Brockville Pride Week wraps up with parade, community events

Brockville was awash with colour this past week (June 1-6) for the city’s annual Pride Week.

Community members were brought together for numerous events celebrating inclusion, acceptance and authenticity.

The week officially kicked off with a flag-raising ceremony at Tunnel Bay on Monday, June 1.

The flagship Pride Parade was held on Saturday, June 6, beginning at Reynolds Park and travelling through downtown Brockville before ending at Hardy Park.

Following the parade, the Rainbow Village Vendor Fair was held at Hardy Park, featuring local vendors, organizations and community outreach.

Community members gathered for the Brockville Pride Parade on Saturday, June 6. – Photos by Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist

 The celebration continued at Hardy Park with local vendors, organizations and performances from drag queens (Ophelia, Madison Beer and Ania Cocks). – Photos (above and below) by Jess Grothe/Brockvilleist