Edmonton Pride Festival

• Edmonton PrideFest returns to Churchill Square after 8 years: ‘Love always wins’

  It's been four years since any large Pride event happened in Edmonton, after the city's previous organizing society disbanded in 2019 and then the COVID-19 pandemic happened.

  Perspectives

  Jun 25, 2022
  
• Edmonton Pride Festival returns to Churchill Square under new organization

  After eight years, the Edmonton Pride Festival is returning to Churchill Square on June 25.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
  
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• Pride flags raised at Alberta legislature, Edmonton City Hall on Friday

  Rainbow flags are being raised at both the Alberta legislature grounds and Edmonton City Hall on Friday to celebrate Pride.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
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• Alternate pride events following cancellation of Edmonton festival

  Although the 2019 Edmonton Pride Festival was cancelled, Edmontonians can still take to other organizations and surrounding communities to celebrate.

  Features

  May 9, 2019
• City open to supporting community with ‘other kinds of gatherings’ after Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled

  Mayor Don Iveson said he was sad to hear the 2019 Pride Festival was cancelled but also said he understands it's a complex situation and not unique to Edmonton.

  News

  Apr 11, 2019
• 2019 Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled

  It's normally one of the most well-attended events in Alberta's capital, but this year, the Edmonton Pride Festival won't take place at all, according to an email sent out by organizers Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
• Edmonton Pride Festival theme for 2019 gives nod to historic revolutionary event for LGBTQ community

  The Edmonton Pride Festival has a new theme for its 2019 events and it pays homage to the Stonewall riots in New York City to mark the 50th anniversary of the demonstrations.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2019
• Politicians weigh in on move to ban police, military from Edmonton Pride Parade

  Alberta United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney says banning police and military personnel from Edmonton's Pride Parade is regrettable and should be reconsidered. 

  Politics

  Jun 11, 2018
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• Edmonton Pride Parade continues after being stopped by demonstrators

  Old Strathcona was packed with people Saturday as the Pride Parade kicked off this year's Edmonton Pride Festival.

  News

  Jun 9, 2018
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• Police will not wear uniforms at 2018 Edmonton Pride Parade

  For the first time, officers with the Edmonton Police Service and RCMP will not wear their uniforms while participating in the Edmonton Pride Parade next month.

  Canada

  May 22, 2018