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2025 Pride Theme
Radical Joy
The community voted on the theme and they picked Radical Joy!
Radical Joy is a reminder that joy refuels us!
Queer Joy is resistance!
Queer Joy is medicine!
Queer Joy is rebellion!
Queer Joy is protest!
Queer Joy is radical!
Radical Joy is a reminder to find the light in the darkness!
Pride festival Calendar
JUNE 16-17
Learn to Drive
6 PM
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8:30 PM
Redpoll Centre in Shell Place
JUNE 16-17
Learn to Drive
L2D is a hands-on, interactive learner’s license preparation program designed to help you pass your class 7 written learner’s test, with a ...
6 PM
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8:30 PM
Redpoll Centre in Shell Place
JUNE 20
2S Medicine Walk
5 PM
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7 PM
Lions Park
JUNE 20
2S Medicine Walk
In partnership with Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre join Elder Claire Antoine for a medicine walk, followed by cooking bannock ove...
5 PM
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7 PM
Lions Park
JUNE 20
Pride Cabaret
7:30 PM
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10 PM
KINGS THEATRE
JUNE 20
Pride Cabaret
Pride Cabaret returns in 2025, bringing you a spectacular, non-binary variety show that shines a spotlight on the incredible local talent of...
7:30 PM
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10 PM
KINGS THEATRE
JUNE 21
Teen Trivia Night
3 PM
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6 PM
Canadian Brewhouse
JUNE 21
Teen Trivia Night
Presented by Justin Slade Youth Foundation and hosted by Dad Bod Rod. This is a free event for youth. Gather your team of four and compete ...
3 PM
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6 PM
Canadian Brewhouse
JUNE 21
Keyano Huskies ESports Pride Night
4 PM
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9 PM
Keyano College
JUNE 21
Keyano Huskies ESports Pride Night
June is Pride Month in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo! As part of the month-long festivities, the SMG Esports Arena will be hosti...
4 PM
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9 PM
Keyano College
JUNE 22
Story Time at the End of the Rainbow
10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
JUNE 22
Story Time at the End of the Rainbow
Simma Downe is here for the highly-anticipated return of Story Time at the End of the Rainbow. Story Time at the End of the Rainbow feature...
10:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
JUNE 22
Big Gay Brunch
11:30 AM
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2 PM
Seventy Two Kitchen
JUNE 22
Big Gay Brunch
Your favourite Drag Brunch is back for Pride Month! Bring your appetite and be prepared to laugh! Tickets include entry and the show, the de...
11:30 AM
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2 PM
Seventy Two Kitchen
JUNE 22
Beading Workshop
3 PM
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7 PM
Redpoll Centre in Shell Place
JUNE 22
Beading Workshop
Join Wood Buffalo Pride for this Pride Beading Workshop led by experienced beader Rhonda Robinson from Spirit Creative! Participants will be...
3 PM
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7 PM
Redpoll Centre in Shell Place
JUNE 24
A Caregiver’s Introduction to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
1 PM
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2 PM
CMHA (8530 Manning Ave)
JUNE 24
A Caregiver’s Introduction to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Are you a parent of a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, or think you might be. Or if you want to be a more inclusive caregiver than this training is for you...
1 PM
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2 PM
CMHA (8530 Manning Ave)
JUNE 24
Shop With Pride
5 PM
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7 PM
THRIFTY DUCHESS
JUNE 24
Shop With Pride
Many 2SLGBTQ+ people feel some fear and stress when it comes to shopping for clothes. We wanted to dedicate some time to our local community...
5 PM
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7 PM
THRIFTY DUCHESS
JUNE 25
Beers for Queers - Meet the MLGays
5 PM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 25
Beers for Queers - Meet the MLGays
A special edition Beers for Queers, one night early. Come meet and hangout with Alberta's MLGays Janis Irwin and Brooks Arcand-Paul.
5 PM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 25
Investing 101
7 PM
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8:30 PM
Redpoll Centre
JUNE 25
Investing 101
Whether you're just starting or seeking deeper insights, learn confidence in saving and building your financial know-how. Join us for an i...
7 PM
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8:30 PM
Redpoll Centre
JUNE 26
Pride Paint Night
8 PM
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10 PM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 26
Pride Paint Night
Join Simma Downe as she leads a pride themed paint night!
More Info Coming Soon.
8 PM
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10 PM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 27
2S Medicine Walk
4 PM
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7 PM
MacDonald Island
JUNE 27
2S Medicine Walk
In partnership with Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre join Elders Claire Antoine & Richard Jenkins for a medicine walk, followed by ...
4 PM
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7 PM
MacDonald Island
JUNE 27
Big Gay BINGO Night
7:30 PM
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10 PM
BAILEY'S PUB
JUNE 27
Big Gay BINGO Night
The Oil Royals are back with your favourite adult Drag BINGO! We've got more prizes than ever, bring your friends and win some amazing adult...
7:30 PM
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10 PM
BAILEY'S PUB
JUNE 28
2025 Wood Buffalo Pride Fair
12 PM
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5 PM
Heritage Shipyard
JUNE 28
2025 Wood Buffalo Pride Fair
We are thrilled to welcome you to the ninth annual Wood Buffalo Pride Fair on Saturday, June 28, 12-5PM at the Heritage Shipyard!
12 PM
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5 PM
Heritage Shipyard
JUNE 28
Big Gay After Party
7 PM
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2 AM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 28
Big Gay After Party
The best gayest party of the year! Your favourite local drag performers will entertain and thrill you, then dance the night away with DJQPID...
7 PM
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2 AM
Bailey's Pub
JUNE 29
Jiu Jitsu
2 PM
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3 PM
Bowmans Martial Arts
JUNE 29
Jiu Jitsu
Join Bowmans Martial Arts for an inclusive Jiu Jitsu Class.
2 PM
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3 PM
Bowmans Martial Arts
JUNE 29
Adult Pride Paint Night
TBD
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TBD
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
JUNE 29
Adult Pride Paint Night
We’ll watch a presentation about queer symbolism in art history, then we’ll do a collage and then transfer the collage to a painting.
TBD
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TBD
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Wood Buffalo Pride Festival Themes
Festival Theme
Each year we select a theme for the Pride Festival that embodies what is happening at that time and sets the intention for our events.
Past Themes:
2024 - No One Left Behind
2023 - Come As You Are
2020 - Show Your Pride
2019 - Unite
2017 - Why Pride Matters
2024 Pride Festival
2023 Pride Festival
2022 Pride Festival
2021 Pride Festival
2018 Pride Festival
2017 Pride Festival
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