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2026 Pride Guide: Meet, Greet & Connect

Posted 
July 3, 2026

I guess the real Pride Festival is the friends we meet along the way.

These events are designed to spark conversations, create connections, and bring people together.

Rejoice and Rise Up

Hosted by Out in Faith
Wednesday, July 9 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 The Lantern

An evening exploring the intersection of faith, identity, and belonging through conversation and community.

Protest Song Workshop

Hosted by Spectrum Queer Choir
Saturday, July 11 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Rainbow HQ – 30 Harvey Road

Learn the songs that have inspired generations of queer activism while singing, sharing stories, and connecting with others.

Dyke March: Community Sign Making Day

Hosted by Dyke March St. John's
Saturday, July 11 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Bannerman Park

Grab a paintbrush, make a sign, and spend the afternoon creating alongside fellow community members before the Dyke March and Pride Parade.

Chosen Family Dinner

Hosted by Quadrangle NL
Sunday, July 13 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 St. John's Farmers' Market

Share a meal while celebrating the people who become family through friendship, love, and community.

2SLGBTQIA+ Im/migrant and Refugee Meet-Up

Hosted by YWCA St. John's
Monday, July 14 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 YWCA St. John's – 291 Water Street, Suite 301

A welcoming gathering for 2SLGBTQIA+ immigrants and refugees to meet, share experiences, and build new connections.

Annual "Beach" Fire & Songwriter's Circle – Harbourside Edition

Hosted by Evelyn Jess Music
Monday, July 14 | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Harbourside Park

Live music, conversation, and a summer evening on the waterfront make this one of the festival's most relaxed places to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces.

Looking for even more ways to celebrate? Browse the full 2026 St. John's Pride Festival schedule and build your own Pride adventure.

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