Monday June 16

Flag Raising’s
Join us in your town as we raise the Pride flag to kick off the festival! Remarks by board members and town councilors will precede each raising.

9:00am - Town of Pictou 

9:30am - Municipality of Pictou County

10:15am - Town of Trenton 

11am - Town of New Glasgow 

12pm - Town of Stellarton

12:30pm - Town of Westville 

1:30pm - Pictou Landing First Nation (Health Centre)

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Movie Night hosted by Pictou United Church (community partner event)

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Location: Pictou United Church (47 James Street, Pictou)
Time: 6:30pm

Tuesday June 17

Pictou County Partnership Pride in Business Workshop (community partner event)
On Tuesday, June 17, join us for Pride in Business — a free afternoon of workshops designed to support and uplift queer-owned businesses in Pictou County.

Topics include:

  • Government Procurement Assistance

  • Rainbow Registered Certifications

  • Intro to Financial Planning

  • Branding with Pride & Authenticity

Lunch will be provided.

If you’re a 2SLGBTQI+ vendor planning to participate in the Pride on the Waterfront Market on Friday, June 20, the Pictou County Partnership will cover your vendor fee as a thank-you for attending.

Location: IGNITE, New Glasgow
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The venue includes a wheelchair accessible entrance (via the Temperance Street parking lot) and a gender neutral washroom located at the front of the building.

Register HERE

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Gathering of Queer Geeks 

Location: Trenton Library (1 Forge Street, Trenton)
Time: 3pm-4:30PM

Mutual Book & media recommendations, button maker, zines

Wednesday June 17

Pride at Pictou Landing First Nations (community partner event)

Location: Start at Health Centre (19 Maple Street) and walk to school
(6407 Pictou Landing Rd, Trenton)
Time: 2pm-5pm

Description coming soon

Thursday June 18

Queer Crafternoon

Location: Museum of Industry
Time: 1pm-4pm

Description coming soon

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Outdoor Movie Night Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters (community partner event)

Location: 323 MacGregor’s Street, New Glasgow
Time: 7:30pm-9:30PM

Movie TBA

Friday June 20

Pride on the Waterfront: Fun Day & Market

Location: Pictou Vendor Village, 27 Creighton Street, Pictou
Time: 3pm-8pm

Come support 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors and watch some drag performances by Shayla Shenanigans and Opal Debris!

Saturday June 21

Nature Walk

Location: Acadia Park
Time: 10am - 11:30am

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Roller Derby with Lobster Hub Rollers (community partner event)

Location: Trenton Rink
Time: 12pm-3pm
Admission: $10

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Drag Bingo and Trivia

Location: Ward One Rec
Time: 8pm-11pm

Join us for an evening of laughs, bingo, trivia and amazing prizes. This event is hosted by Shayla Shenanigans!

Sunday June 22

Pride Picnic

Location: Museum of Industry
Time: 12pm-4pm

Event description coming soon.