COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening in Lethbridge and surrounding areas!
We always want to amplify queer events, workshops, and ways for our community to connect in Lethbridge and surrounding areas.
Have a community event that you want to share on our calendar?
Fort Macleod Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park is just around the corner!
Join us for Pride in the Park at Centennial Park on Saturday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Flag Raising
Powerful Speakers
Musical Guests
Performers
Local Vendors
Let’s come together to celebrate, uplift, and make space for joy, resistance, and community. We need your support now more than ever, see you there!
Drag Out the Love: Prom for All
DRAG OUT THE LOVE: PROM FOR ALL
We may not have the Empress Theatre this year (renovations ), but that won’t rain on our parade.
On August 23rd, we’re taking over the Community Hall and throwing the queer prom we all deserve!
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Community Hall
Drag Icons
Dancing
Prom looks
Queer joy
Show up in the prom look you always wanted! Come for the show. Serve a look. Dance proud. Love out loud.
Pride Dance
Lethbridge Pride Fest and the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association are proud to present the 17th Annual Pride Dance!
After celebrating Pride in Galt Gardens with the Pride Parade and Pride In The Park, join us in the evening at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association for the Pride Dance featuring the musical styling of local artist DJ Mac Baker, as well as drag performances by Beauty Quinn and Dayna Hart,
AND FROM CANADA’S DRAG RACE SEASON 5…
JAYLENE TYME
Note:
This is an 18+ event (bring valid ID).
Drink responsibly and plan ahead for getting home safely.
This venue has accessible entrances and washrooms.
Tickets can be purchased online on Showpass or at the door: https://www.showpass.com/lethbridge-pride-dance-3/
Pride is a Riot - Roller Derby Game
There are several games. First whistles are at:
1:00 -Level 1/2 (These are our beginner kids. Minimal contact. Usually children and preteens)
3:00 - Level 3 (These are our full contact teenagers playing. We have some kids from Team Canada Juniors who are playing. These kids will compete in the world cup in Australia this summer.)
5:00 - Adult Team (We have adults all different levels of play)
Free Event, donations accepted. Come on down, we'd love to have you!
Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild just celebrated its 15th year anniversary having been founded in 2010. Since then we have prioritized ourselves in creating an inclusive and safe environment for kids and adults. Derby has been a great place to create your own identity as you choose your name and you choose your number. We'd love to share our derby love with anyone who is curious about our sport and what we do. Come on out and cheer on our Windy City Wipeouts Junior Team and the Deathbridge City Rollers adult team as we take on Medicine Hat's "Gas City" teams!
Pride in the Park
Presented by TD Bank, we are proud to bring you the 17th Annual Pride In The Park Celebration!
Featuring food vendors, a vendor marketplace, activities for all ages, beer gardens sponsored by Catwalk Salon ^ Spa, and on the main stage of Galt Gardens, prepare to be entertained ALL-DAY LONG by a talented cast of folks! Featuring:
Karla Marx
DJ Rabbyt
Lava Cake
Tea for Trio
Brandi Jayne
Dayna Hart
Astrology Girl
Tam + Jam
Dana Demento
Dunkin’ Pleasure
Francheska Dynamites
Shane On You
And from Canada’s Drag Race Season 5, Jaylene Tyme!
AND MORE!
Pride Parade
It wouldn’t be Pride without a Pride Parade?! Lethbridge Pride Fest is proud to kick off Pride with our 17th Annual Pride Parade!
The parade will begin at 11:00am and will head north on Stafford Drive S, taking a left on 3 Ave S, and a final right turn onto 5th St S to finish the parade and begin our day-log celebrations in Galt Gardens!
For those watching the parade, please make sure you are stationed on the side walk to keep yourself and others safe.
Want to participate in the parade? Follow the link below and fill out an application for your business/group to be added to the parade! But don’t wait! We need your application in by: June 13, 2025!
Roller Disco
Roller skates and inlines welcome! Bring your own or borrow ours!
DOOR ADMISSION (CASH ONLY):
$10 Ages 12 and up
$5 Ages 6-11
Ages 5 and under free with paid adult guardian
Signed waiver is required: https://app.waiversign.com/e/61d4c1869fc05e0019ee8935/doc/61d4c4ee9fc05e0019ee9269?event=none
Cash only concession available.
Skate loans are FREE! Click here to view the inventory and reserve your skates.
https://rollerskatelethbridge.ca/product-category/roller-disco/. Limited sizes available. If you have wide feet, it’s recommended you order one size up and bring extra socks. Drop-in skate loan is also available, courtesy of Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild.
A look into The University of Winnipeg Two-Spirit Archives
In partnership with Lethbridge Pride - please join us for an engaging exploration of the UWinnipeg Two-Spirit Archives, a unique collection preserving the stories and history of the Two-Spirit community. | in-person at the Galt Museum, as well as a Zoom link shared to attend virtually | all ages | registration not required | no cost to attend | light refreshments provided
We are honored to have Brett Lougheed UWinnipeg Archivist offer a virtual presentation that will delve into the origins of the archives, the types of materials donated, how items are sourced, and the documentation and narratives that shape this invaluable resource. Joined by Connie Merasty (a donor to the Two-Spirit Archives and a long-serving member of the Two Spirit Archives Advisory Council) and Indigenous Engagement Librarian Danielle-Marie Bitz to share their perspectives on the archives' affective impact.
Hosted by the incomparable Marshall Vielle—artist, director, podcaster, drag diva, and Niitsitapi Two-Spirit icon—this event promises to be both informative and inspiring. Marshall will facilitate a lively in person and virtual Q&A session following the presentation, ensuring an interactive and engaging experience for all.
Let’s conclude the event in good company with refreshments and cake, celebrating connection and shared stories.
Lethbridge Queer Historical Walking Tour
Join Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of queer site history as you walk! Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk approx. 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum main north entrance.
everyone welcome | registration required | free to attend
Pride Film Festival: Drive Back Home
Escape the weekday grind with a free movie night, complete with popcorn! All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Films will be shown with closed captions.
Drive Back Home (2024, 100min, 14A)
In 1970, a gruff New Brunswick plumber travels to Toronto to bail out his estranged gay brother jailed for public indecency. Reluctantly driving home together per their mother's wish, their tense reunion tests their sibling bond.
University of Lethbridge Pride Flag Raising
https://www.ulethbridge.ca/accessibility-belonging-community/pride
Wigs and Waffles - Queer Joy Edition
After selling out our first 15 brunches the dream team is ready for round 16! We can't wait to see you all again and we're excited to present a gag worthy lineup to celebrate Pride month!
LEMF, Freddie, Theatre Outre and The Owl Present - Wigs and Waffles - Queer Joy Edition
Featuring:
- Batty Banks (Vancouver)
- Lilith Fair
- Dayna Hart
- Sophie Wright
- Dick Goblin
- Molly Mormon
Doors at 12:00 PM. First come, first serve table seating.
Limited Capacity Event - A portion of profits will be donated to Theatre Outre to help them continue in offering their unique programming and voice to the Lethbridge arts community.
Climb with Pride
Lethbridge Pride Fest and Coulee Climbing present Climb with Pride!
We want to gather the queer ones to climb together, and why not make it an excuse to look cute and get dolled up.
Hosted/coached by @Guts.Armstrong , this climbing session is open to all skill levels. The point is to have fun, try something new, and spend time with the queer folk that frequent the climbing gym.
*Full glam = whatever makes you feel cute and confident or an excuse to put on a mustache and lashes.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1294168192718797&set=a.736569468478675
The Comedy Misfits Stand-up Tour
https://www.jumpcomedy.com/e/comedy-misfits-lethbridge
Pride Film Festival: Bulletproof: A Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot
Escape the weekday grind with a free movie night, complete with popcorn! All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Films will be shown with closed captions.
Bulletproof: A Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot (2024, 105 min, PG)
From harmful stereotypes to groundbreaking portrayals, this film examines how onscreen narratives have shaped real-world perceptions and sparked societal change.
Lethbridge Queer Historical Walking Tour
Join Tess McNaughton as they take you around historic downtown Lethbridge providing you with a new understanding of queer site history as you walk! Listen to stories of the people, places, and experiences that have provided a foundation for the queerness that exists in Lethbridge today. Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended. No washrooms are accessible on the tour. Be prepared to walk approx. 1 km at a slow pace. Meet at the Galt Museum main north entrance.
everyone welcome | registration required | free to attend
https://www.galtmuseum.com/events/queer-historical-walking-tour-june2025-7wdyd
Get Juicy 8 with Utica
LEMF Events, Theatre Outre, and The Owl are so proud to bring Utica from Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 13 to Lethbridge for the first time! Utica Queen is a whimsical force of nature who redefines drag with her avant-garde fashion and eccentric charm. Hailing from Utica, Minnesota, this RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 standout is celebrated for her jaw-dropping runway creations and bold, artistic vision. Known for blending high-fashion elegance with theatrical camp, Utica’s unforgettable looks and performances have cemented her as one of the show’s most innovative queens.In addition to captivating audiences, Utica is a sought-after designer, crafting stunning looks for contestants and judges across multiple RuPaul’s Drag Race franchises. With her quirky humor, unique style, and fearless self-expression, Utica Queen proves that authenticity and artistry are the ultimate superpowers.
Alongside a fabulous cast with with - Lilith Fair - Francheska Dynamites - Dick Goblin - Sophie Wright - Dana Demento - Circus performance from - Master Gerrardo Dancefloor by - Rabbyt
Queer 101
Join us on June 14 at 1:00pm in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Branch for Queer 101. Learn basic inclusive terminology and understand the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Presented in partnership with Lethbridge Pride Fest Society and OUTreach Southern Alberta.
https://www.lethlib.ca/events/queer-101?id=1749927600-488755
Lethbridge Block Party
Lethbridge Block Party is a celebration of the amazing talent we hold in this city. This all-ages event has something for everyone. The one day event will host some of Southern Alberta's tastiest food trucks, you can shop from over 50 small businesses in our marketplace (but don't forget to pop into your favourite brick and mortars) or visit our kids and community zone to learn about all the good things Lethbridge is doing or offering while mixing in a visit with a petting zoo or getting your face painted, then join us in the beer gardens for a local brew complete with live music from some local Lethbridge talent. This free event goes 12-10pm in Festival Square and the surrounding streets of Downtown Lethbridge! See you there, party people.
Lethbridge Pride Fest will be hosting an hour segment between 2:30 and 3:30pm, featuring drag performances from Brandi Jayne and Beauty Quinn.
Re:Fashion
Join guest artists Tyler Alexander and Grace Wirzba to make, mend, and alter your clothes for Pride using embroidery, patches, paint, and more. Visitors of all ages are invited to join us for this fun evening of fashion.
Supplies will be provided for this free drop-in workshop to make patches and other small sewn items. Visitors are welcome to bring their own clothing to alter. Refreshments will be provided. This event is presented in partnership with the Lethbridge Pride Festival Society.
https://www.saag.ca/events/pride-refashion-workshop-with-tyler-alexander-and-grace-wirzba
Pride Film Festival: Pride Vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Escape the weekday grind with a free movie night, complete with popcorn! All ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Films will be shown with closed captions.
Pride Vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story (2024, 80 min, not rated)
Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist. In challenging his firing for being gay, he set in motion a chain of events that impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people - not just in Alberta and in Canada, but around the globe.
Pride Game Night
Join Lethbridge Pride Fest + Round Table Board Gamerie for a chill evening of fun games, tasty food, and excellent company!
June 9, 2025 from 6-9pm—admission is free!
Reading With Royalty
Join us in welcoming our reading royalty!
Enjoy a half hour of stories, songs, and fun for the whole family.
Presented in partnership with Lethbridge Pride Fest.
https://lethlib.ca/events/reading-with-royalty2?id=1749411000-492183
Pride Month Bike Rave
Bikes+Lights+Pride = Bike Rave
Dress theme is Neon Dream
Deck out your ride in lights! After Party/Dance at Theoretically ft. Marty Funkhauser Mac Baker Rabbyt
This is a by donation event in support of LEMF Reunion 8/16
All riding levels welcome! Let's ride together, stay safe and have fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/pride-month-bike-rave-and-danc/650025541185285/
Reading With Royalty
Join us in welcoming our reading royalty!
Enjoy a half hour of stories, songs, and fun for the whole family.
Presented in partnership with Lethbridge Pride Fest.
https://lethlib.ca/events/reading-with-royalty?id=1749324600-492169