Most people are aware of Pride PEI as the organization behind the annual Pride Festival and Parade. Though these events are a crucial part of what we do, Pride PEI is also a resource for the Island’s queer community.
Tracing our beginnings back to the Abegweit Rainbow Collective (ARC), we have been a leader in celebrating and promoting diversity and inclusion for over twenty-eight years.
We work to educate and advocate on behalf of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and we organize social opportunities when possible. We also endeavour to bring our events and initiatives to various locations across Prince Edward Island.
Join Us for the 2024 AGM on November 21st!
Become a Voting Pride PEI Member
Registering to become a voting member of Pride PEI means you will be encouraged to vote at our annual AGM.
Join the Community Hub!
Once inside, you’ll have access to a community calendar and directory of queer-owned and queer-ally businesses and organizations.
FESTIVAL
The PEI Pride Festival has evolved from a political march for equal rights to a celebration of the Island’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In 2019, we marked the festival’s 25th anniversary with our largest celebration yet. In 2020, in response to COVID-19, we successfully pivoted to a fully-virtual festival that remained accessible, engaging, and inclusive. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store this year!
EVENTS
No matter what we do, whether it’s an educational workshop or a rockin’ karaoke night, our goal is to raise awareness of gender and sexual diversity across Prince Edward Island.
COMMUNITY
Pride PEI is committed to building a community that uplifts the voices of our most marginalized members. We aim to create inclusive opportunities through our annual festival and year-round events. Being proud of your identity is a beautiful thing! We want to help you celebrate that.