June 1st, 2026
June is Pride Month. It’s a chance to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community to our community and the world.
About Pride Month
Since 2016, WRDSB has proudly raised the Pride flag at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. This longstanding tradition reflects our deep commitment to equity and inclusion. We know that students who feel seen, supported, and respected are more likely to thrive academically and personally.
Throughout history, 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders have laid the foundation for current and future generations to bravely walk in their identities and affirm their rights. We are committed to maintaining spaces for all to feel a sense of belonging and to see themselves represented and reflected in our schools, workplaces and in the curriculum, in alignment with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Community Events
Pride in the Park: Summerfest 2026
Pride in the Park, also known as Summerfest, has been a long-standing tri-Pride tradition, marked on the first Saturday of June. They’re ready for another year of entertainment and fun!
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Where: Victoria Park (Willow River Park) in Kitchener
Learn more: @tripridekwc on Instagram.
Woolwich Pride Festival
A family-friendly celebration of love, inclusion, and community at Woolwich Pride Festival .
When: June 13, 2026
Where: Gibson Park, Elmira
Grand River Pride Festival
Grand River Pride strives to help 2SLGBTQIA+ people to find a sense of belonging. They envision a community where all people are welcome, recognized, safe, valued, and celebrated, regardless of how they identify or who they love.
When: June 13, 2026
Where: Gaslight District
Ayr Pride
Grand River Pride and Ayr Pride Present, Pride in the Park! Join them for music, drag, and a vendor market. Bring the family, and get to know the queermunity!
When: July 11, 2026
Where: Centennial Park, Ayr
Resources for Students and Families
2SLGBTQIA+ Supports and Resources
Visit the 2SLGBTQIA+ Supports and Resources page to find a selection of resources for students and families from clinical and community organizations.
School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO)
About the Progress Pride Flag
The Progress Pride Flag honours the contributions, lives and histories of Black, Brown and Transgender people who live a multi-marginalized reality. Designed in 2018 by Non-binary American Artist Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride Flag includes the addition of a five-coloured chevron to emphasize inclusion and ongoing advocacy. The Progress Pride Flag with the six-coloured stripes is grounded in the liberatory meaning and activism of the Gilbert Baker Flag.
The Black and Brown stripes represent marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities of colour. The pink, light blue and white are from the transgender flag. It now includes a visible reminder of those communities disproportionately impacted by:
- Homophobia
- Transphobia
- Queerphobia
- Racism
The Progress Pride Flag is a symbol of our commitment to ensure every student sees themselves reflected in their learning environment, and those who teach them, so that they can reach their full potential.
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