2023 Capital Pride Festival

August 19–27, 2023

The Festival kicks off with The Capital Pride Pageant on Saturday, August 19th. Festival Weekend takes place Friday, August 25th to Sunday, August 27th and closes with the Pride Parade on Sunday, August 27th.

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Signature Events

We are pleased to host 9 days of signature programming including human rights programming, youth events and Festival Weekend featuring our street festival, family pride zone, TD Main Stage, Somerset Stage and more.

Signature Events

Community Events

Over 50 community events take place throughout the Capital Pride Festival.

Community Events Listing

Artists & Performers

Check-out the many performers, artists and speakers participating this year's Festival.

Learn More

Pride Parade

Celebrate loudly and proudly at this year's Pride Parade. Taking place on Sunday, August 27 at 1:00pm.

Capital Pride Parade

Grand Marshal & Honoured Group

Capital Pride’s awards program celebrates the local 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our recipients are leaders engaged in meaningful work in the local area. Each year, our recipients lead the annual Pride Parade. 

Meet our 2023 Grand Marshal & Honoured Group

Pride Guide

View our 2023 Pride Guide to get ready to celebrate pride. Featuring our signature programming, community events and more.

2023 Pride Guide