June is Pride Month, and at FIREFLY, we take this time to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of compassion, understanding, and inclusion for all.

We celebrate the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, honor the history of their fight for equal rights, and affirm their right to live freely and authentically. Building meaningful, respectful relationships is at the heart of what we do, and we are dedicated to ensuring our offices remain safe, welcoming spaces—not just in June, but every day of the year.

There are lots of events taking place in Northwestern Ontario this June. Take a look below and if you have an event to add please email [email protected].

Dryden

• June 2 – Flag Raising at City Hall at 12:15 PM
• June 3 – 2SLGBTQQIA+ Drop-in Night at Dryden Regional Health Centre, Door B 5:00 PM
• June 7 – Drag Show at The P.I. 9:00 PM **Please note this is a 19+ event
• June 8 – Drag Storytime at Dryden Public Library at 11:00 AM
• June 9 – Pride BBQ at the Dryden Native Friendship Centre 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• June 14 – Dryden Pride Day at City Hall 12:00 PM followed by Pride in the Park at Cooper Park 1:00-4:00 PM
• June 29 – Affirming Pride Service at United Church 10:00 AM

Looking for more information? Search for @RainbowAllianceDryden on Facebook!

Fort Frances

• June 2 – Pride Month Celebration at the Memorial Sports Centre hosted by Giishkaandago Health Services from 2:00-6:00 PM. There will be speakers, open mic, activity tables, bouncy castle, info booths and a free lunch. For more information call 807-274-2042 ext. 2224.

You can also follow @BorderlandPride on Facebook for more events!

Kenora

• June 3 – Pride Flag Raising at City Hall 12:00-12:30 PM.
• June 12 – Open Mic Night at the Arts Hub at 7:00 PM
• June 14 – Pop Queens Trivia Night at Cottage Time Public House at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Ms. Olivia Life.
• June 28 – Kenora Pride Parade and BBQ. Rally Point is Husky the Muskie at 1:00 PM. Walk, ride, bike or register a float! The Community BBQ and Vendor Fair will immediately follow the parade.

To learn more about all these events click here.

Sioux Lookout

• August 3 – Pride Parade 1:00 PM starting at the Municipal Office followed by family-friendly BBQ and games at Town Beach. Wear you best rainbow outfit!

Thunder Bay

• June 4 – Flag Raising at Thunder Bay City Hall 10:30 a.m.
• June 5 – 4th Annual Fort William First Nation Drag Show 6:00 PM. This is an ALL AGES event!
• June 7 – Two-spirit Pride Pow wow at Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek at 12:00 PM
• June 13 – Drag Queen paint Night at Red Lion Smokehouse 7:00 PM. This is an ALL AGES event!
• July 5 – Pride Festival! 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Patterson Park and 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Friendship Gardens. Food, activities and Parade. 
• July 5 – Pride After Dark at the Balck Pirates Pud 9:00 PM **Please note this is a 19+ event. 

There are MANY events taking place in Thunder Bay throughout June finishing with the festival in July. Click here to see a full list.