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June is a time to celebrate, reflect, and come together. The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) invites the community to take part in a series of events throughout June in recognition of Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month (NIHM).

Residents and visitors are encouraged to join in meaningful, inclusive programming that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and Indigenous Peoples.

Event Details:

NIHM Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at the EG Civic Centre Community Flagpole, 19000 Leslie Street

Pride Month Flag Raising

Wednesday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the EG Civic Centre Community Flagpole, 19000 Leslie Street

York Pride Parade and Trans Pride March
Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. along Main Street in Newmarket
EG will be participating in the parade and invites everyone to watch and join the celebrations. Learn more at yorkpride.ca.

Pride and NIHM Celebration
Saturday, June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health and Active Living Plaza, 160 Jim Mortson Drive
In partnership with the East Gwillimbury Public Library (EGPL), the Town will host a full day of activities celebrating the cultures, arts and stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and Indigenous Peoples, and their intersections. The event will include:

  • Free registered activities
  • A vendors’ market featuring local 2SLGBTQIA+ and Indigenous-owned businesses
  • A button-making station
  • An Indigenous Naming Ceremony for the EGPL Queensville Branch rooms with members of the Georgina Island First Nation

"June is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse communities that make East Gwillimbury a welcoming and inclusive place to live,” said Mayor Virginia Hackson. “We invite everyone to participate in our Pride and National Indigenous History Month events, sharing in the experience to learn, reflect, and celebrate together."

For full event details and updates, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/PrideNIHM.