Ride with Us to Toronto Pride on June 30!

🌈🚐 Get ready for an exciting trip to Toronto Pride! We've arranged a convenient shuttle service to ensure you can join the celebration hassle-free. Check out the pick-up spots and times below, and hop on board for a memorable day!

Pick-Up Locations and Times:

10:00 AM - Scugog

• Location: Palmer Park

• Address: 145 Water St, Port Perry, ON

10:45 AM - Clarington

• Location: Garnet B. Rickard Community Center

• Address: 2440 Durham Region Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON

11:15 AM - Oshawa

• Location: Pride Durham/DAO Offices

• Address: 8-717 Wilson Rd. S, Oshawa, ON

11:45 AM - Ajax

• Location: Ajax Community Center

• Address: 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax, ON

Drop-Off:

• Time: 12:45 PM

• Location: Near Maitland and Homewood Ave

Return Trip:

Time: The bus will leave to head back at 4:00 PM.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the festivities at Toronto Pride! Catch the shuttle at your nearest location and be part of an unforgettable celebration.

Presented by: Pride Durham

Celebrating 20 years of Pride in Durham!

🌟 Let's make this Toronto Pride experience one for the books! 🌟

Celebrate PRIDE Month and Recreation and Parks Month with the City of Oshawa!

Join us for a vibrant and inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ Fun Swim at the Delpark Homes Centre. Following last year's great success, we are excited to offer a safe and welcoming space for all 2SLGBTQ+ community members, their friends, and allies to enjoy a delightful evening in the pool.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, June 26

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Delpark Homes Centre, Oshawa

Price: Free

Features:

Choose the change room that best fits your identity, including a universal change room.

Usual admission policies, such as child-to-adult ratios, will be observed. For more details, please visit Oshawa's Swim Policies.

The City of Oshawa is committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere in all its facilities. This special event is designed to celebrate shared lived experiences and community togetherness. We look forward to seeing you there!

All are welcome to join and make a splash in celebration of diversity and inclusion!

Welcome to the Trollop Sisters Pride Drag Show! Join us for a fabulous evening of entertainment at the Falcon Brewing Company. Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible performances of drag queens showcasing their talent and celebrating pride in style. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event filled with laughter, music, and glamour. Come out and support your local drag community while having a blast with friends and family. Get your tickets now and let's make this a night to remember!

Youth Pride Durham returns on June 22

Attendees exploring the Resource Village at a previous Youth Pride Durham Celebration. Youth Pride Durham is a safe, inclusive celebration for youth, children and families who are part of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Allies are also welcome!

This free event champions acceptance through an afternoon of electrifying live performances from Sofonda and Wilma; catchy tunes from DJ Psi; face painting, a photo booth and a forum for community organizations and agencies to gather in the Resource Village. Bring your reusable water bottles and stay hydrated at our water station.

Durham Alliance Outreach

The only 2SLGBTQI+ food pantry in the region will be on-site collection donations. Everyone is encouraged to stop by and donate your non-perishable food items!

The Resource Village

The Resource Village brings together community service organizations from across the Durham Region to share information about the programs and supports they offer to 2SLGBTQI+ communities of all ages.

Drag Queen Storytime

Drag Queen Storytime offers free, family-friendly storytime programming at public libraries throughout the Durham Region in celebration of diversity and inclusion.

All Aboard for Youth Pride Durham on June 22!

🌈🚐 Get ready to ride in style to Youth Pride Durham! We've got an amazing shuttle service lined up to make sure you get to the event with ease and excitement. Check out the pick-up spots and times below and make sure you don't miss out on the fun!

Pick-Up Locations and Times:

10:45 AM - Scugog

• Location: Palmer Park

• Address: 145 Water St, Port Perry, ON

11:30 AM - Clarington

• Location: Garnet B. Rickard Community Center

• Address: 2440 Durham Region Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON

12:00 PM - Ajax

• Location: Ajax Community Center

• Address: 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax, ON

12:30 PM - Oshawa

• Location: Pride Durham/DAO Offices

• Address: 8-717 Wilson Rd. S, Oshawa, ON

Drop-Off:

Time: 12:45 PM

Location: Near Regional HQ

Return Trip:

Time: The bus will leave to head back at 4:45 PM.

Make sure to catch the shuttle at your nearest location and join us for a fantastic day filled with pride, community, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

Presented by: Youth Pride Durham and Pride Durham

Celebrating 20 years of Pride in Durham!

🌟 Let's make this Youth Pride Durham unforgettable! 🌟

Join us at our “Outrageous!” event honouring local queer history and supporting Pride Month in Durham. We’re thrilled to present a private screening of the iconic film “Outrageous!” (1977), starring the incomparable Craig Russell, a true luminary in our community.

Let’s celebrate his legacy and vibrant tapestry of queer culture through this cinematic journey.

Brian Bradley author of Outrageous Misfits, the biography of Craig Russell and wife Lori Russell Eadie will be speaking about his research and signing copies of his book.

20 lucky attendees will receive their free copy of Outrageous Misfits personalized by the author.

This is a free event but we will be taking donations on behalf of the AIDS Committee of Durham.

Join us on June 8th from 7 pm till midnight at Two Blokes Cider for our 3rd Annual Small Town PRIDE After Party. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with craft drinks, delicious food, banging beats, and top-notch entertainment.

Grab your tickets online now and save big!

Online tickets: $6

Admission at the door: $10

Every dollar raised goes to North Durham Pride, supporting its mission to bring visibility and pride to the rural communities of Durham.

A huge shoutout to Two Blokes Cider and Somerville Orchards for making this event possible.

Don't miss out on the ultimate celebration of PRIDE—country style!

Get your tickets today and join the fun!

Immerse yourself in an electrifying afternoon of fabulous drag performances and delicious beverages. Let our talented drag performers captivate you with their energy and mesmerizing moves as you sit back and relax. What better way to enjoy the afternoon than with a show and a cold, refreshing beverage in hand?

Raise a glass to love, acceptance, and all things fabulous. Get ready to let loose, have fun, and celebrate life in all its colourful glory! See you there!

Join us for a fun and fabulous Drag Queen Storytime at Clarington, Bowmanville Library on Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m.

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with drag queens at this award-winning program. After a wonderful storytime, enjoy some music, dancing and other activities and treats!

Presented in partnership with Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives, Bowmanville Branch.

For more information contact Clarington, Bowmanville Library or Durham CAS at communications@durhamcas.ca

Join us for a fun and fabulous Drag Queen Storytime at Pickering Library, Central Library on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m.

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with drag queens at this award winning program. After a wonderful storytime, enjoy some music, dancing and other activities and treats!

Presented in partnership with Pickering Library. Registration is required, please visit pickeringlibrary.ca to book your spot.

For more information contact Pickering Library or Durham CAS at communications@durhamcas.ca

Join us at the heart of Port Perry, the beautiful historical town nestled in the center of Durham Region, as we proudly display our support for Pride. Raise your flags and banners high to embrace the warm and welcoming environment that defines our community.

We’re thrilled to announce the second Pride march in Port Perry, commemorating 20 years of Pride in the Durham Region! From its humble beginnings with a small Pride picnic in Whitby in 2004 to the vibrant celebrations across our region today, we’ve made remarkable strides. We invite you to march alongside us in this momentous event.

9:00 am – Meet in front of Refection Park in Port Perry

9:30 am – March will begin and end at Palmer Park

Register yourself or a group to let us know you’ll be joining and we can make this an amazing experience for everyone involved.

Step into the charming town of Port Perry and immerse yourself in its rich history while sipping on refreshing drinks amidst the warmth of the locals’ hospitality. Join us from 6 pm to 9 pm for an evening of fun and excitement as we put your Pride knowledge to the test with a thrilling game of Trivia!

But the fun doesn’t end there! Winners will be rewarded with fantastic prizes, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. So, brush up on your Pride facts, bring your A-game, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure in Port Perry’s vibrant community.

So build your teams and get ready to reserve your table.

To reserve a table call 289.485.BREW (2739), reservation will be open May 30th.

Pride Durham After Party

Join us for the Pride Durham After Party and celebrate 20 years of pride in Durham! This fabulous event will take place on Sunday, June 2nd at Club 717, located at 7-717 Wilson Rd S, Oshawa, ON.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, June 2nd

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Show Starts: 8:00 PM

Location: Club 717, 7-717 Wilson Rd S, Oshawa, ON

Age: 19+

Cover: No cover charge!

Hosted by: Scarlett Letter

Featuring performances by:

• Orlandra Bloom

• Big D Elle

• Cici Bloom

• Alora Forme

Don’t miss this incredible night filled with stunning performances, amazing energy, and a celebration of our vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ community. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Join us for a fun and fabulous Drag Queen Storytime at Scugog Public Library, Port Perry Branch on Saturday, May 25 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Visit scugoglibrary.ca to book your spot.

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with drag queens at this award-winning program. After a wonderful storytime, enjoy some music, dancing and other activities and treats!

Presented in partnership with Scugog Public Library.

For more information contact Scugog Public Library or Durham CAS at communications@durhamcas.ca

Join us for a fun and fabulous Drag Queen Storytime at Uxbridge Public Library, Main Branch on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. Registration is required. Register at https://uxlib.com/programs/events-activities/

Celebrate diversity and inclusion with drag queens at this award-winning program. After a wonderful storytime, enjoy some music, dancing and other activities and treats!

Presented in partnership with Uxbridge Public Library.

For more information contact communications@durhamcas.ca

🌈 Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 7:45 PM at Club 717 in Oshawa, ON, for a special event - our first ever OPEN HOUSE! 🏳️‍🌈

🌈 Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Club 717 in Oshawa, ON, for a special event - our Annual Membership Meeting! 🏳️‍🌈