PRIDE WEEK 2020 EVENTS
JUNE 1 - 7, 2020
1
10th Anniversary Flag Raising
11:00am - Railway Tunnel Community Flags
The flag raising ceremony is a staple of inclusion in Brockville. At the beginning of every Pride week, the Pride Committee and members of City Council come together on-top of Brockville's famous Railway Tunnel to raise the rainbow flag. This ceremony showcases our city's commitment to building a proud community.
great for
families
COMMUNITY EVENTS RUNNING FROM JUNE 2-4
5
2020 Drag Competition
8:00pm - Barley Mow
The title of Miss Brockville Pride is an annual competition that showcases the best of local drag talent in an exciting competition that will leave audience members entertained, and boosts energy for the Pride Parade. This year, we will be offering Ms, Mr, and Mx titles to become more inclusive!
great for
adults 19+
2020 Pride Pub Crawl
11:30pm - Various Downtown Bars
Join us after the 2020 Drag Competition at various downtown Brockville bars for a Pride Pub Crawl. Look for the "Gay Seal of Approval" at the entrance of participating bars.
Participating bars announced 2 weeks prior to event.
Transportation will be provided from the Barley Mow Brockville to Downtown Brockville.
great for
adults 19+
6
"Rainbow Run": 5K Fun Run/Walk
10:30am - Hardy Park
Again this year we are hosting a 5 kilometer run. We are proud to support a healthy lifestyle event. The run will begin at Hardy Park and run through downtown Brockville and the waterfront. The finish of this race will include a 1.5 kilometer cool-down walk, in the Pride Parade. This event is proudly supported by the Brockville Road Runners Club.
great for
all ages
Brockville Pride Parade
12:00pm - Brockville Rowing Club
The annual Pride Parade begins at Reynolds Park beside the Brockville Rowing Club. Groups are asked to meet by 11:30am to start assembling and lining up.
Parade route: North on Bethune St, West on King St (to the Brockville Arts Centre), South on St. Paul St before the final leg, East on Water St to Hardy Park.
great for
all ages
"Rainbow Village" Vendor Fair
12:30pm - Hardy Park
After the annual Pride Parade, we will be filling Hardy Park with vendors and food services to begin our Pride celebration. The afternoon will consist of entertainment such as an all-ages drag show, music from local musicians and live DJs.
great for
all ages
post-pride wrap-up event details coming soon
7
All-inclusive Church Service
10:00am - Wall Street United Church
Wall Street United Church has been hosting an all-inclusive church service during Pride week for many years. This year, they are continuing the tradition and encouraging everyone to attend this Sunday morning church service.