08/21/2026
The Pride Centre will not be marching in the Pride Parade this Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The Pride Centre's resources and services are overwhelmingly accessed by members of our community who have intersecting marginalized identities. We do not believe enough time or meaningful engagement was dedicated to working with the communities most impacted by systemic oppression. This failure to properly engage has resulted in decisions being made without sufficient input from these communities.
We do not endorse Pride Fest, however, we do stand in solidarity with our partners and kin at Edmonton 2 Spirit Society, who will be smudging the parade route, as well as the Elder who will be offering the opening prayer.
May we center each other’s humanity as we navigate the conversations we need to have to move forward.