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KAMLOOOPS PRIDE WEEK

JUNE 8-14, 2026

Kamloops Pride Week Celebrations

Pride Week is a celebration of love, identity, resilience, and community. It is a time to honour the history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ movement, recognize the progress that has been made, and acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. Pride exists because visibility matters, inclusion matters, and every person deserves to feel safe and celebrated for who they are.

Here you will find everything you need to take part in Pride Week, including event details, parade and booth applications, community updates, and recognition of the sponsors who help make this celebration possible. We invite you to join us in celebrating, learning, and standing together in pride.

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Sponsor Pride Week 2026!

Sponsorship applications are now CLOSED for Pride Week 2026.

Each year, Kamloops Pride brings the community together for a vibrant week of celebration, connection, and visibility, highlighted by our Pride Parade and Festival. These events have grown into something truly special for our city, and they would not be possible without the incredible support of our community. Year after year, local businesses, organizations, and individuals show up for 2SLGBTQ+ folks in meaningful ways, and we are deeply grateful for that continued support.

We are now welcoming sponsors for the 2027 Pride Parade and Festival. Sponsoring Pride is a meaningful way to demonstrate your commitment to inclusion, celebrate diversity, and help create safe and welcoming spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Kamloops.

Our sponsorship program offers a range of tiers and recognition opportunities, making it easy for businesses and organizations of all sizes to get involved and show their support.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Pride Week 2027, please submit your application through our website using the link below. We look forward to partnering with you to make next year’s celebration even more impactful.

Apply To Be Part Of Pride 2026

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Apply To Perform

Applications are now closed for performers at the 2026 Kamloops Pride Festival on Sunday, June 14 in Riverside Park. Check back for applications for Kamloops Pride 2027! Applications are open to all performers of any kind of art including dancers, singers, drag performers, comedians, musicians, and more!

 

We will only contact you if you have been selected to perform. We may keep your contact info for future events or to share with local event planners working with Kamloops Pride. Your info will not be shared outside of events associated with Kamloops Pride.

Application closes: - May 1, 2026

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Apply For The Parade

Applications are now closed for your organization, business, or group to join us in the 2026 Kamloops Pride Parade in downtown Kamloops on Sunday, June 14! Check back for applications for Kamloops Pride 2027! Entrants must align with Kamloops Pride's values and provide a description of their entry in the application form. By submitting the application, you are agreeing to the rules as outlined in the application form. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@kamloopspride.com.

Application closes: - May 1, 2026
Fees due: - May 15, 2026

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Festival Vendor Application

Applications are now closed for booths at the 2026 Pride Festival in Riverside Park. Check back for applications for Kamloops Pride 2027! All booth organizations, businesses, individuals and groups must align with Kamloops Pride Society's values and provide a description of their booth in the application form. Please note that by submitting the application, you are agreeing to the rules as outlined in the application form. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@kamloopspride.com.

Application closes: - May 1, 2026
Fees due: - May 15, 2026

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Grand Marshal Nomination

Do you know someone who would be a great Pride Parade grand marshal? We are now accepting nominations until May 4, 2026. The ideal nominee is someone significant in the Kamloops 2SLGBTQPIA+ community. It could be someone who has served the community in a significant way, or has been a strong pillar in the community. All you need to nominate someone is to give their name, email address, and why they should be grand marshal! You can nominate yourself or someone else. Nominees must be available on June 14th to attend the Parade. It is highly encouraged that the grand marshal give a speech at the Pride Festival after the Parade. 

Application closes: - May 4, 2026

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Pride Week, All-Ages, Allies Welcome, FREE, Pride Hosted, Accessible

All Our Relations Pride Gathering

Time: 

3:00 p.m.

to

6:00 p.m.

Date:

June 8, 2026

The All Our Relations Pride Gathering is a collaboration between Tkemlups te Secwépemc and Kamloops Pride to come together and celebrate identity, community, and connection. Free, all-ages, allies welcome!


The venue is wheelchair accessible and all washrooms will be gender neutral for the event. 

Location:

Moccasin Square Garden

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Pride Week, Youth, FREE, Pride Hosted

Youth Bowling

Time: 

5:45 p.m.

to

8:00 p.m.

Date:

June 9, 2026

This Pride Week join us for a night of bowling for 2SLGBTQPIA+ identifying youth. Grab your shoes, play a couple of games and eat some pizza with your friends or make some new ones!


Remember to wear socks!


Accessibility

-Wheelchair accessible

-Staff washroom is single stall, accessible, open to customers

-Parking lot with accessible parking spaces

-Music and some loud sounds

-Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions!

-Kamloops Pride Volunteers available for assistance

-Scents may be present

-in and outs permitted

-access to service animal relief outdoors

-some lower sensory areas

Location:

Falcon Lanes

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Cost:

By Donation

Event Tags:

Pride Week, Allies Welcome, Pride Hosted, 16+

No Straight Answer: A Queer Mini Lecture Series

Time: 

5:30 p.m.

to

7:30 p.m.

Date:

June 10, 2026

Join us for an engaging mini-lecture series exploring various topics within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Ask your questions to our amazing panel of community members, academics, and frontline workers.

Location:

The Stir

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Cost:

Varies

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 19+, Community Event

Mystic Moon Flash Tattoo Fundraiser

Time: 

12:00 p.m.

to

7:00 p.m.

Date:

June 10, 2026

Mystic Moon Tattoos is celebrating pride with a fundraiser Interior Community Services Safe Spaces again this year! We will be releasing flash on June 3, and after the flash is released, bookings will be open for June 10th and 11th! 100% of proceeds will be donated to Safe Spaces.


Book your appointment June 10th or 11th. 

Location:

Mystic Moon Tattoos

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Cost:

$40-$60

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 19+, Pride Hosted

Pride Trivia

Time: 

6:00 p.m.

to

9:00 p.m.

Date:

June 11, 2026

Join us and Stevie Nips at Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co. for a night of fun and friendly competition. Test your knowledge on all things 2SLGBTQPIA+ while enjoying great company and delicious drinks, plus incredible performances from Stevie Nips in between rounds. Show off your expertise on queer history, pop culture, and more.

Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible, and there are 3 steps to get into the venue.


Teams of 4 $40

Teams of 6 $60


Loud music and sounds will be present.

This is a 19+ event.

Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event to assist you with water, calling a cab, or anything else you may need.

Location:

Red Collar Brewing

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 16+, Community Event

Learn with Pride | History of the Lavender Scare and Homophobia in Canada

Time: 

10:00 a.m.

to

1:00 p.m.

Date:

June 11, 2026

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives in partnership with Kamloops Pride to learn more about 2SLGBTQPIA+ history in Canada and Kamloops, including a look at the Lavender Scare, discrimination practices, and the modern impacts of systemic homophobia in Canada. Ages 16+

Location:

Kamloops Museum and Archives

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Cost:

$20/team

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 16+, Community Event, Allies Welcome

Pride Outdoor Volleyball Night

Time: 

5:00 p.m.

to

9:00 p.m.

Date:

June 11, 2026

Celebrate Pride Month with a fun and inclusive evening of mixed 4-player grass volleyball in Kamloops. This festival-style event brings together volleyball, music, food, and community for a lively Pride celebration on the grass courts. Teams of four will compete in a relaxed and social format, making it perfect for players of all skill levels. Expect great rallies, upbeat music, colourful costumes, and fun prizes throughout the evening! Whether you’re playing, cheering, or just enjoying the atmosphere, it’s a night to celebrate sport, community, and Pride.

Location:

Upper Grass Field beside Hillside Stadium

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Pride Week, FREE, Community Event, Accessible

Pride Open House

Time: 

3:00 p.m.

to

6:00 p.m.

Date:

June 12, 2026

We’re excited to invite you to participate in our Pride Open House this year! After the success of last year’s event at Riverside Park, we’re excited to return to the same location, Riverside Park East, near the Sandman Centre for an even bigger and better celebration.

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Kamloops Pride, TRU, and the City of Kamloops are teaming up to bring the community together for an unforgettable day of inclusivity, joy, and unity. This is a wonderful opportunity for 2SLGBTQPIA+ community members to connect, learn about programs and initiatives that promote inclusivity, and celebrate safe spaces. Get ready to celebrate love and diversity!

Location:

Riverside Park East

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Cost:

$28 - $33

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 16+, Drag, Allies Welcome, Alcohol, Pride Hosted, Featured Event, Accessible

Drag Brunch

Time: 

11:15 a.m.

to

3:00 p.m.

Date:

June 13, 2026

Kamloops Pride is proud to present our first-ever Pride Brunch, featuring the delightfully talented PM, finalist from the latest season of Canada’s Drag Race. Come celebrate loud and proud with PM and your local king and queens. Come for the brunch and stay for the looks, the laughs, and the drinks flowing all afternoon long. $5 Meet and Greet to Follow.


$28 General Admission

$33 VIP Seating (best seats!)

$5    Meet and Greet with Performers


Accessibility: Elevator for those who need it, lower tables/chairs for those who need it, Gender Neutral Washrooms, Loud Music/Cheering, no strobe lights, Flash Photography used.

Location:

The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill

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Cost:

$15-$20

Event Tags:

19+, Pride Week, Pride Hosted, Alcohol, Allies Welcome, Accessible

Stoplight Pride Dance Party

Time: 

9:00 p.m.

to

2:00 a.m.

Date:

June 12, 2026

Help us celebrate Pride Month in style with killer beats and downtown energy at the Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge. This is a 19+ event, must show ID. Don’t forget to grab a glow stick on your way in:


Purple: "I'm happy to meet new people but just as friends. I’m in a relationship/not looking for more than friendship"

Green: "I’m single or in a polyamorous/non-monogamous relationship. Come say hi!

Yellow: My relationship status is complicated or I'm hesitant to interact with new people; ask if it’s okay to talk."

Red: "Here to socialize with people I know; I'll approach you if I want to say hi!"


Make the night UNFORGETTABLE with body painting by Creative Aura by donation starting at 10pm. You won't want to miss this!


Your ticket is going to a good cause! This event is a fundraiser for Kamloops Pride youth programming. Whether you identify as 2SLGBTQPIA+ or an ally, this party is for everyone who believes in equality and inclusivity. Bring your friends to dance all night with DJ Kentiffer!


Accessibility

- Gender neutral washrooms

- Street parking

- Wheelchair accessible entrance, ground level

- Some seating

- Possible bright and/or strobe lights

- Loud music & sounds

-Kamloops Pride volunteers available for assistance

-No food

-scents may be present

-no service animal relief available

-in-and-outs permitted

Location:

Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Allies Welcome, Pride Week, All-Ages, Community Event

Rainbow Connections: The Rainbow Magic Passport Program

Time: 

10:00 a.m.

to

1:00 p.m.

Date:

June 13, 2026

Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives as we celebrate Pride with Kamloops Pride, the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, and the BIG Little Science Centre. Participants can pick up a passport at any partner location and receive a stamp for fun, family-friendly activities at each stop. Passports with two or more stamps can be entered to win a prize. All ages, Free.

Location:

Kamloops Museum and Archives

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Cost:

$2 shoe rental

Event Tags:

Pride Week, Community Event, All-Ages, Allies Welcome, FREE, Youth

Pride Rock Climbing

Time: 

10:00 a.m.

to

12:00 p.m.

Date:

June 13, 2026

At the first ever Pride Rock Climbing event, participants will learn how to climb and belay with a private group lesson from Cliffside Climbing Gym instructors. After quick lesson, climbers will be free to explore the gym and take turns scaling the walls! 

All ages welcome! Participants under 14 require adult supervision. All participants will be required to sign a waiver according to age when registering. Up to 25 climbers climb for free!


Please bring tight, close-toed, clean shoes, or rent shoes for $2. 


Accessibility

-Back entrance is wheelchair accessible

-free street parking

-gender neutral washrooms

-relatively low noise level since this is a closed, private group event



Location:

Cliffside Climbing Gym

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Pride Week, Allies Welcome, 16+, Accessible, FREE, Youth, Community Event

No Space For Hate: Screen Printing Workshop

Time: 

3:00 p.m.

to

5:00 p.m.

Date:

June 13, 2026

Get ready for the Pride Parade and make wearable art that you can show off year-round! Cut out your own paper stencil design or use one of ours!   

Ink, screens, and squeegees provided. Bring your own item to print on such as shirts, bags, patches, flags, etc. Cotton or natural fibres work best. Blank canvas tote bags will be available for purchase at the Gallery Store. Blank white Gildan T-shirts can be added to your online registration purchase for an additional $10.


All skill levels welcome. No previous screenprinting experience required.  Register to reserve your spot, drop in space may be available.


The Kamloops Art Gallery is located inside the TNRD building, which is wheelchair accessible. There are two gender netral washrooms for the workshop participants, and one wheelchaie accessible washroom.

Location:

Kamloops Art Gallery

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Cost:

$20 - $25

Event Tags:

Pride Week, 19+, Community Event

Stonewall Dance

Time: 

8:00 p.m.

to

1:00 a.m.

Date:

June 13, 2026

For the second year in a row, we are having a 19+ LGBTQIA2S+ and allies dance to celebrate Pride month and how it all began.


$20 in advance

$25 at the door

Location:

Kamloops Curling Club Lounge

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

All-Ages, Allies Welcome, FREE, Featured Event, Pride Week, Youth, Pride Hosted, Accessible

Pride Parade

Time: 

11:00 a.m.

to

12:00 p.m.

Date:

June 14, 2026

Community Members: If you’d like to march with us, please meet up with the Kamloops Pride group on 2nd Ave and St. Paul Street before 10:30 AM.


Important Reminders:

  • Please respect our city by keeping the route clean. Remove any garbage or recycling created by your group.

  • As per City of Kamloops regulations, please refrain from using confetti, glitter, chalk, paint, spray paint, or any other substances that might mark city or private property.

  • Items may be handed out by walkers but cannot be thrown from vehicles or floats.

  • Be mindful of prohibited items and actions: no alcohol, drugs, fireworks, open fires, or pyrotechnics. No handing out food or drinks, collecting donations, or public nudity (Criminal Code section 174.1).

  • While political campaigning is not supported, passive display of signage and logos is permitted.

  • Kamloops Pride reserves the right to refuse entry to any organization acting against our mission, values, or those of the 2SLGBTQPIA+ and intersecting communities.

  • Parade viewers are kindly asked not to approach moving vehicles.


Note: The parade may be photogrpahed and/or filmed

Location:

Downtown Kamloops

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Cost:

FREE

Event Tags:

Accessible, All-Ages, Allies Welcome, FREE, Featured Event, Pride Hosted, Pride Week, Youth, Drag

Pride Festival

Time: 

12:00 p.m.

to

4:00 p.m.

Date:

June 14, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 Kamloops Pride Festival will be held in Riverside Park EAST near the Sandman Centre.


Enjoy live performances from local talents at the stage, indulge in mouthwatering offerings from a diverse lineup of food trucks, and explore the creativity of local artists and artisans. This year’s festival is hosted by Canada’s Drag Race season six finalist, PM!


Whether you’re flying solo or coming with friends and family, there’s something for everyone—fun activities, local business vendors, and opportunities to connect with community outreach groups. Let’s come together for a day of inclusivity, diversity, and PRIDE!


Remember to dress for the weather. This is an outdoor event! There will be drinking water stations for two-legged and four-legged friends. Bring seating if desired.


Accessibility

-wheelchair accessible event

-accessible parking nearby

-no seating provided

-gender neutral and accessible portable washrooms provided

-music and loud sounds near stage

-low-sensory area

-shade may be limited

-undercover space may be limited

-no ASL interpreters available

-Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available for assistance

-service animal relief areas and water available

-refreshments for a variety of dietary needs available at food trucks

Location:

Riverside Park East

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Cost:

$20-$25

Event Tags:

Community Event, Alcohol, Drag, Pride Week, 19+, Allies Welcome

The Official Pride Afterparty

Time: 

7:00 p.m.

to

12:00 a.m.

Date:

June 14, 2026

Join us for The Official Pride Afterparty at Nightshift on 5th. When it gets darker, our light and our pride shine even brighter. Our joy and energy grow wilder and the performances are even more unforgettable.

With a fierce lineup of drag performers, pole dancing, and the magic of burlesque, this is your official invitation to experience a rainbow of queer expression.

Hosted by your local divas: Miss Mousse & Autumn Horizon, this event will be one you won’t want to miss!


Doors at 7pm

Show at 8pm

Dance until midnight


Dance the night away with DJ Percusshunkidd until midnight! Don’t forget your heels on the way out! PS: Wear your best PRIDE look and join us for a magical night!


Performer lineup:

Autumn Horizon

Miss Mousse

Ella Lamoureux

Justin Abit

Kraken Baxx

Babe Maverick

Lethal Lily


Accessibility:

- Gender neutral washrooms

- Wheelchair accessible

- Seating for folks with mobility issues

- Possible bright and/or strobe lights

- Loud music & sounds

Location:

Nightshift on Fifth

2026 Pride Parade Route Map

A map of downtown Kamloops with the parade route drawn over it in paint.

There will be temporary road closures in the Downtown area for the annual Kamloops Pride Parade. Motorists are asked to avoid the parade route and not to park en-route or in the assembly area at the below-noted times:

Sunday June 14, 2026 between 6:00AM - 1:00PM

ASSEMBLY AREA:

  • Both lanes of St. Paul St from 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave

  • Both lanes of 2nd Ave from St. Paul St to Seymour St

  • Left lane of 3rd Ave from St. Paul St to Nicola St

  • Both lanes of Battle St from 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave

 

ROUTE:

  • NORTH on 2nd Ave from Seymour St to Victoria St, EAST on Victoria St to 5th Ave

DISPERSAL AREA:

  • Victoria St from 5th Ave to 6th Ave

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Please also be aware as the parade disperses and people make their way to Riverside Park for the Pride Festival, there will be a concentration of traffic and people in the downtown core until approx 2pm.

Please use caution when driving in the vicinity of this event and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people. Vehicles parked in the parade areas will be towed to the lower parking lot at the Sandman Centre by Don’s Towing.

Thank you for your cooperation and please email info@kamloopspride.com if clarification is necessary.

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