2026 Bay Pride Festival

Why we picked it

The 2nd Annual Bay Pride Festival is taking place July 5–25, 2026 in St. Margaret’s Bay. This community-driven festival features more than 18 events across the Bay, bringing the entire community together for a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ visibility and inclusion. Designed to be welcoming for people of all ages and backgrounds, the festival offers something for everyone. Festival highlights include the Family Pride Party and Puppet Show at the Tantallon Public Library (July 11), The Great Pride Clothing Swap at St. Luke’s United Church (July 12), Queer Crafternoon & BBQ at Labour Day Picnic Cafe (July 16), and Pride Paddle at Shining Waters Marina (July 19). The festival culminates with Bay Pride Fest on July 25 at the Hubbards Barn. Beginning with a trail parade from the J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library to the Hubbards Farmers’ Market and Pride Market, the day continues with a live matinee at Black Harbour Distillers before returning to the Barn for a community picnic, all-ages drag