PRIDE WEEK 2020 EVENTS
JUNE 1 - 7, 2020
1
2020 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 4-6
Pride Meet & Greet at the Spitfire
4:30pm - Spitfire Cafe
The Spitfire is excited to join the Brockville Pride activities!
This will be our first meet & greet. Come meet (new) friends, talk about the full line up Brockville Pride have planned for the week. Have a drink or a mocktail. This will be fun and relaxing!
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families
Rainbow Glow Party at the Bar
10:00pm - The Bar
Come out for our yearly contribution to Brockville's Pride Week! This year will be a Rainbow Glow Party! DJ Carbonite and The Bar will have glow sticks, bracelets and other fun stuff!
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adults 19+
Annual Potluck & Inspirational Speaker
6:00pm - Brockville Public Library
Annually, the Brockville Public Library has been a huge supporter of Brockville Pride and will be continuing their support this year. This year's inspirational speaker is announced on our Facebook page. Join us on Wednesday evening to enjoy some home cooked dishes, and a touching speech on inclusion & community in the Buell St Room.
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families
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 include: The Bar, The Georgian Dragon, The 1000 Islands Brewery, The Keystorm, Buds on the Bay, Broad Street Billiards, The Phoenix.
Transportation will be provided from the Barley Mow Brockville to Downtown Brockville.
great for
adults 19+
"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.
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all ages
Brockville Pride Parade
12:00pm - Brockville Rowing Club
*NEW MEET-UP/STARTING LOCATION*
The annual Pride Parade begins at Reynolds Park beside the Brockville Rowing Club. Groups are asked to meet at 11:00-11:30am to start assembling and lining up. Parade route will run 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
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.