Ottawa Capital Pride Festival 2025

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Ottawa Capital Pride takes place from August 15th to 24th, 2025.

Ottawa Capital Pride is a ten day-long pride festival and takes place from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 24. Join us at the National Arts Centre for the Capital Pride Pageant, where Ms. Mr. and Mx. Capital Pride 2025 will be crowned. The TD Main Stage boasts a stellar line-up of Canadian artists, including top talent from Canada's Drag Race. The street festival hosts over 150 vendors and community groups showcasing their wares and important work.

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Parade
Sunday, August 24 at 13:00 on Elgin Street at Laurier Avenue. Experience the power of unity and celebration as over 225 groups and more than 11,000 participants march through the streets of Ottawa. The Pride Parade is the highlight of the festival, showcasing our unwavering commitment to love, acceptance, and equality.

Festival
The Street Festival returns to Bank Street this year on August 23-24 from 12:00-20:00 each day. It features community organisations, political groups, a craft fair, activations from our corporate partners, and other programming. Join Capital Pride on Bank Street as we celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

After party
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