Kelowna Pride Month 2025

Kelowna Pride Month 2025, themed "Rise and Resist," runs from May 30 to June 30, marking the 20th anniversary of Pride in the Okanagan. The month-long celebration features a diverse lineup of events, including drag performances, parades, and cultural gatherings.

Official Events

Kelowna’s Next Drag Superstar

• May 30 at Red Bird Brewing

• A drag competition where finalists vie for the title, with audience participation determining the winner.

Kelowna Pride March & Festival

• May 31 at Stuart Park & City Park

• A day-long event featuring a march, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Fruitcake Official Kelowna Pride After Party

• May 31 at Red Bird Brewing

• An evening celebration headlined by Canadian rock artist Bif Naked, with performances by Matthew Presidente, Pedwell, and LBEE the Drag Jack.

All Wheels Welcome Ride for Pride

• June 8 from RCA Commons to Railside Brewing

• An inclusive ride welcoming all mobility types, featuring decorated wheels, free tune-ups by Kelowna Cycle, and local food vendors.

Pets for Pride Parade

• June 14 from Knox Mountain Park to Poplar Point Dog Beach

• A parade celebrating pets, with costume contests in categories like "Aroooo Paul" and "Rainbow Royalty."

Trans & Enby March & Festival

• June 20 from Stuart Park to Jubilee Bowl at City Park

• An all-ages event featuring a march, performances, food trucks, vendors, and ASL interpreters.

2nd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow

• June 28 at City Park

• A celebration led by Two-Spirit people, featuring traditional dances, the crowning of 2S Royalty, and Indigenous vendor markets.