#CWPride2022

Collingwood’s first in-person Pride Festival.

Pride 2022 was our first-ever in-person Pride festival featuring a 2SLGBTQ+ panel discussion, Downtown Collingwood Pride Parade, Boat Cruise,

It was an incredible inaugural event that celebrated education, diversity, and inclusiveness. The event awarded us “news maker of the year” and a nomination for Canada’s Best Market, Fair, or Festival!

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We would like to give a big thank you to our photography partners Kimberley Vincent Photography, Captured by Kirsten, North on Birch, Marie Sholz, Nathan Beddard, Lili Creative, Jody Wilson, & Emma Nichol for photographing the event.

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Live Recording: Panel Talk on Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion.

Pathways to Belonging: Exploring Identities among the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in partnership with Becoming Shelly Ann, Myles Sexton, Kurtis Gabriel, Mr Leslie Roberts, Dr. Rehan, and Finally Made It Flex. ⁠

People will seek out community-based on identities that influence their lived experiences. It can be challenging for people who hold multiple marginalized identities to find community. In this panel talk, we will hear from 4 panelists across diverse identities sharing from their lived experiences on finding equitable access to inclusion.⁠⁠

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In-The Press

2022 Newsmaker of the YEAR!

Collingwood Today!

Testimonials

“What an amazing event!!! You all did absolutely amazing! I completely expect next year to be bigger! I am hoping that it will be bigger than the Elvis Festival! I loved the performances! Seeing everyone supporting and loving the LGBTQ+ Community! The way it should be”

“I was only able to make it to the Friday portion of the weekend. I was blown away at the engagement, love and support of the Collingwood community. Families, the elderly, youth everyone having a wonderful time together. I’m from the Creemore area but I am so happy to see how progressive Collingwood is becoming. Keep up the good work!”

“It existing, being a 28 year old lesbian that grew up in a lesbian household in the collingwood area getting to see this made me cry. The parade was amazing to see the support. I loved the street party just wish it was bigger”

“As a parent of the LGBTQ + community, it was so heartwarming to feel the genuine love and support from the participants to supporters. During the parade, my heart was just bursting! There were people from all age groups. I believe EVERYONE felt welcomed. I am so proud of this town. We still have further to go. But we will keep loving and supporting!”