York Pride (ON) 2024

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York Pride takes place from the 14th to 15th June 2024.

York Pride will present its 24th pride festival, hosted in the Town of Newmarket, for two days from June 14 to June 15, 2024. Featuring live performances from 40+ Ontario-based emerging queer artists and allies. Projected attendance is 35,000+ residents while attracting 12,000+ tourists. 360 Pride Experience has partnered with The Postmark Hotel, Newmarket’s newest hotel in the downtown heritage core; home to York Pride Festival and Parade. Offering pride & play packages for a weekend getaway for this not to miss, summer celebration. Main Street offers some of Ontario’s most heart-warming and delightful culinary experiences. There’s something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long.

Sparkling Night - Day 1
Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Venue: Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket
Time: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Performers: 15
Hours of live performances: (5 hours)
Hours of onstage host interactions: 1 hour
Ticketed event: None - Free to the public

Pride Parade - Day 2

York Pride Parade:
Date and times: Saturday, June 15, 3:00 PM
Venue: Main Street, Newmarket (Ontario St. to Water St.)
Ticketed event: None - Free to the public

Closing Ceremonies: Pride on Riverwalk
Date and times: Saturday, June 15, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket

We work closely with our local partners to expand event activations that draw guests from all over Ontario, and beyond, looking to experience unique 2SLGBTQ+ experiences. The Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Business Improvement Area work tirelessly with York Pride to ensure the downtown core is presented as the perfect rainbow getaway for guests and residents. From brightly coloured planters to pride banners, each shop, restaurant, and boutique offering a pride experience is in every window, on every plate, and is the talk of the town

To inspire positive change through human connections, support, and education, while providing 2SLGBTQ+ focused events that highlight our queer culture and the importance of creating inclusive spaces within and beyond York Region.

The York Pride Parade takes place on Indigenous Lands, which includes the communities of the: Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg peoples. As the biggest event of the York Pride Festival, all eyes will be on our 2500 marchers as over 70 floats and groups take over Main Street. Expect all your Parade favourites, from the famous rumble of the motorbikes to the quintessential community groups, and the many wonders of our 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

We welcome guests from across the globe, questions can be directed to support.2024@yorkpridefest.com, our teams are happy to assist you. After parties throughout Main Street all weekend long. Hotel open in May and will book quickly, reserve your stay. Postmarkhotel.ca festival details available at yorkprideride.ca