{"id":6401,"date":"2026-04-10T10:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridewinnipeg.com\/?p=6401"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:36:14","slug":"pride-winnipeg-announces-this-years-2026-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridewinnipeg.com\/f\/pride-winnipeg-announces-this-years-2026-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIDE WINNIPEG ANNOUNCES THIS YEARS 2026 THEME"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winnipeg, Manitoba \u2013 April 10,2026 \u2014 <\/strong>Pride Winnipeg<\/em> is proud to announce the 2026 Theme  \u201cCelebrate YOU\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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YOU <\/em>are what we’re celebrating; YOU<\/em> are why we’re all here. The word you<\/em> in this case is used to represent all of us as a whole. It’s a sentiment of encouragement and love. More than just a logo, Celebrate YOU<\/em> is a full theme that incorporates radiating shapes, bright, energetic colour combinations, and unique typography styles to amplify images of the community and create a deep feeling of celebration. In addition, it includes a kiss, a flower, a sun, and a doorway which are used as a spotlight for the community. Whether it’s a frame, a shape emanating outward to create a pattern, or a funky colourful background, the execution of these elements create moments of excitement and whimsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud to share, this year\u2019s logo includes both English and French versions,\u201d said Barry Karlenzig, President.  \u201cThis is the first time we\u2019ve included both of Manitoba\u2019s official languages in our logo. \u201cCelebrate YOU<\/em>, honours and uplifts the 2SLGBTQ+ community while advocating for our freedom and equality,\u201d Karlenzig, adds. \u201cWe\u2019re excited for the Celebrate YOU 2026 Pride Winnipeg Festival to be our biggest and most vibrant yet. Let\u2019s come together to showcase the strength, unity, and pride of our community here in Winnipeg and across Manitoba to the rest of Canada!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s theme was brought to life by local designer, Andrew Mingo. Andrew is a proud Winnipeg creative and designer who employs colour, type and imagery to inspire delight in their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew worked closely with the internal marketing and communications team to create a theme that amplifies Pride as a celebration of Queer identities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCelebrate YOU! is a message of encouragement and endurance from one community member to another. Pride is a celebration of all the things that make us unique. It\u2019s a message to the world that it\u2019s ok to take pride in who you are,\u201d said Mingo, designer.  \u201cWith this theme I wanted to make a statement and to bring focus to why we\u2019re all here; for YOU! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEspecially in our world today,\u201d Mingo explains, \u201cwe must take a stand against adversity and push for improved rights for all. Celebrating each other in our identity is just one way for us to do that. Pride is an annual reminder of why we\u2019re all here, and this theme makes that clear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Pride Winnipeg in celebrating all that makes our community so great, YOU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barry Karlenzig
<\/strong>President, Pride Winnipeg
866-611-4456
bkarlenzig@pridewinnipeg.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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