June 1 launch event features performers, creators, and family-friendly activities in the heart of the city
Pride Month 2025 in Brampton launches in dazzling style on Saturday, June 1, with a celebration that brings together drag performers, local 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, musical talent, and vibrant community spirit in Garden Square, downtown Brampton.
Running from 1 to 5 p.m., the kick-off event will spotlight show-stopping stage performances by The Virgo Queen, The Spice Queens, and host Rebecca Perry, with music from DJ Chissmiss Cherry. Family-friendly roaming characters, interactive art installations, and a Pride-themed vendor marketplace featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ creators will fill the square with colour, celebration, and connection.
“For more than 50 years, Pride Month has been a time to reflect on progress and the ongoing pursuit of equality,” event organizers shared. “In Brampton, Pride is a celebration of love, identity and expression—and a statement that everyone belongs.”
Highlights of the June 1 Launch Include:
- Drag and musical performances
- Storytime with Fay & Fluffy
- Vogue LED tunnel photo booth and shimmering marquee wall
- 2SLGBTQIA+ vendor marketplace
- Community info booths from Rainbow Sauga Alliance, Moyo Health, Wellfort, and more
- Face painting, photo ops, and appearances by the Unicorn Fairy Princess, The Little Mermaid, and a Rainbow Stilt Walker
- The Rose Studio as a designated safe space with accessible washrooms
The event is free and open to all, with activities designed to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds.
Pride Continues Throughout June
Beyond the June 1 celebration, Brampton has a full lineup of Pride-themed events:
Rainbow Road Game Night
Location: Cyril Clark Branch, Brampton Library
Select Mondays
Board, card, and video games in a welcoming, inclusive space. Registration required via bramptonlibrary.ca
Pride Book Club
Inclusive discussions featuring books by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors. Open to all.
Living Queer History: A Storytelling Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: PAMA, 9 Wellington St. E.
Pay-what-you-can open mic hosted by Living Hyphen, highlighting stories from Peel’s queer community.
BAO Open Studio+ Pride Edition
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: Noon–8 p.m.
Location: Brampton Arts Organization, 8 Nelson St. W., Suite 301
Screen print your own Pride poster with local artist Shannon Moynagh. All ages welcome.
A Symbol of Inclusion
Later this summer, Brampton will unveil a Pride-themed crosswalk at Chinguacousy Park, offering a lasting symbol of the city’s commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
To learn more about Brampton Pride Month events, visit the City of Brampton or Brampton Library websites.