Celebrate Pride with Ice Cream & Fun at Riverside Park! Come hang out with Kamloops Pride Youth Outreach and Out on Patrol for a super fun Ice Cream Social & Youth Carnival!

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The First 100 Youth under 18 get FREE ice cream. Thank you to Out on Patrol and Kamloops Pride Sponsors.

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Enjoy carnival games, creative crafts, cool prizes and more! Bring your friends, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate community, diversity, and fun!

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Date: Wednesday, June 11

Time: 3-6pm

Location: Riverside Park (part of the City of Kamloops Open House)

Accessibility:

• This event is outdoors and subject to weather including heat, sun, or rain. Be prepared for weather.

• We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events.

• Kamloops Pride volunteers will be available throughout the event.

Help us celebrate Pride Month in style with killer beats and the infectious energy of The Effie. Don’t forget to grab a glow stick on your way in! 

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Whether you identify as 2SLGBTQPIA+ or an ally, this party is for everyone who believes in equality and inclusivity. Bring your friends! 

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$15 Tickets sold here!
DJ: Olivia Grace Productions

Glowstick Code:
Red - Here to socialize with people I know; I’ll approach you if I want to say hi!
Yellow/Orange - My relationship status is complicated or I’m hesitant to interact with new people; ask if it’s okay to talk!
Green - I’m single or in a polyamorous/ non-monogamous relationship; come say hi!
Purple - I’m happy to meet new people but just as friends. I’m in a relationship/ not looking for more than friendship

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Date: Friday, June 13

Time: 8pm-1am

Location: The Effie Arts Collective (422 Tranquille Rd)

Accessibility:

• Washrooms are gender-neutral

• Note: The venue is not wheelchair accessible (ramp is broken), and there are 3 steps to get into the venue

• Standing room only, with very limited seating available for those who need it

• We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events.

• Bright and/or strobe lights, loud music and sounds, and use of fog machines and/or other chemicals or smells may 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.

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PWYC Tickets: Some Pay What You Can (PWYC) tickets are available. Please reach out to info@kamloopspride.com to inquire.

Come together with Kamloops Pride, our 2SLGBTQPIA+ community, organizations, and allies as we march proudly through the heart of Kamloops! 

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The parade kicks off at 11 AM on the corner of 2nd Ave and Seymour Street, turning onto Victoria Street and heading East, concluding at 5th Avenue. Let’s unite for a day filled with inclusivity, diversity, and PRIDE! 

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Staging begins at 9 AM on St. Paul Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. Registered groups must check in at the tent located at 3rd Ave and St. Paul Street. An accessible port-a-potty will be available in the staging area.

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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.

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Date: Sunday, June 15

Time: 11am

Location: Downtown Kamloops, along Victoria Street

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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.

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Note: The parade may be filmed and televised by Shaw Spotlight.

Get ready for an unforgettable night at the "FruitCake: Afterparty," the official after party for the Kamloops Pride Festival 2025! Join us at Nightshift on 5th for an evening filled with fabulous entertainment, vibrant energy, and pure celebration.

 

Talent: Ella Lamoureux, Autumn Horizon, Miss Mousse, Stevie Nips, Myla Botomy, Lethal Lily, Bambie and Ireland with DJ Perchussunkidd

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19+ Person Event - valid government-issued photo ID is required.

 

The official afterparty of Kamloops Pride Festival!

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.

 

This is a 19+ event.

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Date: Wednesday, June 11 

Time: 6pm

Location: Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co.

Accessibility:

• We strive to create an inclusive environment for all attendees. Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible, and there are 3 steps to get into the venue.

• We respect your decision to wear or not wear a mask at our events.

• 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.

Join Autumn Horizon for storytime and a craft! We will be making bookmarks together. Registration is required. ​

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Open to all ages, please ensure a caregiver stays with children. In partnership with Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week. 

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Date: Saturday, June 14

Time: 8pm-1amam-12pm

Location: John Tod  Centre (150 Wood St)​
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This year we’re so excited to have Kendall Gender joining us as our host! Finishing in the top 3 on season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race, Kendall has continued making her mark in Vancouver and across the country with jaw dropping performances, show stopping fashion, and her incredible philanthropic work. We can’t wait to welcome her to the Kamloops Pride Festival for the first time.

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Enjoy live performances from local talents at the bandshell, indulge in mouthwatering offerings from a diverse lineup of food trucks, and explore the creativity of local artists and artisans.

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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!

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Date: Sunday, June 15

Time: 12-4pm

Location: Riverside Park near the bandshell

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Performers:

Kendall Gender

Justin Abit

Miss Mousse

Lethal Lily 

Kamloops Pride Choir

House Guest soloist

DJ percusshunkidd 

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Food Line-up:
My Big Fat Greek Food Truck
Kochi Bao
Kuzina Messer Culinaire
Coffee Stat!
Dave’s Fluffy Treats
Yogi Berri & Crepes

Sage and Plate