3A1 |
Hospital Flag Raising
Thursday June 5th, 2:30 - 3:30pm Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St, Guelph, ON N1E 4J4 |
Join us during Pride for a transformative and empowering Makeup Masterclass led by community makeup artists Mya and Riley! Whether you're exploring gender expression or refining your look, this inclusive session will cover techniques for facial feminization and masculinization through makeup. Come celebrate your authentic self, learn new skills, and connect with others in a supportive, affirming space.
Makeup Masterclass for Facial Feminization and Masculinization with Mya and Riley
Friday June 6th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Facial Feminization 3:30pm - 4:30pm Facial Masculinization 10C Top Floor, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 |
Get ready for wagging tails and rainbow trails! Join us for the Puppy Parade, a joyful celebration of our four-legged friends during Pride —because Pride is for everyone, including our pets!
Puppy Parade
Saturday June 7th, 1pm - 2:30pm York Road Park, 85 York Road, Guelph, ON N1H 3E6 |
Experience the power of expression at the Pride Art Show, a vibrant showcase of work by queer artists. This event highlights the diverse voices and visions within the 2LGBTQIA+ community through all types of art forms. Come support local talent, explore bold and beautiful perspectives, and celebrate the intersection of art and identity during Pride.
Art Show Reception
Saturday June 7th, 4:00 - 6:00pm 10C, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 |
Grab your dice and don your fiercest armour for Dungeons and Drag Queers: The Pride Frontier! This Pride, join a bold party of 2LGBTQIA+ adventurers in a Dungeons & Dragons experience where queerness is magic and every roll slays. Whether you're a seasoned player or curious newcomer, come explore a fantastical world!
Dungeons and Drag Queers: The Pride Frontier
Sunday June 8th, 11am - 6pm Round Table, 32 Essex Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3K8 |
Step into the spotlight with Queerdos: Cabaret, a celebration of the obscure, the underrated, the alternative, and the unapologetically queer. This Pride, join us for a boundary-pushing night of performance art, drag, music, and more—where weird is wonderful and every identity shines.
Queerdos: Cabaret
Sunday June 8th, 6pm - 8pm Which craft, 91 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON, N1H 4E9 |
Celebrate Pride with a fresh look that feels like you. Join us for a Pay-What-You-Can Gender Affirming Haircut event, offering a safe, supportive space for folks of all genders to express themselves authentically. Skilled, affirming stylists will be on hand to help you feel seen, celebrated, and fabulous—no matter your budget.
PWYC Gender Affirming Haircut Event
Monday June 9th, 4pm - 8pm Hush Salon South, 1886 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1L 1G7 |
Roll into Pride with style at our Pride Lawn Bowling event! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just in it for the fun, come join us for a laid-back evening of friendly competition, laughter, and community connection—everyone is welcome on the green!
Pride Lawn Bowling Night
Monday June 9th, 6pm - 8pm Guelph Lawn Bowling Club, 114 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON N1H 4H6 |
Join our community fair of 2SLGBTQIA+ welcoming workplaces + find an affirming employer to grow your career with!
Pride Job and Resource Fair
Tuesday June 10th, 3pm - 6pm Red Brick Cafe, 8 Douglas Street, Guelph, ON N1H 2S9 |
Empower yourself this Pride with a Self-Defence Class hosted by Transcendence Project. This inclusive, beginner-friendly session is designed to help 2LGBTQIA+ folks build confidence, learn practical skills, and feel safer in their bodies and communities. Come as you are—no experience needed, just a willingness to show up for yourself and each other.
Self Defence Class
Tuesday June 10th 6pm - 8pm 10C, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 |
A night of deep rest, collective healing, and revolutionary joy for Black queer and BIPOC folks. Through film, somatic movement, sound healing, and community reflection, we honour the legacy of Black queer activists while reclaiming rest as a radical act of self-preservation. This is more than a movie night—it’s a space to unwind, unlearn, and uplift.
A Black Queer Healing Night
Wednesday June 11th, 6pm - 9pm Three Pieces, 52 Carden Street, Guelph, ON |
Join us for an inclusive 18+ swim event celebrating Pride, community, and joy in the water! Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes in, all identities, bodies, and abilities are welcome. Come as you are and make a splash with us in a safe, affirming, and fun space for everyone.
Pride Week Inclusive Swim
Wednesday June 11th, 6pm - 8pm YMCA, 130 Woodland Glen Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4M3 |
Mask mandatory event!
Masks will be provided at the door for those who forget one!
Join us for a night of queer country line dancing with Bolo Tie Line and Giddy Up! Kick up your heels and strut your stuff at Yee to the Haw—a boot-scootin’ Pride event where everyone’s welcome on the dance floor! Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or just learning the ropes, come join us for a joyful night of country moves, queer grooves, and community connection.
Yee to the Haw Line Dancing
Thursday June 12th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z7 |
Gather 'round for Inclusive Pride Story Time, a joyful and affirming event celebrating love, identity, and imagination for families of all kinds. Join us for stories that uplift 2LGBTQIA+ voices, spark creativity, and celebrate the power of being yourself.
Inclusive Story Time
Friday June 13th, 10am - 10:30am Guelph Public Library - Main Library, 100 Norfolk St, Guelph, ON N1H 4J6 |
Raise a glass and soak up the sun at Wellington Brewery's Sunshine Pride Patio Launch Party! Celebrate Pride with cold brews, warm weather, and a welcoming community on their patio—come kick off patio season in true Pride style!
Sunshine Pride Patio Launch Party
Friday June 13th, 7pm - 11pm Wellington Brewery, 950 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON N1K 1G2 |
Get ready for hits, wheels, and rainbow realness at the Pride Roller Derby event! Join us for a fierce, fast-paced game featuring badass skaters and nonstop action. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the sport, this is a celebration of queer strength, community, and unapologetic fun you won’t want to miss!
Royal City Roller Derby
Saturday June 14th, 4pm & 6pm Games Victoria Road Recreation Centre, 151 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 6M2 |
Our biggest event of the year is back! Join us for a day of fun in the sun with great food, games, community organization tables, and so much more!
Pride in the Park
June 14th, 10am-4pm
Exhibition Park
June 14th, 10am-4pm
Exhibition Park
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