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PRIDE SEASON

Pride Winnipeg is traditionally celebrated at the end of May, when our GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diverse) community and our allies get together for a series of Pride event

WE CELEBRATE

WE CELEBRATE

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MILESTONE EVENTS

Pride Winnipeg organizes five milestone events – Flag Raising, Vigil, Rally, Parade, and Festival.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

On average, Pride Season counts with more than 45 events organized by our community.

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PERFORMERS

Every year, over 50  singers, dancers, drag queens, comedians, and other performers help us celebrate Pride every year.

MILESTONE EVENTS

Flag Raising

The Pride Season normally commences with the raising of a pride flag at City Hall on the first Friday of the season. The flag is typically raised by either the mayor or a city councillor, president of Pride Winnipeg, and a special guest.

Vigil

An event to remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives and dedicated their lives to the struggle for equal rights and acceptance. With any human rights battles, there are going to be losses and we need to be sure to remember those people.

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 in the late morning of Pride Day at the Manitoba Legislative Building and usually includes motivational speeches from a representative of each level of government and special guests.

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 Marshall, all of which are nominated by the community.

Festival

Pride Winnipeg’s Festival occurs at The Forks, our National Historic Site situated at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and consists of an array of on-stage entertainment, artisans, vendors, entertainment for youth, beer gardens, and more. This event draws the largest crowd during the Pride Winnipeg Festival week.

FLAG RAISING

The Pride Season normally commences with the raising of a pride flag at City Hall on the first Friday of the season. The flag is typically raised by either the mayor or a city councillor, president of Pride Winnipeg, and a special guest.

VIGYL

An event to remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives and dedicated their lives to the struggle for equal rights and acceptance. With any human rights battles, there are going to be losses and we need to be sure to remember those people.

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 in the late morning of Pride Day at the Manitoba Legislative Building and usually includes motivational speeches from a representative of each level of government and special guests.

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 Marshall, all of which are nominated by the community.

FESTIVAL

Pride Winnipeg’s Festival occurs at The Forks, our National Historic Site situated at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and consists of an array of on-stage entertainment, artisans, vendors, entertainment for youth, beer gardens, and more. This event draws the largest crowd during the Pride Winnipeg Festival week.

YEARLY THEME

A theme has been selected for each year since 2010. The theme reflects current events and contexts of the GSRD community and helps shape festivities for that year.

2020

(No theme)

2019

Pride of Colours

2018

My First Pride

2017

Resurgence: Taking Back Space

2016

Be authentic

2015

EVOLution

2014

withOUT Borders

2013

equALL

2012

Pride 25

2011

Unity

2010

Proud to Be

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