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Caesars Windsor Cares has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Windsor‑Essex Pride Fest, contributing $10,000 to support the QConnect Plus program. The initiative offers bi‑weekly social drop‑ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, fostering connections and reducing isolation. This partnership underscores ongoing community commitment to inclusion.
Caesars Windsor Cares has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Windsor‑Essex Pride Fest, contributing $10,000 to fund the QConnect Plus Program. This bi‑weekly drop‑in offers 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors a supportive space to build connections and combat isolation. The donation ensures these vital services can continue.
Caesars Windsor has generously donated $10,000 to support Pride Fest, celebrating Pride month and addressing social isolation in the community. This contribution, announced by Susanne Tomkins, aims to foster connections for individuals aged 50 and older in the 2SLBBTQIA+ community. Wendy Nicholson, president of Windsor Pride Fest, expressed gratitude for
Caesars Windsor Cares has proudly stepped up as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, making a generous contribution of $10,000 to the QConnect Plus Program. This vital initiative offers a welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, fostering meaningful connections and combating social isolation. As Wendi Nicholson, President of
Prepare for Windsor-Essex Pride Fest 2025 from August 1 to 10. This year’s events include live performances, workshops, and activities for all ages, ending with the Pride Parade on August 10 at 11 a.m. Join us at Lanspeary Park to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with food vendors and performances available.
Windsor still has considerable progress to make in supporting its 2SLGBTQIA+ population, a local advocate stressed. While recent community events like Windsor‑Essex Pride Fest bring visibility, gaps remain in services, safe spaces and targeted outreach. Sustained effort from all levels of government and society is essential.
On Friday, Windsor Essex Pride Fest welcomed local MPP Andrew Dowie, local media and members of the public to its office on Ottawa Street to reveal the recent renovations to as well as to recognize a $28,300 Capital Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Glitter, balloons, confetti — and a whole lot of pride — filled Ottawa Street on Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate Windsor’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community and inclusivity. The Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Parade, which has been celebrated for 32 years, served as a vibrant finale to 10 days of festivities across the
The Windsor-Essex Pride Fest(opens in a new tab) Parade returns to Ottawa Street Sunday morning. The parade begins on Argyle Road and continues down Ottawa Street to Lanspeary Park.
It was all about love Sunday morning on Ottawa Street when up to 3,000 people came out to march in the 32nd Pride Fest Parade. By 10:30 a.m., supporters of the LGBTQ+ community were already lining the street ready to show their support. By the time the parade started, the
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest brought the Pride Parade down Ottawa Street once again Sunday morning. The annual event, held since 1992, has various participants from all across the city, with many supporters cheering them on throughout the path to Lanspeary Park.
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, in partnership and support from Lavender Promotions, brought the popular drag show Queens of Pride event back to Lanspeary Park with the pride festival happening this weekend.