Truro Pride

Free Skate and Free Swim at the RECC
2023-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | The RECC, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS, B2N 0G6, Canada
Bring the whole family to a free Pride Week community skate and swim on Sunday June 25th from 12-3PM at the RECC Centre!
Free Skate – 12:00pm-2:00pm
Free Swim – 1:00pm-3:00pm

Drag Brunch Extravaganza
2023-06-25 10:30 - 13:30 | NS
Join us for the Drag Brunch Extravaganza on Sunday, June 25th at 10:30 AM, tickets start at $45 plus tax & fees . Get ready for a morning filled with glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping performances that will leave you begging for more!
Prepare to be mesmerized by the incredible talents of Nikitene, Brooke Rivers, and Trinity Foxx as they take the stage by storm. These fierce and talented drag queens will captivate you with their larger-than-life personalities, breathtaking costumes, and show-stopping dance moves.
This dazzling event is strictly for those aged 19 and above. So grab your friends, put on your most fabulous outfit, and make sure to bring your ID, because you won’t want to miss a single moment of this unforgettable experience.
Tickets for this glitter-filled extravaganza are available for $45 each, or $450 for a table ( Tax to be calculated at checkout ). Tickets are also availble at the Downtown Truro Partnerships office at 670 Prince Street ( Cash Only for in person purchases ). Guaranteeing you a seat to the wildest brunch in town. Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks while immersing yourself in a world where fabulousness knows no bounds.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truro-pride-society-drag-brunch-extravaganza-tickets-652733281817

Pride Parade & Fun Day
2023-06-24 12:00 - 16:00 | NS
Join us for live entertainment and opening ceremonies in Civic Square at 12:00pm, with the Pride Parade beginning at 1:00pm, followed by exciting performances from Kamilah Apong, OK Naledi, DJ Ambie N’ Sound, and Lumen Baines! Food Trucks and Vendors will be present on-site.

Vigil
2023-06-23 20:00 - 21:00 | NS
Join us on the evening of June 23rd at 8:00pm in Civic Square for a time of recognition and reflection on those most impacted by violence within our communities. We will honour and commemorate community members whose lives have been taken by racism, trans-phobic and queer-phobic hate.

Flag Raisings
2023-06-23 | NS
Join us in raising the Progress Flag at various locations across the County on Friday, June 23rd!
Cobequid Educational Centre – 8:30am
Town of Truro Town Hall – 11:00am
Truro Police Station – 11:30am
Dalhousie Agricultural College – 12:00pm
Nova Scotia Community College – 1:00pm
Stewiacke (Dennis Park) – 2:00pm

Pride Speaker Series - Week 5
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:30 | NS
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7
Note: In-person workshops are planning to be held at The Lotus Centre in Truro. However, the location may be changed to another local venue if need arises. If this is the case, we will keep registrants updated.
Questions? Contact the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre at 902-897-4366 or info@colchestersac.ca

The Pride Speaker Series offers weekly psychoeducational workshops during Truro Pride Month in June 2022. These workshops are intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies and cover a variety of wellness topics including consent and boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, providing gender-affirmative support, and self-compassion.
These workshops are provided by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre in partnership with The Lotus Centre. This series is funded by the United Way of Colchester County and supported by the Truro Pride Society.

Thursday, June 30, 6:00 PM – IN-PERSON (Truro) – Self-Compassion 101: How to Start a Queer Mindfulness Practice – Learn about how to start and maintain a daily queer-affirmative mindfulness practice to help you connect with yourself, others, and the larger universe.
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7

Pride Week Free Community Swim @ The RECC
2022-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | The RECC, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS, B2N 0G6, Canada
Wednesday, June 29th, from 12-2pm, there will be a free community swim at The RECC

Perfecting Pronouns @ Truro Library
2022-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, NS, B2N 1G9, Canada
Perfecting Pronouns: Building Inclusive Language for Everyday Interaction
Join Isaac & Cyn, Inclusion Leaders at Simply Good Form and Hosts of the Hey Cis! podcast for a one-hour “lunch and learn” to explore the history and importance of pronouns and what you can do every day to build inclusive communication.
All registrants will also be entered to win a Pink Balloon pride pack, featuring a hard-cover copy of the Pink Balloon, stickers, and a trans pride butterfly pin!
How to Participate
To register, please email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca or call 902-895-4183.

Pride Week BBQ @ the RECC
2022-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The RECC, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS, B2N 0G6, Canada
Tuesday, June 28th, The RECC will host a BBQ free to the community. Limited to first come first serve. 11 am-2pm with the help of Vintage Stove and donations from Superstore. Donations will be optional and collected for Truro Pride Society.

Creating Safe Spaces For All Lunch and Learn
2022-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | NS
The Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Ally: How and Truro Pride is hosting: Creating Safe Spaces For All, an informative lunch & learn discussion on the important topic of quality of service. Our panelists will be sharing their experiences with customer service across the province. Peter Hradisky, Associate, Tourism & Accreditation Programs – Atlantic Canada for the Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce will do a presentation on a new program coming to our business community called Rainbow Registered Accreditation.

June 27th – 12pm
Truro Fire Hall
No Cost

To register, visit https://www.trurocolchesterchamber.com/ , email ec@tcchamber.ca or call (902) 895-6328

Sponsored by CIBC

All Bodies Swim @ Scotia Pool
2022-06-26 19:15 - 20:15 | Scotia Pool, 80 Research Dr, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, B6L 2R2, Canada
In honour of Pride Week, Scotia Pool will be hosting an All Bodies Swim on June 26th from 715-815. Everyone welcome. Gender neutral change areas. Swimwear required (includes bathing suits or shorts/t-shirts except no denim).
Adults $10
Students/Seniors $9

Pride Week Free Community Skate @ The RECC
2022-06-26 15:00 - 16:20 | The RECC, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS, B2N 0G6, Canada
Sunday, June 26th, there will be a free community skate from 3pm-4:20pm at The RECC

Queer Prom @ Truro Brewing Company
2022-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Truro Brewing Company, 53 Inglis Pl, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 4B5, Canada
A post-parade event at Truro Brewing Company! A happy-go-lucky fun-time dance party at the taproom on 53 Inglis Pl to celebrate the diversity of queerness within our community. Music, Dancing (Or sitting), light snacks, and of course safe place vibes. 6PM-9PM

Note: No cover charge & all ages will be welcome. As will be serving our beer we will be actively ID-ing individuals that wish to join us and placing the traditional ‘X’ on the hand of anyone under the age of 19.

Drag Queen Story Time @ Truro Library
2022-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Truro Library, 754 Prince St, Truro, NS, B2N 1G9, Canada
Please join the Truro Library in celebrating Pride Month with stories read by Rouge Fatale. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. It will be the most fun storytime EVER! All ages are welcome. This event is drop-in

Truro Pride Week Specials @ Local Businesses
2022-06-25 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 | NS
The Truro Pride Society is fortunate to have the support of local businesses who donate proceeds of certain sales during Pride week and beyond.
Truro Pride Week Specials:
Aroma Maya: Pride Long John
The Blunt Bartender: All week- Born This Way Martini; Saturday (25th)- Love is Love Pancakes
My Home Apparel- Truro Pride T-Shirts
Truro Brewing Company- Pride Brew

Love Is Love Pancake Feature @ The Blunt Bartender
2022-06-25 | The Blunt Bartender, 563 Prince St, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 3J8, Canada
On Saturday, June 25th, The Blunt Bartender will be celebrating Truro Pride Week with the Love is Love Pancake Feature for $14 with $2 from each feature sold going to the Truro Pride Society! Come get your pre- or post-Parade pancakes!

Pride Parade and Fun Day 2022
2022-06-25 | NS
The Truro Pride Parade is back!! After a hiatus from hosting community events due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are excited to celebrate this year’s 2022 Pride Parade! Pride is in us all and finally coming together to express it will be a memorable experience in 2022. Want to register your business or organization for a spot in the Parade? Register here
The parade will begin at 2PM at the Colchester Legion Stadium and end at Civic Square.
There will be a Fun Day taking place at Civic Square from 1-5PM the day of the parade. Entertainment will be provided! If you want to register as a vendor at the Fun Day, you can register here

Pride Flag Raisings
2022-06-24 11:00 - 14:30 | NS
We are kicking off Pride Week 2022 with flag raisings across the County! All are welcome to attend.
Schedule of flag raisings
Town of Truro (Town Hall): 11:00 AM
Truro Police (Police Station): 11:30 AM
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus: 12:00 PM
NSCC Truro: 1:00 PM
Town of Stewiacke (Dennis Park): 2:00PM

Pride Week 2022
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-30 | NS
We are excited to get back to celebrating Pride in person in 2022, as well as continuing with accessible virtual events that allow everyone to join in. Stay tuned for the full events listing that will become available closer to Pride Week. Want to take part? Volunteer your time, participate in our planning committee, be an in-kind sponsor, or register your own activity in support of the Truro Pride Society?
Get Involved

Try Tennis @ Truro Tennis Club
2022-06-23 19:00 | Truro Tennis Club, 12 Palmer St, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 2G9, Canada
In celebration of pride and community, Truro Tennis Club will be hosting a Try Tennis session June 23rd at 7pm. This is a safe space for all, and we encourage anyone who wishes to participate to get in contact with Truro Tennis Club via email preferably (trurotennisclub@hotmail.com), to get your name down for this. No cost, and is open to the public
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Pride Speaker Series - Week 4
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | NS
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7
Note: In-person workshops are planning to be held at The Lotus Centre in Truro. However, the location may be changed to another local venue if need arises. If this is the case, we will keep registrants updated.
Questions? Contact the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre at 902-897-4366 or info@colchestersac.ca

The Pride Speaker Series offers weekly psychoeducational workshops during Truro Pride Month in June 2022. These workshops are intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies and cover a variety of wellness topics including consent and boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, providing gender-affirmative support, and self-compassion.
These workshops are provided by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre in partnership with The Lotus Centre. This series is funded by the United Way of Colchester County and supported by the Truro Pride Society.

Thursday, June 23, 6:00 PM – VIRTUAL (Zoom) – How to Support Your Trans, Nonbinary & Gender Non-Conforming Child – Learn about affirmative parenting practices that can help you better understand and support your trans, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming child or teen.
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7

Pride Parade Poster Decorating
2022-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | NS
The Lotus Centre will be hosting their weekly drop-in social activity for Thursday, June 23rd as a Pride Parade Poster Decorating activity in the morning. Materials will be provided or you’re welcome to bring their own!
Just a fun time to come hang out and make some supportive posters to hold up during the parade and at the civic square events.

Pride Speaker Series - Week 3
2022-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | NS
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7
Note: In-person workshops are planning to be held at The Lotus Centre in Truro. However, the location may be changed to another local venue if need arises. If this is the case, we will keep registrants updated.
Questions? Contact the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre at 902-897-4366 or info@colchestersac.ca

The Pride Speaker Series offers weekly psychoeducational workshops during Truro Pride Month in June 2022. These workshops are intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies and cover a variety of wellness topics including consent and boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, providing gender-affirmative support, and self-compassion.
These workshops are provided by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre in partnership with The Lotus Centre. This series is funded by the United Way of Colchester County and supported by the Truro Pride Society.

Thursday, June 16, 6:00 PM – IN-PERSON (Truro) – Queer Attachment: Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships – Learn about how your attachment style impacts your engagement in relationships, including how you communicate with your partner about your unmet needs.
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7

Pride Speaker Series - Week 2
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | NS
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7
Note: In-person workshops are planning to be held at The Lotus Centre in Truro. However, the location may be changed to another local venue if need arises. If this is the case, we will keep registrants updated.
Questions? Contact the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre at 902-897-4366 or info@colchestersac.ca

The Pride Speaker Series offers weekly psychoeducational workshops during Truro Pride Month in June 2022. These workshops are intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies and cover a variety of wellness topics including consent and boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, providing gender-affirmative support, and self-compassion.
These workshops are provided by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre in partnership with The Lotus Centre. This series is funded by the United Way of Colchester County and supported by the Truro Pride Society.

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 PM – VIRTUAL (Zoom) – Emotional Regulation Skills for 2SLGBTQIA+ Traumatic Stress – Learn about how homophobia and transphobia affect the body’s stress response and practical ways to regulate your nervous system when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7

Pride Speaker Series - Week 1
2022-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | NS
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7
Note: In-person workshops are planning to be held at The Lotus Centre in Truro. However, the location may be changed to another local venue if need arises. If this is the case, we will keep registrants updated.
Questions? Contact the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre at 902-897-4366 or info@colchestersac.ca

The Pride Speaker Series offers weekly psychoeducational workshops during Truro Pride Month in June 2022. These workshops are intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies and cover a variety of wellness topics including consent and boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, providing gender-affirmative support, and self-compassion.
These workshops are provided by the Colchester Sexual Assault Centre in partnership with The Lotus Centre. This series is funded by the United Way of Colchester County and supported by the Truro Pride Society.

Thursday, June 2, 6:00 PM – IN-PERSON (Truro) – Queer Consent 101: How to Talk about Boundaries in Relationships – Learn about how to establish and encourage a culture of enthusiastic consent in relationships by using assertive communication to discuss and set healthy boundaries.
Register for a workshop in the Pride Speaker Series here: https://forms.gle/eTF5JV79ekKAtnau7

PRIDE Rocks Challenge!
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | NS
Want to win a great PRIDE themed prize pack?

The EMPOWER youth program at The Lotus Centre is challenging the whole community to their “PRIDE Rocks” challenge! Share your photos for a chance to win! (Draw will be at the end of the month)

Host a paint party with friends, at your school, with coworkers, or in your clubs/community groups and hide them around town throughout the month of JUNE! Make sure you take a photo and share with the #EMPOWERPRIDE to be entered to win!

Truro Pride Social
2022-05-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Truro Brewing Company, 53 Inglis Pl, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 4B5, Canada
Let’s get Social!
Join us for our first 2SLGBTQIA+ social since 2020
Wednesday May 18th @ Truro Brewing Company
5:30-7:30 PM
