Rally + Parade
Rally
The Pride Rally is an annual tradition in honour of the 250 people who first gathered at the Manitoba Legislative Building in 1987. It occurs at 10am on Parade Sunday at the Manitoba Legislative Building and includes speeches from a representative of each level of government and many special invited guests from our community.
Parade
The Pride Parade begins after the Pride Rally and makes its way through downtown Winnipeg. The parade features a Grand Marshal, honorary Youth Marshal, and honorary Community Group Marshal, all of which are nominated by the community.
Timeline
- 10:00am – Rally starts (Manitoba Legislative Building, North Steps)
- 10:45am – Rally ends
- 11:00am – Parade begins at Memorial and St Mary Ave
- Parade ends near Blue Cross Park (Goldeyes)
- 12:00pm – Day 2 of the Pride Festival at the Forks begins!
Washrooms
Washrooms are available at Memorial Park, Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG), RBC Convention Centre, and True North Square.
Water Refill Locations
Water can be refilled at Memorial Park, WAG, and RBC Convention Centre.
Accessibility Information
Indoor and Outdoor Accessible Viewing Areas – Inside and in front of Canada Life Centre (between Donald and Hargrave along Portage Ave).
Described Audio – Available in the Outdoor Accessible Viewing Area in front of Canada Life Centre.
For more Accessibility information for our Rally, Parade, and Festival, please visit our Accessibility page!
Parade Tips
- For safety, we ask that spectators do not join the parade (between or alongside floats and entries) while it is in progress. Spectators may join at the end of the procession to follow the parade to the Festival grounds.
- If you require first aid, flag down a member of our safety or security team, or a Pride Winnipeg organizer (bright pink shirt).
- Bring a filled reusable water bottle; we encourage folks not to use single-use plastics!
- Wear sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing!
- To respect other spectators, please no smoking or vaping along the parade route.
- Dress in your Pride Sunday best!
- Celebrate, be loud, and be proud!