Every song, every handmade sign, every march, and every conversation adds another voice to a movement that has always been powered by community. If you're looking to connect with the advocacy, creativity, and collective action that have shaped Pride, these events belong on your festival schedule.
Hosted by Spectrum Queer Choir
Saturday, July 11 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Rainbow HQ – 30 Harvey Road
Discover the role music has played in queer activism through this interactive workshop led by Spectrum Queer Choir. Explore the songs that have inspired generations of changemakers and add your own voice to the chorus.
Hosted by Dyke March St. John's
Saturday, July 11 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Bannerman Park
Every great march starts with a great sign. Join the Dyke March organizing team for an afternoon of creativity and community as you create signs for the Dyke March, Pride Parade, or any message that's important to you. Supplies are provided—just bring your ideas.
Hosted by The Rooms
Wednesday, July 15 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 The Rooms
Learn the art of printmaking while creating a bold poster for the Pride Parade. This hands-on workshop celebrates the long tradition of posters and prints in social movements, giving you something meaningful to carry through the festival.
Hosted by St. John's Dyke March
Thursday, July 16 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Harbourside
Join the community for an evening of visibility, solidarity, and celebration at the annual Dyke March. Bring your signs, your friends, and your voice as the march makes its way through downtown.
Sunday, July 19 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 City Hall to Bannerman Park
The Pride Parade is the heart of the festival—a vibrant celebration of visibility, resilience, and community. Thousands of people take to the streets each year to march, cheer, and show that Pride remains both a celebration and a call for equality.
Pride began as a protest, and every generation finds new ways to carry that spirit forward.
Looking for even more ways to celebrate? Browse the full 2026 St. John's Pride Festival schedule and build your own Pride adventure.
