The Details Behind the Theme...
The board has voted on the 2025 theme for the Pride Festival:
“The Rainbow and Beyond: Stronger Together”
This theme represents the strength our community has within and beyond the rainbow. It is a call to action to our allies (individuals, organisations and more) who must stand up and fight for us. It stands as a reminder to persevere, even in times of uncertainty. To hold space for all walks of life, to ask questions, and to hear their stories.
As we transition into a New Year and a new Pride Festival, we will fight for everyone to keep thriving, learning and growing together. We will always celebrate what makes us unique, and that we all deserve the privilege to excel, thrive and live without fear of persecution or hatred.
This June, we will celebrate the diversity of genders, sexualities and cultures within the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community in Kingston and area! Our unapologetic self expression and resilience will be a protest against bills, legislation and more who wish to hurt our community.
Pride is 24/7/365 - but our Pride week will be from June 8th - June 15th 2025. Our Pride Parade and Community Fair will be June 14th. Please turn on post notifications on our social media for updates, or check our website for your main spot to learn what’s happening next.
Love, Kingston Pride INC.
Support our friends at Reelout for the 26th Queer Film Festival!
From their website:
"The 26th annual Reelout Queer Film Festival will take place Jan 30-Feb 8, 2025 at The Screening Room Theatre in Kingston, ON Canada, the unceded traditional territories of the Mohawk, Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Algonquin, Iroquois, Mississauga and the Metis settlers.
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This year we are excited to offer audiences 18 incredible programs over 10 days here in Kingston, ON Canada. While conditions look gloomy (weather and politics alike), ReelOut is showcasing RAYS OF LIGHT from over 45 filmmakers, media artists, game designers and performing artists from 14 different countries. We hope this festival will offer a safe and welcoming atmosphere not just for the 2SLGBT+ community but also all our movie loving allies who believe in the importance of representation, inclusion and empowering marginalized voices.
We hope you bask in the light."
Festival Director Applications for 2025 are now OPEN!
The Festival Director is the key management leader of Kingston Pride Inc. The Festival Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and planning of the festival. Key duties will include (but not be limited to): fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the board of directors.
Interested? APPLY NOW!