Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade Marches Through Downtown Peterborough This Saturday

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The Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade Pride Parade is marching through Downtown from City Hall to Millennium Park this Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Pride.

‘Love. Out. Loud.’ is this year’s theme for the event as it kicks off Pride week for Peterborough Pride. Pre-parade events begin at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, with the march starting at 2 p.m. According to Peterborough Pride, the walk is one kilometre, followed by a Pride in the Park event which runs until about 5:30 p.m.

“This is a rally cry to be visible and vocal as we face threats from those who wish we would be silent,” said Peterborough Pride in a statement. “We encourage you to embrace the theme in your participation in the parade and throughout Pride Week.”

Map of Peterborough Pride March. SCreenshot courtesy of Peterborough Pride.

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Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week Will Celebrate Joy And Resistance This September

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Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week will take place this year from Sept. 16 - 25. This marks the 20th year of Pride in Peterborough.

Community outreach booth, 2019. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Pride.

“Joy & Resistance” is the theme of Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2022.

The theme is a nod to the origins of ‘Pride’, which started as a riot, an act of resistance against police violence, racism and transphobia.

“Many of us have gained the ability to unapologetically and joyfully be ourselves, without the fear of violence or criminalization,” Peterborough Pride stated in a release. “This isn’t true for everyone and many do not have this luxury. We invite everyone to embrace the theme of Pride Week, take action and make it your own.”

Plans are in the works for over 20 community run virtual and in-person gatherings that folks can participate in safely. Out of an abundance of caution, organizers encourage participants to wear masks at events to help protect themselves and others.

Pride Week events will continue to provide space for participants to gather, share ideas, speak their minds, support each other, and have fun in a safe and accepting environment.

The Pride Parade will be on Sept. 24 starting at 2 p.m. from City Hall. A road closure will be in effect along the parade route, with George St. from McDonnell to Murray closed at 12 p.m. and rolling closures from 2 -3 p.m. southbound on George St. to King Street and east over to Millennium Park.

There will be no parking on George Street between McDonnel and Murray Streets from noon to 2:30 p.m. and south along the parade route from 1- 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to show their Pride and express their feelings by decorating their homes and businesses to signal that they are part of a welcoming community where nobody needs to feel alone or unsafe.

To learn more about Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2022 visit peterboroughpride.ca or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Peterborough Pride Celebrates Diversity with 'Change Starts Here' Pride Week

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Nogojiwanong/Peterborough Pride Week will take place this year from September 17-26. This is the 19th year of Pride in Peterborough.

Peterborough Pride held a T-Shirt design contest this year. The winning design was submitted by Chantel Daniels and Julie Stender. Their design will be featured on t-shirts sold this year, they also received a $100 prize. Photo from PTBOPride.

Peterborough Pride held a T-Shirt design contest this year. The winning design was submitted by Chantel Daniels and Julie Stender. Their design will be featured on t-shirts sold this year, they also received a $100 prize. Photo from PTBOPride.

The theme of the 2021 Pride Week is “Change Starts Here”. The gay or queer rights movement was born out of a need for fundamental change to end the oppression, discrimination, and violence against 2SLGBTQ+* individuals, says Peterborough Pride.

“Over the last 50 or so years we have seen laws change to end the oppression and to provide equal rights,” said Peterborough Pride in a press release. “That said, violence and discrimination against People of Colour and Black, Indigenous, and Queer individuals has continued. We all have to actively make the changes to the culture that perpetuates these injustices.”

Due to COVID-19 there will be no parade, march or large gatherings during Pride Week this year.

Various community run virtual events and gatherings will be announced and can be found here.

Peterborough Pride invites community members to show their Pride and express their feelings by decorating their homes and businesses to signal that they are part of a welcoming community where nobody needs to feel alone or unsafe.

To learn more about Nogojiwanong/Peterborough Pride Week 2021 go to peterboroughpride.ca

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Bring It: Peterborough Pride Week Kicks Off!

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The 12th Annual Peterborough Pride Week—celebrating diversity in the city—runs September 13th to 20th. Mayor Bennett made it official today (September 12th) when he raised the Pride Flag at City Hall. Follow @PTBOPride on Twitter for updates or go to PeterboroughPride.ca. The full list of events is here.

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