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East Gwillimbury (EG) is proud to celebrate Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) this June with a series of vibrant and inclusive events that honour diversity, support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Indigenous Peoples, and promote inclusion and equity for all.

Join EG at the following events:

Pride Flag Raising – June 5, 2025, at 1 p.m.

The flag will fly throughout the month at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) as a symbol of the Town’s commitment to inclusion and equity.

Pride Day at the EG Artisan and Farmers Market – June 5, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m.
A special Pride-themed day at the EG Artisan and Farmers Market at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street):

  • A fabulous and family-friendly drag performance by the Haus of Devereaux.
  • Family-friendly activities hosted by the East Gwillimbury Public Library (EGPL), including Drag Story Time from 4 to 5 p.m.

For details, visit www.egfm.ca

National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) at the EG Artisan and Farmers Market – June 12, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m.
The EG Artisan and Farmers Market is celebrating NIHM! This day will include:

  • A ceremonial smudging and performance by Jared Big Canoe, a member of the Georgina Island First Nation. 
  • Fun activities provided by the EG Public Library, including story time, colouring pages, and more.

For details, visit www.egfm.ca

York Pride Parade and Trans Pride March – June 21, 2025
The Town is excited to march in the York Pride Parade and Trans Pride March in Newmarket on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This year marks their 25th anniversary, and EG is honoured to participate in this milestone celebration of love and diversity.

EGPL Pride Events
Throughout June, the EGPL is hosting a variety of creative and engaging Pride-themed programs, including:

  • 3D Wooden Pride Rainbow Painting
  • Pride Bracelets
  • Rainbow Hangers
  • Pride Hangout – every Thursday from June 5 to 26

Check the full schedule at egpl.ca/events-calendar.

“As we celebrate Pride Month in East Gwillimbury, we proudly express our solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and affirm the values of inclusion, respect, and equity,” said Mayor Virginia Hackson. “Pride is a time to honour the courage and contributions of those who have advocated, and continue to advocate, for the right to live authentically. We are also thrilled to be celebrating National Indigenous History Month, which is a time to celebrate and honour diverse Indigenous culture and traditions, as well as acknowledge the rich history, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Our Town is stronger and more vibrant because of the diversity within it, and we remain committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and celebrated.”

East Gwillimbury welcomes everyone to join in these events as we celebrate Pride and NIHM!

For more information:
Bethany Lee
Director of Communications and Customer Service
blee@eastgwillimbury.ca