Windsor-Essex Pride Fest

Now in its 31st year, we are proud and excited to announce that the 2023 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is extended with more days of activities and will be held August 2-13, 2023.  From August 2-10, 2023, enjoy events at various locations throughout Windsor-Essex, and from August 11-13, 2023, visit Pride’s home at Lanspeary Park on Ottawa Street for the main festival.  Favourites such as the official Flag Raising at City Hall, educational workshops, live entertainment, local retail vendor marketplace, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, and of course, the annual Pride Fest Parade for all to enjoy this year!

Saturday July 29th

Spritz Boat Cruise – 1 – 4pm – Windsor Premier Cruises

Wednesday August 2nd

Pride Fest Flag Raising – 1pm – City Hall Square

Pride Art Auction – 2 – 11pm – Vito’s On Ouellette

Thursday August 3rd

Foster Parent & Adoption Information Night – 6 – 8pm – Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society

Friday August 4th

Community Pride Shabbat Dinner – 5:30pm – Windsor Jewish Community Centre

Sunday August 6th

Queer Tour-A 2SLGBTQAI+ Windsor Driving Tour – 11am – Windsor Essex Pride Fest

Pride Sip & Stretch With Craig Ramsay – 3 – 5pm – Colchester Ride Estate Winery

Tuesday August 8th

In Your Pocket: Let’s Talk About Sex – 7 – 9pm – Artcite

Wednesday August 9th

Art Jam Pride – 12 – 8pm – Artcite

Pride Inspired – 7pm – 9pm – Essex Centre Sports Complex

Thursday August 10th

Art Jam Pride – 12 – 8pm – Artcite

Bowl With Pride – 7pm – Rosebowl Lanes

Friday August 11th

Art Jam Pride – 12 – 8pm – Artcite

Friday Night Live – 5pm – 12am – Lanspeary Park

Glitterball – 10pm – Water’s Edge Event Centre

Saturday August 12th

Run For Rocky – 10am – Dieppe Gardens

Pride Fest Saturday Marketplace – 11am – Lanspeary Park

Queens of Pride – 8pm – 12am – Lanspeary Park

Sunday August 13th

Pride Fest Parade – 11am – Ottawa St.

Pride Fest Sunday Marketplace – 11am – Lanspeary Park

Pride Day – 12 – 6pm – Lanspeary Park