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 Festival

September 10-13, 2020

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Monday, January 25, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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!

Monday, February 1, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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!

Monday, February 8, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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!

Monday, February 15, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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!

Monday, February 22, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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!

Monday, March 1, 2021 7:00 pm
Free
QCONNECT PLUS
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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  • Senior's Drop-In Recreation Facilitator

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    21 October 2020
    Title: Senior's Drop-In Recreation Facilitator Description: Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is dedicated to providing opportunities for meaningful social and recreational interactions and engagement to increase connections and...

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  • NEW PROGRAMS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT LGBTQ2S+ YOUTH

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    11 October 2020
    Launch of QLink Collaborative (left to right) Jessica McCulloch, Windsor Pride Community; Beth Ann Ternovan, Family Services Windsor-Essex; Lisa Gretzky, MPP Windsor-West; Wendi Nicholson, President, Windsor Pride...

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  • PROJECT LAUNCHES TO HELP WINDSOR-ESSEX LGBTQ2S+ COMMUNITY

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    09 October 2020
    A rainbow flag is seen at Toronto City Hall in Toronto on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. There won't be any rainbow crosswalks in Moncton, N.B., this year while city officials await a national report looking into the safety of the...

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

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

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