Pride week is in full swing in Kingston, June 8th – 15th, 2025. This is a fun and important opportunity to celebrate and show support for “the diversity of genders, sexualities and cultures within 2SLGBTQIA+ Community” at Queens, in Kingston and area. Whether you are marching in the parade, creating a zine, singing karaoke, participating in a drag show, playing bingo, or making a friendship bracelet, there are so many ways to get involved and show your pride.
This year’s theme is: The Rainbow and Beyond: Stronger Together
“This theme represents the strength our community has within and beyond the rainbow. It is a call to action to our allies (individuals, organisations and more) who must stand up and fight for us. It stands as a reminder to persevere, even in times of uncertainty. To hold space for all walks of life, to ask questions, and to hear their stories”. Embrace the theme and come dressed in your most colourful rainbow.
There is so much happening this June! Here are all the Pride events I could find from the (including our history, helpful resources and the events schedule), events on campus and within the community:
June 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00pm
Central Library Branch
June 12, 7:30 pm -
Daft Brewing, 768 Princes Street
19+
June 13, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Social Hour and Bracelet Making Workshop
Daft Brewing
Hosted by The Queer Association of Queen’s Employees (QUAQE), an employee resource group at Queen’s
June 13, 8:00 pm –
Daft Brewing
$5, 18+
June 14, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Confederation Basin
*See Queen’s University’s Yellow House Booth
June 14, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Pride Parade
Route: Parade goes from memorial centre down Princess St to Confederation Basin
Meet 11:00 – 11:30
June 14, 1:00 – 1:30 pm
City Hall Amphitheatre
All ages
June 14, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tourism Kingston Visitor Centre
Hosten by Rowena Whey, Feat. Perla Blowpony, Yuni Verse, Dare De Lafemme and Bekka Blake
**Featuring Perla from Season 5 of Canada’s Drag Race!
June 14, 8:00pm -
Something in the Water Brewing
19+, $22
June 15, AM
The Warf and Feather, waterfront patio at The Holiday Inn
Hosted by Rowena Whey, Feat. Problemathew and Tyffanie Morgan
June 19th, Dusk -
Presented by Reelout and Kinston Pride
Springer Market Square
June 18, 8:00 pm –
Grad Club, Queen’s University
19 +, $11.98
June 22, 1:00 pm -
Rideau Hall 2nd Floor Room 223, Queen’s Univeristy
June 27, 7:00 pm -
Kinston Memorial Centre, 303 York Street
16+, $20 - $25
June 27, 8:00 pm -
Grad Club, Queen’s University
19 +, $10 - $15
June 28, 7:00 pm –
Kinston Memorial Centre, 303 York Street
$12 - $15
Are you looking to celebrate from afar or at home? The Queen’s Library has shared pride related links to check out and explore at your own pace.
highlights resources such as reading materials, films, and background resources.
You can also stream these award-winning films available at the library:
Our presence and support carry a lot of meaning. Showing up matters.
So, let’s come together to celebrate, support, and uplift our Queen’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community during Pride and every day beyond the rainbow!
Happy Pride