
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.