The first Pride was a riot! June 28th 1969, queer and trans people of color fought back against police harassment and discriminatory laws making our sexualities and gender identities illegal. On June 28th, 56 years later, meet Valley Pride at Miner's Marsh at 11am to continue this tradition of protest as we march through Kentville to Centre Square. Now more than ever, we need Pride and we need community! --- …
Valley Pride's flagship event is back for a third year! Join us in making Kentville the queerest town in Nova Scotia at our fabulous annual takeover of the ToK. Come together with us at Miner's Marsh at 11 for our annual pride march, featuring speakers and a loud and proud march around downtown Kentville. We've got a fantastic day of programming for the whole family with musical performances, games, a …
Shop local, support queer! From 12-5pm at Centre Square in Kentville, we will have queer and trans owned makers and small businesses set up with all of their amazing wares. From jewelry to cards to print art to decorations, bring your wallet and find the piece that captures your heart. Interspersed with the vendors will be resource organizations who support the queer community in the Valley. Be sure to stop …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. An all ages event. A relaxing and transformative sound bath with crystal singing bowls, and optional reiki energy healing will be available. All ages and bodies welcome. If unable to lay on a blanket or yoga mat, participants are welcome to be seated in a chair. It will be an outdoor, weather dependent event.
Come celebrate Pride with the whole family! Bring the kids to see dazzling performances, sing-a-longs, and stories! We are beyond thrilled to present another family extravagazna with the Twirl Time show. The third annual family friendly drag event, that will be filled with love, laughter, and dancing. Join Your local Drag performers Queera Bang and Sassafrass Smalls as they take over the Kings Arms Pubs Tower! Joined by Top Notch …
Get ready to dance the night away at this fabulous event celebrating love and diversity. Join us on Sat, Jun 28, 2025 at Maritime Express Cider Co. starting at 9:00 PM. Dress to impress in your most fabulous outfit and get ready for a night of fun, music, and good vibes. This is a safe space for everyone to express themselves and celebrate who they are. Come join us for …
Join two of Canada's leading trans activists for a no-questions-off-limits Q&A on all trans topics. You probably have a lot of unanswered questions about trans people and issues.. Maybe you’re worried about what’s being taught in the classroom, or about what healthcare services are being offered to trans youth. You’ve heard terms like “parental rights” thrown around. You haven’t felt able to ask your questions and get answers that make …
Join Karla Marx & Fae Johnstone for a night of sickening drag and fierce calls to action. Grab the Gays and Theys, the Femmes and Thems! We are going politicking and we are doing it in style! Join Karla Marx (drag queen, stand-up comedian, and history prof???) and Fae Johnstone (national queer activist, trouble-maker, and political diva) for a night of sickening drag and fierce calls to action as we …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Shows on June 6, 13, 20 @ 11am and 2pm Deep in Simon’s basement, there is a secret world of imagination and adventure. When his new friend Abby comes over after school to work on a class assignment, Simon steers their work toward creating a play. However, Simon’s older brother, Zach, is uneasy with …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Shows on June 6, 13, 20 @ 11am and 2pm Deep in Simon’s basement, there is a secret world of imagination and adventure. When his new friend Abby comes over after school to work on a class assignment, Simon steers their work toward creating a play. However, Simon’s older brother, Zach, is uneasy with …
For the fourth year, we are holding a pride march rather than a parade. We will get to the party at Come Together, but first it's important that we take a moment to recognize that we are still fighting for our rights. Join us at Miner's Marsh to hear our 2026 Pride March speakers, then take up space with us as we march through the streets of Kentville. The march …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Shows on June 6, 13, 20 @ 11am and 2pm Deep in Simon’s basement, there is a secret world of imagination and adventure. When his new friend Abby comes over after school to work on a class assignment, Simon steers their work toward creating a play. However, Simon’s older brother, Zach, is uneasy with …
Valley Pride’s flagship event is back for a fourth year! Join us in making Kentville the queerest town in Nova Scotia at our fabulous annual takeover of the ToK. Come together with us at Miner’s Marsh at 11 for our annual pride march, featuring speakers and a loud and proud march around downtown Kentville. We’ve got a fantastic day of programming for the whole family with musical performances, games, a vendor market and …
Shop local, support queer! From 12-5pm at Centre Square in Kentville, we will have queer-owned makers and small businesses set up with all of their amazing wares. From jewelry to cards to print art to decorations, bring your wallet and find the piece that captures your heart. Interspersed with the vendors are resource organizations who support the queer community in the Valley. Be sure to stop by their tables to …
Come celebrate Pride with the whole family! Bring the kids to see dazzling performances, sing-a-longs, and stories! We are beyond thrilled to present another family extravaganza with the Pride and Shine All Ages Drag Show. The fourth annual family-friendly drag event, this time... in a ballroom?!?!?!?!? We need you and all your friends' help to fill it with love, laughter, and dancing. Join your local Drag performers Queera Bang, Aaaris …