We're More Than Just a Festival

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest (WEPF) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Province of Ontario. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, WEPF brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and Two Spirit (LGBTIQ2S) community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of our community by providing advocacy and producing inclusive and safe events, initiatives and social programs. WEPF strengthens the sense of community and contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTIQ2S individuals in Windsor-Essex.

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest’s goal is to empower LGBTIQ2S individuals through it’s social and recreation programs and facilitate opportunities for connection and belonging to reduce social isolation. This is done through age-specific activities, peer-facilitated groups, workshops and special events/initiatives.

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Our Community Resources Directory is provided as part of the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest’s mandate to contributes to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of persons in the LGBTTIQ of Windsor-Essex and surrounding communities. This directory serves as a guide to community groups & associations, recreation & leisure pursuits, as well as social services and helping agencies in and around the region of Windsor-Essex.

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Windsor-Essex Pride Fest

September 10-12, 2021

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QCONNECT PLUS

Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm

Free

QConnect Plus is an LGBTQ2S+ weekly program for the 50+ community in Windsor-Essex providing opportunities for meaningful social and recreational connections. QConnect Plus will take place in inclusive, interactive and accessible spaces and will include recreational activities, discussions and workshops as well as meaningful volunteer opportunities. Join the conversation today and register!

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WINDSOR-ESSEX PRIDE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF WITH WEDNESDAY FLAG RAISING

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09 September 2021

Mel Lucier, former board member of Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, MCs the kick-off for this year's Windsor Pride Fest at Charles Clark Square, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. PHOTO BY DAX MELMER /Windsor Star Windsor...

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WINDSOR RAISES PRIDE FLAG TO LAUNCH THE CITY'S FESTIVAL

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08 September 2021

The Pride flag was raised during the festival's opening ceremony in Windsor's City Hall Square. 1:22 CBC NewsSeptember 08, 2021 The Windsor-Essex Pride flag was officially raised at Windsor City Hall Square to celebrate this...

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WINDSOR-ESSEX PRIDE FLAG TO FEATURE INDIGENOUS VOICES

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08 September 2021

Pride flag will be raised in front of Windsor's City Hall Centre on Wednesday Sept. 8, 2021. (Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr) CBC NewsSeptember 08, 2021 The Pride flag will be raised in front of Windsor's City Hall Square on...

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We are a powerful statement of our region's commitment to equality and diversity as well as to strengthen the sense of community and contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTIQ2S people in Windsor-Essex. Your help ensures that this continues to be a number one priority for our community and your organization.

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is a non-profit organization that depends on the annual support of sponsors and donors to provide the services and programming to the LGBTTIQ+ community of Windsor-Essex.

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Windsor Essex Pride Fest

Phone: (226) 348-3378
General Inquiries: [email protected]

2109 Ottawa Street, Unit 216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8

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Whether you have a question about our organization, one of our events, wanting to sponsor or donate, or just want to get involved, please get in touch by email or by using the contact form. One of our Windsor-Essex Pride Fest team members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.