Registration is now open for our 2023 Capital Pride Parade. Join more than 175 other marching groups, floats and other contingents as we celebrate our communities. This year’s parade takes place Sunday, August 27, kicking off at 1pm in Centretown.
Key Dates:
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, June 30
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 1
- Payment Deadline: Monday, August 7
- Call times and final details available: The week of Monday, August 14
- 2023 Pride Parade: Sunday, August 27, kicking off at 1pm
Registration Fees
Registration fees are used to cover the cost of the parade, including costs related to the provision of city services, road closure signage and barricades.
Community Groups and Non-Profit Organizations with a budget under $250,000
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Contingent | $25 | $50 |
| Small Vehicle | $100 | $150 |
| Large Vehicle | $150 | $225 |
Community Groups and Non-Profit Organizations with a budget over $250,000
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Contingent | $150 | $225 |
| Small Vehicle | $200 | $300 |
| Large Vehicle | $250 | $375 |
Unions, Political Groups, Election Candidates, Government Departments, Universities and Colleges
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Contingent | $400 | $600 |
| Small Vehicle | $500 | $750 |
| Large Vehicle | $600 | $900 |
Small Businesses
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Contingent | $600 | $900 |
| Small Vehicle | $700 | $1,050 |
| Large Vehicle | $800 | $1,200 |
Large Businesses
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marching Contingent | $1,250 | $1,750 |
| Small Vehicle | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Large Vehicle | $2,250 | $3,250 |
Additional Fees
| Category | Early Brid | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Small Vehicles | $50 | $75 |
| Additional Large Vehicles | $100 | $150 |
| SOCAN Fee, applicable for groups playing recorded music | $10 | $10 |
Definitions
- Small Vehicle: Vehicles up to 20ft long (the size of a minivan or pick-up truck)
- Large Vehicle: Vehicles larger than 20ft long (longer than a minivan or pick-up truck)
- Small Businesses: Defined as an local business with up to 2 store fronts or under 50 employees.
- Large Businesses: Defined as business with more than 2 store fronts or over 50 employees.
Capital Pride is committed to supporting the participation of groups in the parade. If these fees are a barrier to participation, please contact Capital Pride at [email protected].
Registration fees can be paid via credit card or cheque. Credit card payments are taken upon submission of the registration form. Cheques can be mailed to Capital Pride (403 Bank Street, Studio 2, Ottawa ON K2P 1Y6) and must arrive by the relevant deadlines.
Information Sessions
Join our parade and street festival teams for an information session. All sessions will take place via Zoom.
- Monday, June 5 from 12 noon – 1pm (RSVP here: Zoom Registration)
- Thursday, June 15 from 5pm – 6pm (RSVP here: Zoom Registration)
- Tuesday, July 4 from 5pm – 6pm (RSVP here: Zoom Registration)
- Thursday, July 13 from 12 noon – 1pm (RSVP here: Zoom Registration)
For additional information, please consult the parade information package below.