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Capital Pride’s first-ever Ice Parade comes to Winterlude

January 26, 2024

2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies invited to celebrate Pride on world’s longest skating rink Ottawa, ON – Today Capital Pride announced its inaugural Ice Parade, taking place during Winterlude as part of a winter celebration of Pride. The Ice Parade, Canada’s first-ever...

Capital Pride Statement in Solidarity with Palestine

August 6, 2024

As we head into our local Pride season in August, we wish to reaffirm our commitment to solidarity as the core principle guiding our work. While our mandate is focused on queer and trans communities in the region, the violence...

Advocates for Human Rights Rally for Rainbow Equality

May 17, 2024

On May 17th 2024, Capital Pride and the Society of Queer Momentum are organizing a rally for rainbow equality at Confederation Park at 5:30pm as part of a National Rainbow Week of Action running from May 11-17th. The rally is...

Capital Pride’s Annual General Meeting Welcomes New Members, Elects a New Executive Committee for...

March 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON – Following another successful Winter Pride, Capital Pride held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25, 2024, during which the Board of Directors strategized for the year ahead, welcomed new Members, and elected the...

Call for Applicants for Board of Directors

November 13, 2023

Capital Pride is Looking for New Board Members! Capital Pride is looking for new board members to contribute to the organization’s strategic direction and growth, provide sound governance and advice, and serve as ambassadors within the community. Capital Pride brings...

Capital Pride seeking Community Engagement Coordinator

November 1, 2023

Job Posting: Community Engagement Coordinator Capital Pride is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to manage relationships with our ever-expanding list of community partners. These include volunteers, community groups, and sponsors. The successful candidate will lead the development of the volunteer...

Capital Pride is Recruiting a Treasurer for the Board of Directors

October 26, 2023

Board Opportunity: Treasurer Do you have about 10 hours a month to offer to be part of the dynamic and passionate team that provides direction and management to the largest Pride festival in the region? Do you have the financial...

Capital Pride Announces New Executive Director

September 25, 2023

Meet the New Executive Director of Capital Pride! (Above: Previous Executive Director, Toby Whitfield, announces his step-down from the organization alongside Capital Pride Staff & Board of Directors) After two years of incredible work at the head of the organization,...

Capital Pride announces the 2023 Grand Marshal and Honoured Group!

July 25, 2023

With the 2023 Capital Pride Festival right around the corner, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Grand Marshal and Honoured Group. Capital Pride’s awards program celebrates the local 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our recipients are leaders engaged in meaningful work in...

Fierté Canada Pride receives $1.5 million in federal funding to support Pride festivals responding...

June 5, 2023

With Pride season underway, organizers say that Pride festivals and events are safe to attend and are important for building 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion – despite increased challenges coming from increased anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate OTTAWA — Amidst a climate of rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate...