Pre-Parade Sign Making with South Shore Public Libraries and South Shore Sexual Health

Join us in making signs prior to the 2nd Annual Parade, learn more about the history of Pride, and show your support!

* Time TBA

* Gows Home Hardware Bridgewater

* Accessibility: Paved Ground Cover

* Event Partners: South Shore Public Libraries, South Shore Sexual Health, Gowes Home Hardware Bridgewater​

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Kick Off Street Party After Party! [+]

Looking for a 19+ kick off? Come on out to the after party at FirkenStien Brewery

* 8pm-Close

* FirkenStein Brewery

* Accessibility: All access bathroom, slight step into the location

* Event Partners: FirkenStein Brewery

Celebration in the Commons

Celebrate Pride with MODL through a guided walk, barbeque, backyard games, and more!

* 4pm-6pm

* River Ridge Commons

* Accessibility: Accessible Washrooms usually available, gravel pathways

* Event Partners: Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

Flag Raising Ceremonies

Poster Making Workshop & Walk to Flag Raising in Lunenburg

* 10:30-11:45am

* The Lunenburg Academy Foundation and the Lunenburg Library invite you to our Castle on the Hill to make posters and show your Pride. Join us as we make posters at the Lunenburg Academy to honour the diverse identities within Lunenburg. Then, we will meet at the town hall at noon for the flag raising. We will provide markers and bristol board, but feel free to bring your own materials to add a little pizzazz to your poster.

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Town of Lunenburg Town Hall Flag Raising

* 12pm

* Accessibility: Paved pathways

Pride Mask Mandatory Social [++++]

Come on out to the LCLC Meeting Room for a masked mandatory art social!

* 5pm-7pm

* Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

* Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and accessible washrooms 

* Event Partners: Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Chester Arts Centre, Whimsy and Wild Things

Queer Family Night

Join us a HBSSC for a night of family fun! Austism Nova Scotia will be available in the Quinn Sensory Centre!

* 4pm-6pm

* HB Studios Sports Centre

Accessibility: Sensory centre open with Autism Nova Scotia, wave automatic doors to enter the facility, heavy doors to all gender bathroom

* Event Partners: HB Studios Sports Centre, Autism Nova Scotia

Pride Picnic & Paint

Join MODL for a picnic style meal at the MARC, as well as an evening of painting with provided art supplies

* 5pm-7pm

* MARC, Dayspring

Accessibility: Dirt and grass pathways, picnic benches.

* Event Partners: Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

Author Talk with Rebecca Rose

Join Lunenburg Pride and the South Shore Public Libraries for a talk with the author of Before the Parade. Rebecca was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Mi’kma’ki, she has a depth of experience in writing authentic stories.

* 2pm

* Bridgewater Public Library

* Event Partners: South Shore Public Libraries

Pride Parade

Come out to watch the 2nd Annual Pride Parade OR register to walk in the parade.

* 2pm-3pm

* Town of Bridgewater

* Accessibility: Sensory Friendly Area with Autism Nova Scotia along High Street, Limited Mobility Parking Spots to view parade available (contact Lunenburg PRIDE to book yours)

* Event Partners: Nova Scotia Community College - Lunenburg Campus, Autism Nova Scotia

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Senior Social [++]

55+ and looking for community? Join Lunenburg Pride for a Pride Senior Social

* 11am-1pm

* Mahone Bay Centre

* Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible

* Event Partners:

Pride Youth Drop In [+++]

Come celebrate Pride at the YMCA King Street Youth Centre for an evening of games, food, and friends!

* 4:30pm-6:30pm

* YMCA King Street Youth Centre

* Accessibility: Sensory Friendly Spaces and Resources

* Event Partners: YMCA of South West Nova

Flag Raising Ceremonies

Town of Bridgewater

* 6pm

* Shipyards Landing

* Accessibility: Grass and gravel pathways, picnic benches for sitting

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Municipality of the Region of Queens​

* TBA

* Visitor Information Centre in Liverpool

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Reading with Royalty

Celebrate Pride with MODL through a guided walk, barbeque, backyard games, and more!

* 11am Lunenburg Library

* 2pm Liverpool Public Library

* Event Partners: South Shore Public Libraries

Laugh Out Proud Comedy Show [* +]

RIDE Lunenburg County celebrates their annual comedy extravaganza in Chester, with a fantastic line-up of hilarious East Coast comedians for Laugh out PROUD! Tickets can be purchased from Chester Playhouse.

* 7:30pm

* Chester Playhouse (Tickets Here)

* Accessibility: ASL Interpreters, the main floor of the Playhouse is fully accessible, with a chair lift in the lobby. There are up to 12 flexible seats at the back of the house that can be removed, to accommodate patrons in a wheelchair. We ask patrons to please call the box office to book these seats.

* Event Partners: Chester Playhouse

Open Performance Night [+]

Join Lunenburg Pride for a night of talent at Firkenstien Brewing.

* 8pm to Close 

* Firkenstein Brewing

* Accessibility: All access bathroom, slight step into the location

* Event Partners: FirkenStein Brewery

All Ages Drag Show [*]

Join Lunenburg Pride for an evening of fun and entertainment from some of the finest drag performers in the Maritimes! This show is clean and appropriate for all ages :)

* 6pm-7pm

* Michelin Social Club

* Accessibility: More details to come

* Event Partners: Michelin

* Performers: Elle Noir, Cookie Cunningham, Queera Bang, Hannibal Lickeder

Kick Off Street Party

An all ages celebration on King St Bridgewater, with games, music, food vendors and more. Featuring music performances by Izra Fitch on their Cross-Canada Pride Tour (A part of Queer Connections funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia)

* 5pm-7pm

* Pijinuiskaq Park & King Street

* Accessibility: Sensory Friendly Zone, Food Vendors (various dietary needs), limited mobility supportive parking

* Event Partners: Autism Nova Scotia, Petite Queer Pride, Pride Health, South Shore Public Libraries, Transformation Closet, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia, Venus Envy, Curbside Eats, Blockparty Sweets, The Hungry Traveller

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Rainbow Toonie Swim [*]
Join Lunenburg Pride at the LCLC Pool for a 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive swim

* 3pm-5pm

* Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC)

* Accessibility: Windows overlooking the pool will be covered, All gender change space is available

* Event Partners: Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

Flag Raising Ceremonies

Town of Mahone Bay

* 9 am

* Town of Mahone Bay Gazebo (Near Independent and BMO)

* Accessibility: Grass and gravel pathways, bleachers for seating available

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​Village of Chester

* 11 am

* Municipality of Chester Offices​​

* Accessibility: Paved pathways

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Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

* 11am

* Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Offices, Cookville

​* Accessibility: Paved pathways

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Reading with Royalty

Join Royalty at the South Shore Public Libraries for a book reading!

* 11am

* Bridgewater Public Library

* Event Partners: South Shore Public Libraries

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Drag Q&A

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a drag queen or drag king? Curious about tips and tricks on how they get their makeup so flawless? Drop in to ask all of your questions to our two amazing drag performers, Rouge Fatale and Rhet Torical!

* 2pm

* Bridgewater Public Library

* Event Partners: South Shore Public Libraries

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Pride Prints: Cyanotype Workshop

Celebrate Lunenburg Pride Week by exploring the art of cyanotype printing in an outdoor setting! You'll learn the fascinating cyanotype process, a photographic printing technique that produces stunning blue prints. This drop-in workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and express yourself! Connect with others and learn something new in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with your very own pride-themed cyanotype prints.

* 4pm-6pm

* Backyard of the Chester Arts Centre

* Accessibility: More details to come

* Event Partners: Chester Arts Centre

Queer Hike

Join us for a queer hike along a beautiful 6.6 KM trail outside of Lunenburg. The footpath is rugged and hiking boots or sneakers are suggested.

* 10am 

* Gaff Point, Hirtles Beach

* Accessibility: To access the trail first we must go over sand or a steep pasture, and the trail has various rough terrain. There will be various hiking/walking speeds welcome, and you are not required to hike the entire trail to participate.

Pride Dog Show

Join Lunenburg Pride in Gold River for the most Pride-tastic dog show out there! This will be a style based dog show.

* 10am-11:30am

* Together We Can Park, Gold River

Accessibility: Hard gravel packed pathways

* Event Partners: TBA

Drag Show & Dance [* +]

Join Lunenburg Pride for the dance we've been waiting all year for! This event is 19yrs+ and tickets sell out fast, so make sure you get yours and mark it on the calendar!

* 8pm-1am

* Michelin Social Club

* Accessibility: More details to come

* Event Partners: Michelin

* Performers: Elle Noir, Cookie Cunningham, Queera Bang, Hannibal Lickeder