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Pride Week Thanks & Feedback
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us
and loved 2025 Pride Week, reinforcing the incredible strength and unity of our community.
Your presence and joyful participation are what make this week so profoundly meaningful for us all.
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To help us make our future Pride Week even better and more inclusive, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your feedback on what you loved, any suggestions for improvement, and how we can continue to foster a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone in our community.
The Importance of Pride
Pride Week is far more than just a celebration—it is a vital and unwavering
stand against the emboldened hate and discrimination we are seeing locally
and globally today. We are seeing intolerance and exclusion becoming increasingly visible, and Pride Week provides an essential platform for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to be seen, heard, and celebrated. It is a powerful opportunity for individuals to come together, find strength in each other, and share their stories in an environment rooted in acceptance, respect, solidarity, and safety.
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This week-long celebration allows individuals, especially those who continue to face rejection or discrimination in their homes, workplaces, and communities, to experience the freedom of being unapologetically themselves. It is a proud declaration that love, diversity, and human dignity are forces that cannot be silenced or erased.
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In addition to being a rallying cry for equality, Pride Week serves as an educational opportunity to challenge harmful stereotypes, reduce stigma, and foster a deeper understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities. The week’s events—ranging from senior socials and to dynamic performances—highlight the richness of 2SLGBTQIA+ culture and the immense contributions the community has made to our society. This celebration not only honors progress, but reminds us of the ongoing work needed to build a more inclusive world for all.
Overview of Pride in Nova Scotia, and Why Lunenburg County Pride Celebrates in July
Pride in Nova Scotia has a rich and transformative history. The first March for Gay Rights in the province took place in July 1988 when a small group of activists in Halifax organized got together and called for equity. At that time, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community lacked the legal protections we are fortunate to have today. Many marched with their faces covered by paper bags, due to the threats of discrimination, violence, and legal repercussions.
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Since then, Pride in Nova Scotia has blossomed into an essential annual celebration—one that honors the strength, resilience, and progress of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This year marks the third Pride Parade in Lunenburg County, continuing the tradition of advocating for equal rights and celebrating the diverse communities that call Nova Scotia home.
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While much progress has been made, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community still faces significant challenges. Pride Week remains as crucial as ever. By celebrating Pride in July, we not only honor the trailblazers of the 1988 march—some of whom are part of our community today—but also those who continue to advocate for equity and a more inclusive future.
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Lunenburg County Pride will always celebrate the second week of July.