May 28 – June 1, 2025
Gananoque Pride!
Gananoque Pride Week is back from May 28th to June 1st, 2025! Join us for a week packed with events including a trivia night, drive-in movie, a variety show, poetry slam, yoga, community picnic, kayaking, art, crafts, storytelling, music, a pride service and our main Pride Festival on June 1st!
May 28th – 5pm
Gananoque Pride Flag Rising Ceremony
It’s almost time to raise the flag, Gananoque!
Join us as we kick off Pride Week with our Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025| 5:00 PM
Gananoque Town Hall
We’re coming together to celebrate love, identity, and community – loud, proud, and full of colour!
May 28th, 2025- 7pm
Pride Trivia at Stonewater Pub
It’s pride week trivia night at the Stonewater this Wednesday 🏳️🌈
Date: 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Time: ⏰ 7pm
Location: 📍 Stonewater Pub
Gananoque
May 28th, 2025 – 6:30pm
Gananoque Pride presents Mean Girls
Join the Gananoque Pride Alliance in partnership with 1000 Islands Drive-In for a fabulously fetch screening of MEAN GIRLS under the stars!
Date: 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Time: ⏰ 8:30 PM
Location: 📍 1000 Islands Drive-In, 345 Herbert St, Gananoque
Cost: 🚗 Only $15 per carload
May 29th, 2025 – 5:30pm
Pride Poetry Slam!
The Gananoque Pride Alliance is thrilled to invite you to our Poetry Slam on Thursday May 29th at 5:30pm at the amazing O’Connor Gallery! A huge THANK YOU to the gallery for sharing their beautiful space with us!
Date: Thursday, May 29th
Doors: 5:30 PM
Location: O’Connor Gallery, 130 King St. E., Gananoque
May 29th, 2025 – 8pm
Royal Pride Variety Show
The Royal Pride Variety Show is hitting the stage for a night of fierce fun, jaw-dropping talent, and unapologetic fabulousness!
Date: Thursday, May 29th
Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
Location: Royal Theatre, 75 King St E, Gananoque
Tickets: $20 at the door | 18+ event
May 30th, 2025 – 5-8pm
Pride Sunset Kayaking
Date: Friday, May 30th – 5-8pm
Location:1000 Islands Kayaking
Just $45 +HST — includes:
Full equipment rental
Certified guide
Safety briefing
3-hour scenic padlle
No experience needed — just bring your fabulous self and a sense of adventure!
Call (613) 463-9564
More info: www.1000islandskayaking.com
May 30th, 2025 – 9pm
Pride Dance Party
Get ready, Gananoque — Our dance party is almost here!
Join us for the Pride Dance Party on Friday, May 30th at the Gananoque Curling Club for a night full of colour, community, and celebration!
Doors open at 9PM | Entrance: $5 | 19+ event
Date: Friday, May 30
Doors: 9pm
Location: Curling Club, Gananoque
May 31st, 2025 – 11am
Pride Yoga at Joel Stone Park
Yoga 1000 Islands in association with Gananoque Pride presents a free gentle yoga session with mindfulness and gentle yoga to start your day!
Date: Saturday, May 31st – 11am
Location:Joel Stone Park
*Please sign a waiver on yoga1000islands.com prior to the session!
May 31st, 2025 – 1pm
Pride picnic at Joel Stone Park
🌳 Picnic in the Park! 🧺
Grab your friends, chosen family, and your favourite snacks—it’s time for a laid-back afternoon of fun in the sun at Joel Stone Park! Bring your own picnic and come enjoy classic outdoor games, good company, and beautiful riverside views.
Date: Saturday, May 31st – 1pm
Location:Joel Stone Park
May 31st, 2025 – 3pm
Crafts & Storytelling
Gananoque Pride Alliance and Gan Arts Network are offering a children’s crafts and storytelling activity at the Gan Arts Network.
Date: Saturday, May 31st – 3pm
Location: Gan Arts Network
May 31st, 2025 – 5pm
Author Shelley Thompson
A special night with Shelley Thompson – celebrated award winning Canadian actress and author. Shelley will be sharing selections from her book “Roar”, and offering some insight, and words of wisdom.
🎶 PLUS – A Special Performance by T. Thomason!
Date: Saturday, May 31st – 5pm
Location: O’Connor Gallery, Gananoque
June 1st, 2025 – 10:30am
Pride Sunday Worship Celebration
Pride Sunday Worship Celebration!
All are welcome to attend – Sunday, June 1st – 10:30am
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 -11:30
Pride March
We’re starting at Gananoque Secondary School, heading down King Street, and finishing with a burst of Pride energy at Town Park!
But the celebration doesn’t stop there…
After the parade, head over to the Gord Brown Memorial Outdoor Arena!
Sunday, JUne 1, 2025 – 12-5pm
Pride Festival
Location: Gord Brown Memorial Outdoor Arena
- Live music by James King, Nice On, Sweetleaf, and more!
Local vendor fair with awesome goodies - All-ages entertainment + good vibes all day!
Come as you are, bring your crew, and let’s celebrate LOVE, DIVERSITY & COMMUNITY!
FREE to attend!
Sunday, June 1 – 8pm
Pride Karaoke
Location: Stonewater Pub
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