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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.
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.
Windsor-Essex Pride Festival
August 22-30, 2020
A Virtual Community Celebration "At Home"
Community News
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2020 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest COVID-19 Update
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- 25 June 2020
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest recognizes that the safety and wellbeing of members of the LGBTQ2S+ community remains our number one priority. During these difficult times we know many people in our community, and beyond, are... -
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest receives donation in support of social programs
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- 05 June 2019
Mary Riley, Vice President, Caesars Windsor and David Lenz, President, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest are shown at a press conference on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The Caesars Windsor Cares group donated money to Pride Fest to... -
Caesars Windsor boosting PrideFest programs
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- 05 June 2019
Mary Riley of Caesars Windsor, fourth from left, and David Lenz of Windsor-Essex PrideFest, centre, join representatives from both on June 5, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News. Blackburn NewsJune 5, 2019 6:00pm 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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Windsor Essex Pride Fest
Phone: (226) 348-3378
General Inquiries: [email protected]
2109 Ottawa Street, Unit 216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8
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.
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2020 WINDSOR-ESSEX PRIDE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 22-23, 2020
A Virtual Community Celebration “At Home”
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest recognizes that the safety and wellbeing of members of the LGBTQ2S+ community remains our number one priority. During these difficult times we know many people in our community, and beyond, are looking for support and guidance. Windsor-Essex Pride Fest celebrations have always been a place of love, allyship and compassion, and we are confident that this year will be no different.
Since the declaration of the pandemic in March, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest has been working closely with local officials on developing a path forward for the annual festival, while adhering to all public health guidelines. After many months, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest reached a decision to deliver this year’s Pride virtually and even though we are unable to celebrate in person this year, we’re looking forward to bringing everyone together online, through a series of exciting virtual Pride Fest events.
The virtual festival will take place from August 22 – 23, and will feature both local and international talent. Festival favourites such as the official Flag Raising, Speaker Series, Entertainment and of course the Parade, will be delivered in new and innovative ways.
Stay tuned for more details on the timing and programming of the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest being released in the coming weeks.