Family-Friendly Activities for Calgary Pride Week
It’s Calgary Pride Week is here and it is a time of celebration! Presented by TD, Calgary Pride Parade & Festival is a free event for all to participate in and enjoy! From Friday, August 26 to Sunday, September 4, round up your little ones and explore the different events and activities held all week long!
At our centres and beyond, we work towards creating a more inclusive and affirming community. We value diversity, inclusion, self-expression and creating a world where everyone feels empowered to be authentically themselves. Read on to learn about some of the different pride events taking place around Calgary!
WilderFutures: Young Readers Live Reading Event
Where: Calgary Public Library - Central Library
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Free
Join WilderFutures for their second live reading with guest reader Mason Jenkins, who will be reading What Are Your Words? By Katherine Locke and Anne Passchier, Pride 123 by Michael Joosten, and Neither by Airlie Anderson
The Young Readers Program hopes to foster a genuine love of reading in young children and support educators and families in facilitating meaningful conversations with children.
Calgary Pride: Annual Pride Parade
Starting Location: 9th Ave & 5th Street SW
When: Sunday, September 4, 2022
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free
WilderFutures, the charitable arm of Wee Wild Ones, was accepted into this year’s Pride Parade. Join us in the celebration as we march, dance and wag flags to support our fellow Calgarians. Hope to see you there!
Calgary Pride: Calgary Pride Kickoff
Where: Central Memorial Park
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: 11:00pm - 5:00pm + 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Cost: Free
Join your fellow Calgarians for the Annual Calgary Pride Kickoff at Central Memorial Park on Saturday, August 27 at 12:00pm. This event is free and open to all ages! From 11pm to 5 pm, explore the park and listen to music, support local vendors and try some delicious food from various food trucks! After return at 8:30 pm for a movie in the park! Calgary Pride encourages participants to bring their own blankets, chairs, snacks and drinks to enjoy.
To learn more and find other events hosted by Calgary Pride. Click Here!
Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Calgary Pride Flea Market
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Park
When: Sunday, August 28, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: Free
The Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce as they host their second annual Calgary Pride Flea Market this Sunday! On August 28, head on down to the Bridgeland Riverside Community Park to connect with local businesses, listen to some music, and more!
To learn more and find other events hosted by the Alberta LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Click Here!
This Pride week, take a moment to learn more about the community and the different way you can participate and show your support! Follow our Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date on how we’ll celebrate and educate our littles during Calgary Pride Week! We hope everyone has a fun and educational pride week!