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The Pride Winnipeg Festival runs annually and consists of an array of cultural events that celebrate the incredibly diverse community that supports or identifies with the GSRD (gender, sexual, and relationship diverse) community.

Contents

First March

The first Pride March in Winnipeg, Manitoba, took place on August 2, 1987[i] with approximately 250 in attendance. This march was in response to the passing of Bill 47 – The Manitoba Human Rights Code[ii] a month earlier which included sexual orientation as a ground for protection from discrimination. The marches were organized by a group of volunteers who eventually incorporated the organization on April 24, 1994, as “Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc.”[iii]. On November 1, 2010, the organization changed to its current name “Pride Winnipeg Festival” to be more inclusive[iv].

Pride Parade

The Pride Parade typically begins after the Pride Rally and makes its way through downtown Winnipeg. The parade features a Grand Marshal, honorary Youth Marshal, and honorary Community Group Marshall, all of which are nominated by the community.

Marshal Types

The parades from 1987-2009 did not always have a parade marshal, however, from 2010-present (except for 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) the parade has had a Grand Marshal as well as another associated type of marshal. The marshal types are noted below:

  • Grand Marshal
  • Honourary Youth Marshal (introduced in 2013)
  • Honourary Community Group Marshal (introduced in 2013)
  • International Marshal (used during the Evolution themed year in 2016)
  • 30th Anniversary Marshal (used during the 30th Anniversary Pride Parade in 2017)

Parade Route

The Parade has always taken place in the vicinity of Downtown. The first parade originally started at Vimy Ridge Park and ended at Memorial Park (via Broadway), making a 1.4 km route[v][vi].

In the early 1990s the starting and ending point changed to Memorial Park. The parade routes where as follows:

  • 1991: From Memorial Park, west down Broadway to Sherbrook, east down Portage and then back to Memorial Park via Portage[vii]
  • 1993: From Memorial Park, East on Broadway to Main Street, North on Main to Portage, West on Portage to Memorial, South on Memorial back to Memorial Park[viii]

A new route was established for the 2010 parade. Starting at the Manitoba Legislative Building and going straight down Broadway Boulevard to The Forks. The organizers said that the new route was chosen for the following reasons[ix]:

  • There was a Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball game happening in the area at roughly the same time, causing potential traffic problems.
  • The Pride committee wanted to eliminate as many turns as possible in the parade route.
  • The new route would force all spectators to gather along one street, thus making it look like the parade has more support.
  • A shorter parade route meant everyone will arrive at the festival sooner and see musical acts like pop diva Deborah Cox.

The new route was met with disappointment from the community as the previous route was longer and went through Winnipeg’s famous interaction of Main and Portage.

Another new route was introduced with the 2012 parade. The change was to address complaints from the previous route as well as issues faced with crossing Main Street as closing this major route was causing too much disturbance for traffic and with the introduction of the new transit corridors the City requested that the organizers find a new route that does cross over Main Street[x]. The new route started at the Manitoba Legislative Building, went down Memorial Boulevard to York Street, to Gary Avenue, to Broadway Boulevard and ended back at the Manitoba Legislative Building[xi].

In 2017, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Pride Winnipeg Festival, the organizers changed the route to go through Portage and Main[xii]. The following year in 2018, the route changed from starting on Memorial Boulevard to going down to York Avenue, to Fort Street, to 25 Fort Street Parking Lot. The new route was met with disappointment and anger from the community given the previous years route along the major streets of Portage Avenue and Main Street. Community members felt the new route was a step back and was hiding the community away along the backstreets of Downtown Winnipeg[xiii]. The parade route would return to Portage Avenue the following year[xiv].

 

Year Route Reason Image
1991 From Memorial Park, west down Broadway to Sherbrook, east down Portage and then back to Memorial Park via Portage[xv]  
1993 From Memorial Park, East on Broadway to Main Street, North on Main to Portage, West on Portage to Memorial, South on Memorial back to Memorial Park[xvi] Unknown
2001 From the Legislative Grounds, north on Memorial Boulevard to Portage Avenue, to Main Street, to Broadway, back to the Legislative Grounds and the Festival[xvii] Unknown
2010 Starting at the Manitoba Legislative Building and going straight down Broadway Boulevard to The Forks[xviii] To accommodate the move of the festival from Memorial Park to The Forks.
2012 Starts at the Manitoba Legislative Building, going down Memorial Boulevard to York Street, to Gary Avenue, to Broadway Boulevard and ending back at the Manitoba Legislative Building[xix] To address issues with the previous route
2017 Starting on Memorial Boulevard to Portage Avenue, to Main Street, to Portage Avenue E. to Westbrook Street, to William Stephenson Way, to the William Stephenson Way Parking Lot To celebrate the 30th Anniversary the route returns to Portage and Main
2018 Starting on Memorial Boulevard to York Avenue, to Fort Street, to 25 Fort Street Parking Lot[xx] New route as the 2017 route was a special route for the 30th Anniversary. The new route is met with disappointment and anger from the community given the previous years route along the major streets of Portage Avenue and Main Street. Community members feel the new route is a step back and is hiding the community away along the backstreets of Downtown Winnipeg. The parade route would return to Portage Avenue the following year
2019 Starting on Memorial Boulevard to Portage Avenue, to Main Street, to William Stephenson Way, to the William Stephenson Way Parking Lot[xxi] To address the disappointment from the community on the previous years route

Parade Marshals

Below is a list of the Parade Marshals for the Pride Winnipeg Festival. The selection of the marshals is made by the Pride Winnipeg Festival Board of Directors from nominations submitted from the community.

Year Name Parade Title Description Picture
2002 Carole Pope[xxii] Honourary Grand Marshal Juno Award winning record artist and was one of the first openly lesbian entertainers to achieve mainstream fame

Carole Pope (Rob Cote, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2010 Glen Murray[xxiii] Grand Marshal Former Mayor of Winnipeg from 1998-2004 and was the first openly gay mayor of a large North American city
2011 David Pepper[xxiv] Grand Marshal Human rights activist and founder of the North Star Triangle Project and members of Winnipeg “Group of 5” which consists of local gay men sponsoring a gay man refugee from Iran

David Pepper (North Star Triangle Project)
2012 Richard North and Chris Vogel[xxv] Grand Marshal Community leaders and human rights activists and were the first gay couple to get married in a Canadian church in 1974

Chris Vogel left, and Richard North (Joe Bryksa, Winnipeg Free Press)
2013 Barb Burkowski[xxvi] Grand Marshal Former Chair of the Pride Winnipeg Festival

Barb Burkowski (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2013 Evan Wiens[xxvii] Youth Marshal Youth anti-bullying advocate

Evan Wiens (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2014 Hamed[xxviii] Grand Marshal A refugee originally from Iran that took safe haven in Canada

Hamed (Rollan Temporosa, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2014 Evan Maydaniuk[xxix] Youth Marshal Started one of the first Gay-Straight Alliances in a high school setting in Winnipeg

Evan Maydaniuk (Rollan Temporosa, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2014 Reaching Out Winnipeg[xxx] Community Group Marshal A program that helps people who face serious persecution and intense discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity come to resettle in Canada

Reaching Out Winnipeg (Rollan Temporosa, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2015 Shandi Strong[xxxi] Grand Marshal Community advocate and trans activist

Shandi Strong (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2015 Maree Rodriguez[xxxii] Youth Marshal Human rights and mental health advocate that organized a Pink T-shirt Day kickoff rally to advocate for anti-bullying awareness

Maree Rodriguez (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2015 The Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties[xxxiii] Community Group Marshal An organization that promotes, supports and celebrate human rights and civil liberties

The Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2016 Gayle Pruden (Dancing Bear)[xxxiv] Grand Marshal Jingle dress dancer, pipe carrier, sundancer, singer, and traditional indigenous teacher

Gayle Pruden (Dancing Bear) (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2016 Chelsea Hertzog[xxxv] Youth Marshal Equality advocate that advocated for a Gay, Straight Alliance for her high school

Chelsea Hertzog (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2016 The Imperial Sovereign Court of Winnipeg (SOMS)[xxxvi] Community Group Marshal The Winnipeg local chapter of the International Court System which raises money for charities throughout Manitoba

The Imperial Sovereign Court of Winnipeg (SOMS) (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2016 Gilbert Baker[xxxvii] International Marshal Creator of the rainbow flag

Gilbert Baker (Brad Mazur, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2017 Kelly Houle[xxxviii] Grand Marshal 18th International Two Spirit Princess and community leader

Kelly Houle (Réjean Brandt, Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2017 Mason Godwalt[xxxix] Youth Marshal Transgender youth and advocate

Mason Godwalt (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2017 Albert McLeod and Joel Sarbit[xl] 30th Anniversary Marshals Albert is a human rights activist and one of the originally marchers of the 1st pride parade in Winnipeg.

 

Joel is an active member of Winnipeg’s LGBT community and the founding member of the Happenings club and owner of Club 200 and one of the originally marchers of the 1st pride parade in Winnipeg.

Albert McLeod (Pride Winnipeg Festival)

Joel Sarbit (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2018 Brielle Beardy-Linklater[xli] Grand Marshal Advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+, indigenous, and poor/working class struggles and helped organize the first pride celebration in Thompson, MB

Brielle Beardy-Linklater (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2018 Janine Brown[xlii] Youth Marshal Spoken word poet who enjoyed writing about intersectional feminism, LGBTQIA* issues, and environmental sustainability

Janine Brown (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2019 Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo (Winnie Sunshine)[xliii] Grand Marshal Anishinaabe two-spirit person and a trans woman that is active in community-based HIV education and prevention

Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo (Winnie Sunshine) (Pride Winnipeg Festival)
2019 Janelle Campagne[xliv] Youth Marsal LGBTQ* activist and former President of the Collège Louis-Riel GSA group

Janelle Campagne (Pride Winnipeg Festival)

 

Themes

Starting in 1990s the festival has created an annual theme which is accomplished by unique theme artwork. The theme is utilized by organizers in the festival’s promotion materials, website, and annual Pride Guide. The theme is selected by the Board of Directors and often has some form of meaning or reflection on current issues facing the local community.

 

Year Theme Description Image
1991 Live with us, Love with us[xlv] Unknown
1993 nothing more EQUAL nothing less[xlvi] Unknown
2000 Pride Marches On[xlvii] Reflected on the achievements gained by the community and acknowledged on the continued struggle for equality and respect
2001 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2002 Pride of the Prairies[xlviii] Unknown
2003 All Together Possible[xlix] Illuminates some of the core reasons for Pride. Pride is about colourful and exuberant celebration. Pride is about change. Pride is about coming together as a community, showing our support for one another and honouring our achievements. We’ve come a long way and we have proved that achieving our goals is all together possible
2004 Building Bridges[l] Unknown
2005 I do…[li] Recognition of marriage equality and an expression for the commitment to our culture, history, families, and community
2006 There’s no place like home[lii] Heart-felt statement for the Winnipeg community to showcase how they are proud of themselves, proud of each other, proud of their community, and proud of Winnipeg
2007 Love, Love Be[liii] Unknown
2008 Stronger Together[liv] Unknown
2009 Grow with Us[lv] Unknown
2010 Proud to Be…[lvi] Reflection of the diversity in the City of Winnipeg within the GLBTT community
2011 Unity[lvii] Reflects recent events affecting LGBTTQ communities around the world, including the brutal arrest of Moscow Pride organizer Nikolai Alekseev, and a spate of tragic teenage suicides in the U.S. as a result of homophobia-related bullying
2012 Pride 25[lviii] Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Pride Winnipeg Festival
2013 equALL[lix] Equality for all
2014 Without Borders[lx] Issues facing members of the GSRD community globally
2015 Evolution[lxi] Evolution of human rights through education, with a primary focus on GSRD rights and freedoms
2016 Be Authentic[lxii] Encouraging people to be their true, authentic selves every day
2017 Resurgence: Taking Back Space[lxiii] The gap between privileged members of the GSRD community and those who continue to face discrimination and social exclusion
2018 My First Pride[lxiv] Celebrating peoples first Pride experience and for those attending Pride for the first time
2019 Pride in Colour[lxv] Oppression and marginalization experienced by people of colour within GSRD community
2020 No theme due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 No theme due to COVID-19 pandemic

 

Festival Site

The Pride Winnipeg Festival takes place in Downtown, Winnipeg. The original festival site was located at Memorial Park across the street from the Manitoba Legislative Building. In 2010, the festival was moved to The Forks to accommodate the festivals growth[lxvi]. Additionally, the new festival site would provide more visibility and opportunities for the event[lxvii].

The festival was expanded to two-days for the 2014 festival[lxviii].

The festival has a variety of amenities which includes:

  • Accessible & Substance Free Zone – Introduced in 2018[lxix].
  • Beer and Beverage Tent and Patio – Introduced with the move to The Forks in 2010[lxx].
  • Concessions – Two food villages were introduced in 2012[lxxi] and were later merged into a single food village in 2018[lxxii].
  • Health + Wellness Area (first aid and counselling) – First aid tent was introduced in 2012[lxxiii] and counselling was added in 2018[lxxiv].
  • Kids Area – Introduced with the move to The Forks in 2010[lxxv].
  • Pride Mart (business fair) – originally organized by Pride Winnipeg, the business fair coordination was transferred over to LAMBDA (Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce) in 2008[lxxvi].
  • Pride Merch & Info Tent – Merchandise tent was Introduced in 2012[lxxvii] and became the Pride Merch & Info Tent in 2017[lxxviii].
  • Rainbow Road (main path of the festival site) – Introduced as “Rainbow Road” in 2015[lxxix].
  • Stage and Entertainment – The festival has had free outdoor entertainment since its inception in 1987[lxxx].

Lineups

Year Date(s) Location Lineup
1987 August 2, 1987 Memorial Park Heather Bishop[lxxxi]
1988 EVENT NOT HELD
1989 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1990 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1991 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1992 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1993 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1994 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1995 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1996 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1997 June 22, 1997[lxxxii] Unknown Unknown
1998 Unknown Unknown Unknown
1999 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2000 June 18, 2000 Memorial Park Hosted by Roxanne Stone and Electra Storm with performances from Enber Swift, Madrigal, Dominique Reynolds, Richard Rupell, The Radical Cheerleaders, Süss, Taiko, and performers from the Snowy Owl Monarchist Society[lxxxiii]
2001 June 10, 2001 Memorial Park Unknown
2002 June 9, 2002 Memorial Park Carole Pope!, Al Rae, D.Rangers, RWB School’s Jazz Dance Troupe, Daisy Blue Groff (of Painting Daisies), Lindsay Jane, Will “The Queer Karaoke King” Gray, and outside the lines[lxxxiv]
2003 June 8, 2003 Memorial Park Hosted by Electra Storm with performances by Caravan Band, Rag Doll Blues, BJ Maggrah, The Snowy Owl Monarchist Society, The Rainbow Harmony Project, and Heather Bishop[lxxxv]
2004 June 13, 2004 Memorial Park Hosted by Roseanna Deerchild with performances by Dominique Reynolds, Snowy Owl Monarchists Society, folk-based vocalist Brandy Zdan with Dave Quanbury, a founding member of the group Tequila Mockingbird, singer/songwriter from Stonewall, Amy Storry, Vaudeville comedy duo Wigglin’ Marsupials, and Cree rock-guitarist Peter Bignell[lxxxvi]
2005 June 12, 2005 Memorial Park Unknown
2006 June 11, 2006 Memorial Park Hosted by Anita Stallion
2007 June 10, 2007 Memorial Park Julie Loyd (Chicago), Kelly & The Kelly Girls (Toronto), Arbra Hill (Winnipeg), The Great Plains (Winnipeg), The Space Girls[lxxxvii]
2008 June 8, 2008 Memorial Park The Wyrd Sisters, Sandra Benum, Wanda Wilson, Love Child, DJ Danno[lxxxviii]
2009 June 14, 2009 Memorial Park Kate Reid, Jeff Staker, Süss Trio, Welcome to Reykjavik[lxxxix]
2010 June 6, 2010 The Forks Deborah Cox (introduced by Tony Hailu and Barb Burkowski), Jeff Straker Band (introduced by Bob Rogers), waNda wilsoN (introduced by Marie-Line Lacerte), The Imperial Court of Winnipeg and All of Manitoba (introduced by Allen Morrison and Anita Stallion), Mathew McVarish and Tom Urie (introduced by Chrissy Troy and Ace Burpee), Nancy Rancourt (introduced by Shawna Dempsey), Shitting Glitter (introduced by Pictoria & Gloria)[xc]
2011 June 5, 2011 The Forks Martha Wash, Rae Spoon, Sons of York, Tyrell Witherspoon, Little Butterfly Drummers, TechPara, Lesbian Potluck, Womyn of Pride, Queens & Kings of Manitoba[xci]
2012 June 3, 2012 The Forks Anjulie, The Clicks, Jeffery Straker, Jerry Sereda, Womyn of Pride, DJ Hollywood Hype[xcii]
2013 June 2, 2013 The Forks Hosted by Richard Ryder and Kristin Marand with performances by Kristina Maria, Ultra Nate, Vita Chambers[xciii], Jerry Sereda, Take Flight Aerial and Acrobatic, DJ Hallmark, Womyn of Pride, DJ FLEUR, Ro Walker Mills, DJ Jonny Mexico, DJ PATELLI[xciv]
2014 May 31 & June 1, 2014 The Forks Hosted by Jordan Knight, Kristin Mirand, JD Francis, and Chantel Marostica with performances by Beverly McClellan, PRTY H3RO, Thea Austin, Luciana, Dave Wasyliw, Take Flight Aerial and Acrobatic, Ro Walker Mills, Take Me To The Pilot, Face to the Sky, Shandi, DJ Frankie Hollywood, DJ Roy, DJ FLEUR, DJ Hallmark, DJ PATELLI, DJ Sammi Sosa, DJ Danno[xcv]
2015 June 13 & 14, 2015 The Forks The Saturday festival entertainment was a joint event by the Pride Winnipeg Festival and the annual Coffee House community event.

 

The Sunday festival entertainment consisted of Tom Goss, Halfway to Hollywood, The Help Wanted, Martha My Dear, Those Guys, Womyn of Pride, Pride Mainstage Divas, We Won The War, Face to the Sky, DJ C8E, DJ Fleur, Cheron Sharelike, with host Adam Jennings[xcvi]
2016 June 4 & 5, 2016 The Forks The Noble Thiefs, Mise en Scene, Iskwé, SC Mira, The Revival[xcvii]
2017 June 3 & 4, 2017 The Forks Adeline Bird, William Prince, Lanikai, Pack A.D., The Hidden Cameras[xcviii]
2018 June 2 & 3, 2018 The Forks Hosted by Marti Cummings with performances by SATE, Mise en Scene[xcix]
2019 June 1 & 2, 2019 The Forks Hosted by Prairie Sky with performances by Kimmortal, Bambii, Apollo Suns, Super Duty Tough Work, Madame Diva[c]
2020 September 12 & 13, 2020 Virtual Fowler, David Grenon, Albert McLeod, Kelly Houle, Terry Gardner, Kilusan, Cjarlotte Nolin, Shawnee, Haus of Queen & Wolves, Snowy Owl Monarchist Society, French Class, MC Luv & Wanda G, Juvel, Sierra Noble, Jaywood, Vida Lamour, Lady Fortuna & Eva Nebula, Story Time With Picky & Glory, Jessee Havey & The Banana, Ate Slaytana, Pop Tart DJ Group, Sunshine Bunch[ci]
2021 September 3-12, 2021 Virtual Diaphanie, Sunshine Brunch, Mc Luv, SoulBear, Mitchell Makoons, Rey, Maison A La Heaux, Rayannah, Miss Shandi Bay & The Rainbow Tornadoes, Julius Eastman Redux, A La Mode, Jessee Havey and the Banana Band, Olivia Limehart Sky & Smokey Trixx Star, Madeleine Roger, The G.U.Y.s Collective, Haus of Queens & Wolves, Kilusan, Lucky Sharms, The Grey Jays, Chimwemwe Undi, Snowy Owl Monarchist Society, Victoria Redsun, Andrina Turenne[cii]

 

Flag Raising at City Hall

The first flag-raising ceremony for the Pride Winnipeg Festival took place on May 31, 2002, at Winnipeg’s City Hall[ciii]. This has become an annual event to kick off the annual festival. The flag is typically raised by either the Mayor of Winnipeg or a designated councillor and the leader of the Pride Winnipeg Festival.

Cabaret

The Cabaret event was first introduced in 1999[civ] as an alternative to the Pride Social which was viewed as a male-dominated event[cv]. The annual event would include a theme and a variety of entertainers. The last Cabaret was in 2006.

Year Venue Theme Description Image
1999 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2000 The Pyramid Cabaret The Moulin Rouge[cvi] Celebrating Winnipeg Pride with live entertainment! Pride 2000 is pleased to announce its second annual cabaret as part of the Sunday evening, post-Pride Parade revelry. This year’s cabaret will be modeled after the famous Parisian nightclub of the same name, the Moulin Rouge. The Moulin Rouge was a popular destination for those seeking night-time entertainment in Paris at the turn of the century. It was known especially for its bawdy, sexy and daring shows featuring their can-can dance troupe. Winnipeg’s own Moulin Rouge cabaret will present nine performances and we are thrilled to have performance artist Shawna Dempsey to serve as host again this year.

In no particular order, the entertainers are:

  • Brent Lott: Winnipeg dancer and choreographer
  • The lewd and lascivious Lesbianna Can-Can Dancers
  • The Rainbow Harmony Operetta Troupe
  • Debbie Patterson: Canada’s favourite topless accordion player
  • Madame Gen Tille (a.k.a. Carlos Las Vegas): a study in burlesque dance
  • Ember Swift: singer/songwriter from Toronto
  • “27-rue-de-fleurs”: a collaborative effort from Winnipeg filmmaker Erika Macpherson and performance artist Stephen Lawson
  • Kristjen Hayden: Winnipeg singer/songwriter and performer
  • Sugarbush: a Winnipeg grrrl band
2001 The Pyramid Cabaret A Night on the Orient Express[cvii] Unknown
2002 The Pyramid Cabaret Through The Looking Glass: Adults in Wonderland[cviii] Hosted by the sultry Shawna Dempsey
with performances by:·         outside the lines from Thunderbay·         Jennifer Howard·         Daisy Blue Groff from Edmonton·         Chicks with Dicks·         Kola Bundee: Celebrity Reporter from Down Under·         Carlos Las Vegas·         Michelle Boudreau from Edmonton·         and Electra StormDancing with DJ Loretta after the show until 1:00 a.m.
2003 The Empire Cabaret The Flames of New Orleans: A Masquerade[cix] Live entertainment! Hosted by Shawna Dempsey and dancing with DJ Loretta.
2004 The Empire Cabaret Shaharazad

– Tales of a

Bathhouse Queer

 Winnipeg Pride goes Bollywood! A thousand and one “Queer” tales were woven, setting the stage for this elaborate Arabian Night! Saris, sashes, jewels, and long eyelashes. Prizes for best costume to be won! Live entertainment and dancing with a frisky twist! Hosted by Clare Lawlor and dancing with DJ Lo.
2005 The Pyramid Cabaret An Evening of

Circus Masquerade

 Th is year’s cabaret will explore the dark side of the circus, bringing fantastic local acts together for an evening of entertainment. Celebrate your pride with a dive into the costume of your imaginings or come as you are to a whirlwind of the best of what Winnipeg has to offer. Hosted by Smallgirl and dancing with DJ Sarah Michaelson.

 

Produced by Genderplay Cabaret.
2006 The Pyramid Cabaret Inside the Emerald City[cx] The spectacular Emerald City will be brought to life in this fantastical evening of live music, performing artists, and other sensory delights. This year’s Cabaret is going back to its roots and breaking new ground along the way. Hosted by Süss with dancing after the show.

 

Dance Party

The Dance Party (also called the Social and Closing/Opening Party) was a themed evening social gathering with music and entertainment. For many years it was the finale event organized by the Pride Winnipeg Festival. The last Dance Party was in 2016.

Year Venue Theme Description Image
1991 West End Cultural Centre Unknown Entertainment and food was provided[cxi]
1992 Riddell Hall, University of Winnipeg A Pride Celebration Social[cxii] Event featured The Wyrd Sisters and noted Winnipeg Performers.
1993 Le Rendez-Vous The Pride Social ‘93[cxiii] Event featured The Wyrd Sisters & Heather Bishop.
2000 Le Rendez-Vous A Homo Ho-Down[cxiv] Hee-Haw and the Dukes of Hazzard were never like this, sweetheart…
2001 Le Rendez-Vous 2001: A Gay Odyssey[cxv] Unknown
2002 Le Rendez-Vous INFERNO[cxvi] Unknown
2003 Le Rendez-Vous SINERGY[cxvii] Unknown
2004 The Winnipeg Convention Centre

Hall A – Third Floor

 JACKHAMMER: Tearing

Down The Walls[cxviii]

 This years “sweaty body dance fest” will be like nothing Winnipeg’s Proud community has ever seen. Building on the successful Pride Socials of the past, we dance into the present. Our team of professionals from Toronto to Vancouver, from Winnipeg to Chicago and all points in between are weaving an unforgettable night.

 

This year we go bigger! We go louder! We go longer!

 

Even with the new massive venue – Hall A, on the 3rd floor of the Winnipeg Convention Centre – in the heart of the city, we expect this event to be the traditional sell out that is always is.
2005 The Winnipeg Convention Centre

Hall A – Third Floor

 PHAZ: Dance Party[cxix] THE DANCE PARTY MOVES TO SATURDAY NIGHT!

 

You’ve asked for it – and now you got it! The 2005 Dance Party has moved to the Saturday night. You can now party harder, party later, and party without any worry of having to work the next day. Just don’t forget to keep some of your energy for the rally and march on Pride Sunday.

 

This years “sweaty body dance fest” will once again be like nothing Winnipeg’s Proud community has ever seen. Building on the successful last year’s Jackhammer Dance Party, our team of professionals are weaving an unforgettable night.

 

Once again we go bigger! We go louder! We go longer!

 

Even with the new massive venue – Hall A, on the 3rd floor of the Winnipeg Convention Centre – in the heart of the city, we expect this event to be the traditional sell out that is always is.
2006 The Winnipeg Convention Centre

Hall B – Third Floor

 PHAZ DANCE PARTY “A FAIRY PHASE”[cxx] The 2006 Dance Party continues again on Saturday night. You can party harder, party later, and without any worry of having to work the next day. Just don’t forget to keep some of your energy for the rally and march on Pride Sunday.

 

This years “sweaty body dance fest” will once again be like nothing Winnipeg’s Proud community has ever seen. Building on previous successes, our team of professionals are weaving an unforgettable night.

 

We go bigger! We go louder! We go longer! Join over 1400 people celebrating their pride!

 

Even with the massive venue – Hall B, on the 3rd floor of the Winnipeg Convention Centre – in the heart of the city, we expect this years’ event to be the traditional sell out.
2007 The Marlborough Hotel Fushion Red Hot & Retro[cxxi] This year’s Pride festivities will end with a bang at the biggest, and hottest party of the year: “FUSION – Red Hot and Retro” to be held Sunday night (yes, Sunday is back by popular demand). Here we will fuse the best elements of our Pride parties over the last 20 years, with added edge as we move towards the future in our fabulous new multi-room venue – The Skyview Ballroom and The Marlborough Ballroom – on the top floor of the Marlborough Hotel in downtown Winnipeg.

 

There will be something for everyone this year, with two rooms each with a unique vibe, and at total of four of the city’s favourite DJs spinning the night away. Bounce freely from one room to the next to get the full experience.

 

DJ Danno & DJ Ryan G are spinning in the Red Hot Room and DJ Lori & DJ Ian are grooving in the Retro Room. Featuring the return of Tia Provici plus a performance by Carlos Las Vegas featuring Define Movement.

 

A block of hotel rooms are available at The Marlborough Hotel for $78.00 per night (Just mention “Pride” when booking). So after the big party is done, you can crash, party, whatever… without having to worry about cabs, designated drivers, or DUIs!
2008 The Marlborough Hotel Fusion: Sugar & Spice[cxxii] See Image
2009 Blush Ultraclub Fusion: The Garden of Eden[cxxiii] The BIGGEST party of the year returns. “FUSION: The Garden of Eden” wraps up the Pride Festival on Sunday, June 14th at the ultra-hip, ultra-posh Blush Ultraclub on Portage Avenue. Doors open at 8pm with grooves from DJ Wizzard, DJ Ryan G and DJ Hott Boxxx!

 

To provide you with some first class entertainment: Empress Breyanna Burlesque and super cute Davin Furtado, both with guests.
2010 The Marlborough Hotel Fusion: White & Wild[cxxiv]
This is the event everyone talks about.

 

Come out and be “White and Wild” at the Official Winnipeg Pride Dance Party on Sunday, June 6th at the Marlborough Hotel – 331 Smith Street

 

Wear your best white outfit and celebrate all the colours of the rainbow coming together in one spectacular evening of dance, music, food and drink.

 

Get ready to dance the night away with the wildest DJ line up on the Prairies spinning thehottest tunes in all kinds of styles. Spinning in two separaterooms will be:

  • DJ Ryan G (Winnipeg)
  • DJ Wizzard (Winnipeg)
  • DJ Hott Boxxx (Saskatoon)
  • DJ Showboy (Edmonton)
  • & Jess Caleb Sykes (U.K.)

 

With a special performance by R&B singing sensation

DEBORAH COX

 

Known for her hits Absolutely Not , Beautiful U R and Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here

 

WEAR WHITE: We are excited to see the “white party” themed outfits party-goers come up with to meet the dress code!
2011 Don Pedro’s / 6 Degrees Lounge The Beach[cxxv] Pride Winnipeg Festival is the Pride of the Prairies – the largest and BEST Pride celebrations between Toronto and Vancouver – and the THE BEACH is the only official dance party of Pride Winnipeg, and Winnipeg’s biggest and most exclusive dance party of the year!

 

At this location, the dance party WILL sell out – buy tickets early to avoid disappointment. On sale May 5 at Fame, Gio’s, Club 200 and online at ticketweb.ca.

 

Featuring the following DJs spinning in two rooms throughout the night:

  • DJ Alucard 
  • DJ Electric Kitten
  • DJ Dial-Up
  • DJ King Kobra

 

Doors open at 8 p.m., serving until 2 a.m., and dancing until 3 a.m.
2012 Whisky Dix Night Club Riding High in the Saddle[cxxvi] The Pride Winnipeg festival is the Pride of the Prairies – the largest and BEST Pride celebrations between Toronto and Vancouver – and the official dance party of Pride Winnipeg is the city’s biggest and most exclusive dance party of the year!

 

Featuring DJ Tec-G / DJ Electric Kitten / DJ Danthrax / DJ Patelli / DJ Alucard
2013 Metropolitan Entertainment Centre Pulp! Venture into the dark, gritty world of hot rhythmic fantasies, flashing desires and no inhibitions! Experience PULP!

 

PULP! It’s hidden in the sounds of sailors docked for shore leave. It’s the beckoning of the velvet-clad girls from across the martini bar. It’s the wink of the school teacher as she presses an apple to her soft red lips. It’s a glance from the beefcake neighbour removing his shirt on a hot summer’s day. It’s the touch of hands in the dark that pull you through the shadowed alleyways and into the arms of someone – anyone – who has passion surging through their veins.

 

Special Performances by: DJ Tatiana & DWV
2014 Metropolitan Entertainment Centre In Flight[cxxvii] See image

 

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In Flight – Pride Winnipeg 2014 Official Dance Party (EP)

 

IN FLIGHT – Pride Winnipeg 2014 Official Dance Party
2015 Metropolitan Entertainment Centre Glossy[cxxviii] The Official Closing Party caters to the LGBTTQ* community in Winnipeg and aims to be an inclusive event without labels or pretensions. The Closing Party includes two events; Cocktails at The MET, and the Dance Party. Everyone is welcome to dance the night away as another successful Pride Winnipeg Festival comes to a close. This event is Pride Winnipeg’s major fundraiser, which supports our year round volunteer efforts to bring the community together for the 10-day community festival and  2-day Festival at The Forks.

 

Cocktails at the Met

The Closing Party begins with Cocktails at The MET, on the rooftop patio* featuring drinks, hors d’oeurves, and DJ beats in a more social and relaxed environment. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, make some new ones and enjoy a couple drinks before heading inside to begin a night of sensational partying and dancing.

 

Dance Party

The Dance Party is one of Winnipeg’s hottest LGBTTQ* events! Everyone is welcome to dance the night away as exclusive entertainment electrifies your senses. Past performers have included DJ Tatiana (Madrid), Mimi Imfurst, DJ Guy Schieman (Tel Aviv), and DWV.
2016 441 Main Alice in Prideland[cxxix] See image

 

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Alice in Pride Land – 2016 Opening Party Commercial

 

Vigil

The Vigil was introduced in 2014[cxxx] as an event to remember those in the community that have passed away or were subject to hurt and violence. The event is held the first Sunday of the 10-day festival in the evening at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

Trans March

The Winnipeg Trans March was founded in 2017[cxxxi] and takes place on the last Saturday of the Pride Winnipeg Festival. A rally is typically held on the steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building with speeches from trans activists and guest speakers. Following the rally, the participants march down Broadway to The Forks where the Festival at the Forks is held. To coincide with the Trans March the entertainment for the Festival at the Forks on the Saturday typically showcases local trans musicians and talent. In 2018, the Trans March theme was “Visibility”[cxxxii] noting that “Trans visibility matters! YOU matter! Be part of it!”.

The first two Trans Marches were part of Pride Winnipeg’s signature programming. In 2019 the Trans March became a separate entity from the Pride Winnipeg Festival.

Attendance

The earliest records for attendance were 1,500[cxxxiii] for the 1999 Pride Winnipeg Festival. This grew to 3,000[cxxxiv] for the 2002 festival (with 10,000 attending the fill 10-day celebration. In 2007, the attendance grew to 5,000[cxxxv]. The first reported attendance number in the 10,000s was in 2011 with 15,000[cxxxvi] in attendance reported. This grew to 20,000[cxxxvii] for the 25th Anniversary celebrations in 2012. Another large increase was reported in 2014 with approximately 35,000 in attendance[cxxxviii] and a slight increase in 2015 with 38,000[cxxxix]. After 2016, the organization no longer gave exact numbers and instead reported that the festival was attended by tens of thousands[cxl].

Proclamations/Awards/Accolades

In 1989, then current Mayor of Winnipeg William Norrie refused to sign the proclamation for Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Pride Week. This resulted in a complaint filed under the Human Rights Code of Manitoba by Don Campbell[cxli]. Mayor Norrie continued to refuse to sign the Pride Week proclamation for the remainder of his time as Mayor and in 1992 the Gays for Equality awarded him the Twinkie Award[cxlii]. Susan Thompson, William Norrie’s successor as Mayor continued the policy of refusing to sign the Pride Week proclamation[cxliii].

On June 9, 2002, the Manitoba Government proclaimed Gay Pride at the 2002 Pride Winnipeg Festival Rally for the first time in the festival’s history[cxliv].

On July 16, 2012, Sam Katz, the current Mayor of Winnipeg, presented then Chair of the Pride Winnipeg Festival Barb Burkowski with a Certificate of Appreciate to recognize all her years of dedicated service to the Pride Winnipeg Festival[cxlv].

On December 4, 2014, the Pride Winnipeg Festival received a Manitoba Human Rights Commitment Award from The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission for its ongoing commitment to affirm the lives of GSRD people and their allies, supporters, friends, and family by generating and participating in events that celebrate the history, culture, spirit, and pride of the community[cxlvi].

In 2015, the Pride Winnipeg Festival received the Community Leader – Organization award from the Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce[cxlvii].

Pride Guide

The Pride Guide for the Pride Winnipeg Festival was released for the 2004 festival[cxlviii] and ran until 2019 at which point the organization switched to a mobile app[cxlix].

Anniversary Celebrations

Anniversary Year Celebrated Special Anniversary Programming/Notes
5th Anniversary Unknown Unknown
10th Anniversary 1996 A month of events to celebrate the growth of pride in Winnipeg[cl].
15th Anniversary Unknown Unknown
20th Anniversary 2006 The 20th Anniversary theme was “There’s No Place Like Home” [cli].

 

The 2006 Pride Guide contained many messages of congratulations for the organizations 20th Anniversary[clii].
25th Anniversary 2012 A special 25th Anniversary logo was created[cliii].

 

A community event was held for anyone who marched in the first Pride Winnipeg march (1987)[cliv].

 

The 2012 Pride Guide contained many messages of congratulations for the organizations 25th Anniversary[clv].

 

The Manitoba Legislative Building was lit up in rainbow colours and the “Pride 25” theme logo[clvi].
30th Anniversary 2017 A special 30th Anniversary logo was created.

 

The organization used the 30th Anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the issues of exclusion faced by marginalized members of the GSRD community in Winnipeg and the efforts being taken to increase the safety, accessibility, diversity, and inclusiveness of the organization’s activities[clvii].

 

The 2017 Pride Guide contained many messages of congratulations for the organizations 30th Anniversary[clviii].

 

A 30th Anniversary Marshal category was created, and Albert McLeod and Joel Sarbit were selected as the marshals[clix].

 

The parade route was changed to go down Portage Avenue and through Portage & Main, Winnipeg’s most important intersection[clx].

 

Social Media Debuts

The first social media site that Pride Winnipeg joined was Facebook on February 7, 2009[clxi]. Pride Winnipeg’s Facebook presence started as a Facebook Group to provide news and information on the planning of the festival. The Facebook Group was closed on January 15, 2010, in favour of their Facebook Page which was created on October 28, 2009[clxii]. After Facebook, Pride Winnipeg joined Twitter in January 2010[clxiii] and Instagram on November 7, 2012[clxiv].

Pride Winnipeg joined YouTube on October 28, 2012[clxv] and had a short running YouTube series called Out + About. Their YouTube channel was also used to host their virtual events in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Logo

On April 18, 2000, the Winnipeg PRIDE Committee officially adopted the “Fireworks PRIDE” symbol as the official logo of Winnipeg PRIDE[clxvi]. In 2002 the tagline “Pride of the Prairies” was added to reflect that year’s theme which became the official tagline of the organization. On February 10, 2010, the Winnipeg Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee approved to refresh the original 2000 Pride logo[clxvii]. On November 3, 2011, Pride Winnipeg unveiled a new logo as part of the launch event for the 25th anniversary festival[clxviii].  After 2012, the “25” was dropped and this formed the new primary logo. The logo was changed for the 30th anniversary festival in 2017, dropping the “Pride of the Prairies” tagline (which remained permanently off future versions of the logo) with a banner reading “30 Years of Pride”. A new logo was developed in 2020 for the 2020 Fierté Canada Pride Festival, which was postponed till 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 the organization added a circle containing the progressive flag colours around the logo.

April 18, 2000   

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2002

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February 10, 2010

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November 3, 2011

[clxxii]
2013

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2017

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2020

[clxxv]
2021

[clxxvi]

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