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Join us this August!August 22–30, 2026

Aug 22

Clothing Swap

August 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thrive SelectThrift

  • Free
  • Accessible venue
  • In Person
Aug 22

Ballroom on the Big Screen

August 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Blackbox Theatre, Arts Court

  • Free
  • Ticket required
  • Accessible venue
  • Black Pride
  • In Person
Aug 22

Film Screening Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions

August 22, 2026 • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

NAC Fourth Stage

  • Free
  • Ticket required
  • Accessible venue
  • In Person
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Check-in from Capital Pride

August 2, 2026

A lot has happened at Capital Pride over the last year, and we know many people are curious to find out what has been going on. We recognize that Capital Pride, as an organization, has not checked in with our...

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2026 Theme Announcement

June 30, 2026

“Together, We Shine” celebrates the power of visibility, connection, and community. Inspired by the symbol of the spotlight, this year’s theme recognizes the people, stories, and voices that make Ottawa–Gatineau’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community vibrant, resilient, and proud. Light does more than...

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2026 Grand Marshal and Honoured Group Nominations

May 31, 2026

Every year, Capital Pride celebrates the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These leaders engage in meaningful work in our region. The Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the annual Pride Parade.  We are currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Grand Marshall and...

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Capital Pride is hiring

April 3, 2026

Capital Pride is hiring two full time positions on the Festival Operations Team for the upcoming 2026 festival season. These positions are funded through Canada Summer Jobs. The Volunteer Coordinator will manage the annual festival volunteer program, including recruiting, training,...

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Our mission is to create opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.