Campbell River Pride Guide 2023

White Shape | Destination Campbell River
White Shape | Destination Campbell River

We are so excited to welcome you all to the Campbell River Pride Festival 2023 hosted by the North Island Pride Society. This years festival will be taking place on Saturday June 24th, however, there will be events happening all weekend long, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!

Light Turquoise Shape | Destination Campbell River

More information will be added as we get closer to the date, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!

Light Turquoise Shape | Destination Campbell River
A woman at the Campbell River Pride Festival
Small dog at Pride Festival

Pride Events 2023

We’ve compiled a list of information, such as events, locations, and any endorsed events that are officially a part of Pride. Be sure to check back regularly as new events are added!

Thursday June 22, 2023

Comedy at Rivercity Players (Patti Savard) – A prideful comedy night featuring comics that encompass many parts of the rainbow community. This show is all about diversity, inclusion and shared laughter.
 
Our talented team of funny folks are coming to Campbell River from various parts of the island and the lower mainland. Warning, adult and very queer subject matter! Come laugh with us!

 

Friday June 23, 2023

Queer Country Night – Queer Country night with Élise Leblanc and the Ridgeriders. This will be running on Friday, June 23rd from 7pm – 9pm (to be confirmed) at the CR Art Gallery. Élise Leblanc and the Ridgeriders article in Country Queer – read here

First Annual Pride Harbour Cruise with Campbell River Whale Watch – Join the team at Campbell River Whale Watch for a harbour cruise on Friday night from 6pm-8pm. Cost is $50 per person, with all proceeds going to the North Island Pride Society! Be sure to check out North Island Pride social channels for booking details and more information. Visit their website for more information – North Island Pride. 
 

Saturday June 24, 2023

Paws for Pride – Costume Contest – Starting at 11:00 am at Robert V. Ostler Park, bring your furry friends dressed in their finest attire, for the Paws for Pride Costume Content. Prizes will be awarded, courtesy of Woofy’s!

Pride Celebrations in Spirit Square – Enjoy, vendors, face painting, community arts/crafts, performers, music, food trucks, and speakers

Pride at the Tide 7:30pm | Tidemark Theatre – The Tidemark Theatre and North Island Pride are excited to present, PRIDE at the Tide – Campbell River’s 2023 PRIDE party event!

Rose Butch, Vancouver’s Premier Non-Binary Drag Thing returns with PM – 2019 winner of Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar – to host an incredible hybrid Pride experience. Celebrations will kick off with emcee Afton Frost and an interactive drag show, followed by a dance party with special musical guests, Queer As Funk! Join the celebration in person at the theatre, or purchase a live stream ticket and enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Event link: https://tidemarktheatre.com/event/pride-at-the-tide-2/

 

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