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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Community Resources Directory

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

August 8-12, 2018

Every August, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest hosts a massive outdoor festival called PrideFest that features entertainment, activities, vendors, speakers and more. Last year, PrideFest was attended by an estimated 5,000 people, making it one of the largest 5-day events in our region. And, we are hard at work to ensure that the festival is bigger and better every year.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
KOMA Restaurant
$50.00
KOMACares Dinner Series: A Colourful Dinner for WE Pride Fest

KOMA Restaurant will uniquely prepare a tasting dinner to raise money for Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and it’s George Hannah Red Memorial Scholarship. Join in the summer fun with this colour-rich dinner celebrating Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, celebrate diversity and forge friendships through an evening filled with great food and maybe even a bit of fun. Their goal is to empower LGBTIQ2S individuals through social and recreation programs and facilitate opportunities for connection and belonging to reduce social isolation.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 6:30 pm -7:30 pm
HNM Dance Centre
Free
Revive Wellness Sessions

Join the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest every Wednesday at 6:30pm on a FREE fitness journey to a better quality of life... together!

Saturday, July 21, 2018 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Ouellette & Riverside
Free
Artistic Expression Workshop

Artistic Expression Workshops for Creative Children offers group time with the whole family. 

Sunday, July 22, 2018 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
WE Trans Support
Free
T2

A peer facilitated social support group for partners, friends, families, and allies of the trans community. 

Sunday, July 22, 2018 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
WE Trans Support
Free
Trans Spectrum

A peer facilitated social support group focused on creating a sense of community and socialization in a safe space. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest
Free
Two Spirit Community Circle

The Two Spirit Group is a social Circle that meets up every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for Sharing Circles, Traditional Teachings, Music, Crafts, game nights and other activities.

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  • LGBTQ youth offered new program in Amherstburg

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    29 June 2018
    Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and The House Youth Centre have joined forces to launch the first QConnect initiative in Essex County, offering programing and activities for young people who identify as part of the LGBTQ community....

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  • LGBTQ CONNECT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH OPENS IN AMHERSTBURG

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    29 June 2018
    Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and Amherstburg's The House Youth Centre officially launched the LGBTQ Connect Program for Youth. (Friday) AM800 The Centre on Brock St. just a few blocks from Richmond St. in the City's core — will h...

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  • WEPride Rides a rolling social event for LGBTQ+ in Windsor and Essex County

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    05 June 2018
    THE WINDSOR STAR Cyclists gather at the base of the Great Canadian Flag every Wednesday from May 16 to Sept. 26 and hit the road about 6:30 p.m. for a 10-15 km slow roll along the river and through neighbourhoods like Walkerv...

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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]

536 Pelissier Street
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4L1

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