Your Guide To Pride
June 1st marks the beginning of pride for people all around the world! Although you may think the only event for Pride Month is the Pride Parade, we can assure you that there are tons more! In fact, let’s take you through Pride in Saskatoon with Your Guide To Pride.
Pride Parade
Of course, one of the main showcases of the month happens to be the Pride Parade that takes place on June 22nd. Saskatoon’s biggest and most colourful parade of the year is in downtown Saskatoon with a demonstration of solidarity with the city’s 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual community.
In addition, for the second year in a row, there will be a Pride Market & Community Service Village! Many vendors come from far and wide to showcase their drool-worthy food, fantastical art, and unique creations. Don’t miss out on some of the coolest booths in Saskatoon!
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Queermunity Theatre Race
It’s your time in the spotlight! Everyone in the Saskatoon Queer community (2SLGBTQIA+ and their allies) is invited to celebrate Pride Month at Persephone! Teams will be performing a 10-15-minute original play in celebration of Pride Month on June 14th. The teams participating in the Queermunity Theatre Race have only 48 hours to create and rehearse their play - after that, it’s showtime!
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Saskatoon Inaugural Rainbow Run
Welcome to Saskatoon Pride’s Inaugural Rainbow Run! It’s going to be a fun, creative experience that focuses on wellness. You can register for 10K or 5K runs, a 2.5K Family Fun Run/Walk, or sashay your way into the High Heels Dash. Whatever you decide to enter, come dressed in your most colourful, wackiest attire, and be prepared for fun.
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Summer Solstice Spectacular: Rita Baga
Saskatoon Pride and Remai Modern are delighted to present Montreal drag artist Rita Baga at the museum for a special performance in celebration of Pride 2024 on Friday, June 21.
Rita Baga will bring her soaring live vocals to the stage with a band as she performs beloved anthems from the 1980s. Sing it loud, sing it proud!
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Pride Bingo
On June 20th, join Krystall, Kiki, and Puffy for a night of bingo! The Pride Bingo Night will be your chance to dress up, watch some drag performances, and win some big prizes! Doors open at 6 pm at HMCS Unicorn. See you there, winners!
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Traditional Two Spirit Powwow
All are welcome to this unique event! With a pipe ceremony, crowning of two spirit ambassadors, and much more, it’s an event you won’t want to miss! Listen to the drums as dancers show off their training. Celebrate not only pride but also Indigenous Peoples Day! Visit Prairieland Park on June 21st, starting at 10 am to join in!
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Want to know what other pride events are taking place this June? Check out our events calendar for more!
Aris Night
Growing up on a farm taught Aris (they/them) a ton of life-lessons. For example: don't stand behind a horse. Moving to the big city to pursue their dream of... well, dreaming, Aris has used their chaotic ADHD for good (and sometimes mischief). You can catch them hanging out at Amazing Stories, sipping on a beer at Winston's, or most likely curled up at home with their two cats and a good book. Feel free to follow along their adventure on Instagram @styxxnite.