Pride Durham is Durham Region’s leading 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride initiative and a core program of Durham Alliance Outreach.
Through festivals, events, and community programming, Pride Durham brings people together to celebrate, connect, and create a more inclusive and welcoming region for all.
Pride Durham is more than a festival—it is a platform for visibility, connection, and community growth.
By creating spaces where people can come together and be seen, Pride Durham helps strengthen the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Durham Region while fostering understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
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What Pride Durham Offers
Pride Festival & Parade
A vibrant celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, bringing together thousands of people from across Durham Region and beyond.
The Parade will begin at Kings Crescent outside of Town Hall and will travel southbound to the corner of Falby Ct. and Harwood.
The Pride festival will take place at Ajax Community Centre in Ice Pad 2.
Please be advised that the following roads will be closed for a portion of the day on Saturday, June 6, to accommodate the Durham Pride Parade.
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Bayly St. W. (Finley Ave. to Salem Rd.) from 12:45 to 2 p.m.
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Harwood Ave. S. (Birch Cres. to Emperor St.) from 12:45 to 2 p.m.
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Mackenzie Ave. (Bayly Ave. to Clements Rd. W.) from 12:45 to 2 p.m.
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Achilles Rd. (Harwood Ave. S. to Salem Rd.) from 12:45 to 2 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Times are subject to change without notice.
Community Events & Gatherings
Inclusive events that create opportunities for connection, celebration, and shared experiences.
Public Performances & Celebrations
Showcasing local talent, artists, and performers while celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ culture.
Year-Round Engagement
Ongoing initiatives and programming that keep the community connected beyond Pride Month.
Why Pride Durham Matters
Pride Durham plays a vital role in increasing visibility, reducing isolation, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Durham Region.
Pride Durham plays a key role in increasing visibility and fostering inclusion across communities throughout Durham Region.
- Increasing visibility and representation across the region
- Creating safer, inclusive public spaces
- Bringing communities together through shared celebration
- Promoting understanding, acceptance, and education
Pride Durham has become a cornerstone of 2SLGBTQIA+ celebration and visibility in Durham Region.
Part of Durham Alliance Outreach
As a program of Durham Alliance Outreach, Pride Durham contributes to a broader mission of supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through safer spaces, education, and community-building initiatives.
Together, these programs work to strengthen well-being, reduce isolation, and create lasting impact across Durham Region.
Our History
Pride Durham has been celebrating and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Durham Region for over two decades.
Built by volunteers and driven by community, Pride Durham continues to grow and evolve while staying rooted in its mission of connection, visibility, and inclusion.