Pride in our Community
The Municipality of Kincardine works to be a community where everyone is welcome and each may celebrate their own gender identity and gender expression in a safe and inclusive way.
Kincardine Pride is the local not-for-profit organization who's vision includes helping our community realize it's ability to be a healthy, diverse, affirming community for those who are Two-Spirit and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender-diversities.
The annual Pride parade is celebrated in June during Pride Month with this year's event planned for June 21st, 2025.
Pride month celebrations were born from the Stonewall Riots of late June 1969. One year late, in June 1970, Stonewall rioters organized a march to Central Park in support of “Gay Pride”, building on the spirit of resistance built through the riots. The march expanded to other cities and grew in popularity throughout the 1970s.
Ever wonder what the 2S in 2SLGBT+?
Two Spirit (2S) is an English umbrella term to reflect and restore Indigenous traditions forcefully suppressed by colonization, honouring the fluid and diverse nature of gender and attraction and its connection to community and spirituality. It is used by some Indigenous People rather than, or in addition to, identifying as LGBTQI.
Watch this video produced by Egale, an organization with a mission to improve the lives of 2SLGBT+ people in Canada and to enhance the global response.

What is the Rainbow Registered Program?
Rainbow Registered is an accreditation program for businesses and organizations that are committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for 2SLGBTQI+ people to visit, work, live and feast.
Businesses will be assessed based on their policies and practices, training, commitment to inclusive leadership, and culture of inclusivity, with those meeting the program standards being accredited and receiving access to a wide range of program benefits.
Pride 101 & 201: From Understanding to Advocacy
- When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Online
- Everyone is welcome. Registration is required.
What to Expect
This foundational session will:
- Introduce the key terminology and concepts of Pride, sexuality, gender identity, and 2SLGBTQIA+ histories ("Pride 101")
- Examine how systemic barriers and intersectionality impact individuals, and what allyship looks like in practice ("Pride 201")
- Provide practical tools and strategies for participants—from personal to organizational—to advocate for equity and inclusion
- Encourage open, facilitated discussion to reflect on personal experiences and build actionable insights
- Offer resources and guidance for ongoing learning and engagement
If you have any questions reach out to our IDEA Coordinator, Mackenzie Clarke by email or phone, 519-389-8326
Contact Us
The Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, R.R.
#5, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone: 519-396-3468
F.: 519-396-8288
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