Plan your day rain or shine
Date Saturday
June 6th
Time 12PM – 6PM
Location Friendship
Gardens
Featuring Local Drag Stars

dj & more
line up coming
may 15

Everything you need to know

Festival Details

Thunder Bay Pride Festival 2026 is built as a simple one-stop celebration page, so the most important details are clear, easy to read, and all in one place.

Thunder Bay Pride Festival 2026

Pride

Growing Together
June 6th • 12PM – 6PM Friendship gardens

A vibrant day of Pride, community, culture, performance, vendors, and connection at Friendship Gardens as Thunder Bay comes together to celebrate and grow a stronger 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Partners making it happen

Thank You To Our Partners

Thunder Bay Pride Festival 2026 is made possible through the support of community partners, donors, and local organizations who help bring Pride to Thunder Bay every year.

Thunder Bay Pride Festival 2026 sponsors and partners
Pride Park in Friendship Gardens festival site map
Festival site map

Pride Park in Friendship Gardens

Explore the festival grounds before you arrive. This map highlights the main areas of Pride Park, including the vendor spaces, Tbaytel Kidzone, Food Plaza, Rainbow Runway Stage, and community gathering areas.

Map details may be updated as festival planning continues.

Support Thunder Pride

Help Pride Grow

Thunder Pride is community-powered. If you’re able, a donation helps support Pride, future events, and year-round 2SLGBTQIA+ community work in Thunder Bay.

Donate
Thunder Pride Store

Wear Your Pride

Our Thunder Pride store is a fundraiser, giving you a way to support Thunder Pride while showing or wearing your Pride. Every purchase helps support Pride, community events, and year-round 2SLGBTQIA+ work in Thunder Bay.

Every order is custom-made just for you. Please allow up to 5 business days for processing, plus 5–10 business days for shipping. Most people receive their orders within 2 weeks, with the longest delivery window taking up to 21 days. We have tested and worked with our printing partners to ensure the fastest possible delivery while maintaining quality that will last for years to come.

Visit The Store
Scan around the park

Look For QR Codes

Throughout Pride Park in Friendship Gardens, you may find QR codes placed around the festival grounds. Scan them with your phone to learn more about festival areas, community partners, activities, updates, or ways to support Thunder Pride.

Some QR codes may share event information, while others may take you to a secure donation page where you can help support Thunder Pride’s year-round community work.

Example QR code sign found around Pride Park
2026 Pride T-Shirt
$35.00
You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite!

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala

Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
2026 Pride Youth T-Shirt
$35.00
This is the tee that you've been looking for, and it's bound to become a favorite in any youngster's wardrobe. It's light, soft, and comes with a unique design that stands out from the crowd wherever you go!

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras

Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Festival FAQ

Need To Know

Have questions before festival day? Tap a question below and the answer will appear in the information panel.

Question 01

Is there a parade this year?

Thunder Pride will not be hosting a parade this year due to funding limitations. Instead, the 2026 celebration will focus on Pride Park in Friendship Gardens with a full day of community, vendors, food, family-friendly activities, local entertainment, and Pride celebration.

All Pride No Prejudice T-Shirt
$35.00
You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite!

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala

Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
All Pride No Prejudice Hoodie
$50.00
Who knew that the softest hoodie you'll ever own comes with such a cool design. You won't regret buying this classic streetwear piece of apparel with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

Disclaimer: This hoodie runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.