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Saint John Pride 2024
Saint John Pride 2024
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August 9 - 18, 2024
August 9 - 18, 2024
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Saint John Pride 2024 Events Calendar
Saint John Pride 2024 Events Calendar
Aug 7
Aug 7
Starts - 7:30pm
F*cking Trans Women is a ground breaking one-woman show that challenges societal taboos and explores the intersection of desire,sexuality, and identity. .
Aug 8
Aug 8
Starts - 7:00pm
We hope that you’ll join QHINB and @blacklantic for this year’s 5th annual intergenerational panel: BIPOC+ Queer New Brunswick Perspectives!
The panel will be hosted by Hilary LeBlanc, co-founder of Blacklantic, with panelists Todd Ross, Normand Hector, and Victor Escobedo. It will take place on August 8th at the Haven Music Hall in Saint John, NB, as a part of Saint John Pride. Panel begins at 7PM. Event is free and open to all ages.
Starts - 7:30pm
F*cking Trans Women is a ground breaking one-woman show that challenges societal taboos and explores the intersection of desire,sexuality, and identity. .
Aug 9
Aug 9
Saint John Pride Flag Raising at Saint John City Hall
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Join us at City Hall as we hoist the Pride flag to kick off Saint John Pride 2024. All ages event.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Long-time pride supporter Java Moose is back in action with a Coffee Social & Cake Cutting that will follow our flag raising. We'll be turning on some sweet tunes, serving you up a hot cup of coffee/tea or hot chocolate and then handing out slices of our delectable pride cake.
All ages event.
Hampton Pride Flag Raising in Hampton Town Square
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us and the Town of Hampton at the Hampton Town Square at 657 Main St. Hampton as we raise the flag for Kings County Pride, part of Saint John Pride week!
The town will have pins, flags and other fun materials to folks who join us and A1 Curry will be providing some delicious and refreshing lemonade.
Let's make history together in Hampton as we raise the Pride flag for the first time!
All Ages Event
All Ages 6:30pm - 9:00pm
19+ 9:30pm - 12:00pm
On August 9th, the first day of Saint John Pride Week, we'll be kicking it off 90's style with a back to back kick off bash for everyone to enjoy.
Our fabulous DJ's, DJ Circuit Witch and DJ Mike Red.Blue will be spinning a set of amazing 90's tunes for you to dance to.
But that's not all. We’ll be holding a Spice Girls Lip Sync Battle! We'll be taking applications for groups of folks who want to show off their skills by impersonating the Brits that brought about the girl power movement. We will take groups of 2-6 and if you're brave enough, single spice girls.
Then our audience will help our super secret judges pick out the group that reigns supreme and they will each go home with a super secret prize for all their hard work.
The first part of the bash will take place between 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) and it will be ALL AGES with a huge focus on our Youths 18 and under. DJ Circuit Witch will be spinning the tunes!
The Second half of the bash are for all our 19+ "90's kids" and will run from 9:30pm - 12:30am where DJ Mike Red.Blue will take over!
Tickets are FREE, but pre-registration is required.
Banner of the first pride parade in Saint John - Saint John Pride 2003 - Photo: Bruce Shapka
Aug 10
Aug 10
Pride Yoga with Jackie in Queen’s Square
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Come join us as the fabulous Jackie guides us towards meditative bliss with our free Outdoor Pride Yoga session. All Ages Event
Fierce & Fabulous Drag Bingo - $15.00
Doors: 7pm - Show: 8pm - 10pm
Fierce and Fabulous Drag Bingo is back at the Trade and Convention Centre. Queen Equi Knox, along with an amazing cast of local entertainers will be dancing the haus down in between games. The Legendary Elle Noir from Halifax, Diamond Crowned Queen and Activist will headline this event with a performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Femininomenon: a Chappell Roan Drag Show at Haven Music Hall
$10.00 Advance, $15.00 at door
Doors - 10:00pm
Show - 10:30pm
Saint John! Are you ready for a FEMININOMENON?! Well buckle up because we're bringing you a night of drag to all the Chappell Roan songs you can handle!
We're calling all you Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girls to join us at the Pink Pony Club Aug 10th after Pride Bingo! Featuring Justin Toodeep and Dia Monde with our friends Equi Knox and Damion Danger, we're going to fulfill all your Guilty Pleasures!
Tickets are $10 in advance by e-transferring tickets@justintoodeep.com or visiting Haven directly and $15 at the door, so grab them now while they're Hot to Go and we'll see you there.
Aug 11
Aug 11
10:00am
The Affirming United Church Communities of Faith at Harmony, Quispamsis and Two Rivers are excited to participate in and support Saint John Pride 2024. This will include a worship service being held at Harmony United on Sunday August 11at 10am that will be filled with joy, celebration and Spirit! The churches of Two Rivers will hold a second worship service on Sunday, August 18. We hope you can join us and we look forward to meeting you!
See you at Harmony or online at https://youtube.com/live/XwvYHxRSlwQ
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Saint John Pride is proud to present the very first Rainbow Family BBQ in Rainbow Park on August 11, 2024.We're bringing the whole Rainbow Family together in Rainbow Park for an epic party for the whole (chosen) Family.
With our sponsor Drew and Jen's No Frills and the Saint John Y's Service Club, we'll be BBQing up some delicious hot dogs and veg dogs (with Gluten Free and Vegan Options) Culligan will be bringing us lots of water so you can stay hydrated, you beautiful dehydrated babes!!
But what is the best part of this EPIC celebration? It's TOTALLY 100% Free. Bring your kids, your adopted kids and your chosen family and come celebrate Pride Week!
Free - All Ages Event
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday is a great day to exercise your body with a swim or even relax your bones in a hot tub.
Saint John Pride has rented out the Canada Games Aquatic Centre for a 2 hour All Ages Swim.
This is a free event, but does have an admission cap. Please register to confirm your participation. All Ages Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Poets, Musicians, Singers and anyone with a song in their heart is invited to Java Moose KV for a Queer Coffee House and Open Mic. Java Moose will do what they're best at and serve up delicious drinks and we'll do what we're best at by featuring any and all who want to sign up to present their beautiful art in front of their queer peers! Free - All Ages Event
Drag Queens & King - Saint John Pride 2003 - Photo: Bruce Shapka
Aug 12
Aug 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday night is a great night to watch movies with friends and chosen family!
Join us at Haven Music Hall for a double helping of classic films. We're keeping it light with Mrs.Doubfire (PG) and The Birdcage (R - Language, Drag) We'll have free popcorn on hand, a huge projector going and lots of fellowship. This event is Pay what you can! $0.00, $1.00 or even a generous $5.00, we don't care as long as you join us!We have 75 seats, so sign up in advance is recommended. Free - Donate if you can
Aug 13
Aug 13
7:00pm -10:00pm
Come one and all to get your Gayme on at Heroes Beacon!
Come alone and make friends while learning a new board game or bring a crowd and pull out your favourite deck of magic cards.We will bring the snacks and our sponsor Heroes Beacon has provided an awesome venue and games for us to use. Gaming is from 7-10pm. Free
The folks over at Palestine Solidarity SJ would love for you to attend their informational panel on Palestinian History & Ties to Queer Liberation.
This panel will guide you through some of the nuances of the Palestinian Solidarity movement, it's relation to queer liberation and answer questions you may have but haven't had the chance to ask.
This will take place at the Social Enterprise Hub on Tuesday August 13th from 6-8pm.
We are so excited to include this educational opportunity in our programming, due to the efforts of the folks at Palestinian Solidarity SJ. Free
Aug 14
Aug 14
Inclusive Allyship Workshop Preview at Union Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
With Saint John Pride Week just around the corner— August 9th-18th— we’re thrilled to challenge our incredible business community to take bold steps towards inclusivity for our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends, colleagues, and customers.
Active allyship means more than just showing support; it’s about making real, impactful changes. Here are some simple yet powerful ways you can get involved:
Get Educated: Join our training sessions to deepen your understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Chroma offers fantastic training to help you get started, catch a preview on August 14th during Saint John Pride Week! Chroma Inclusive Allyship Workshop
Show Your Pride: Display Pride symbols in your workplaces to signal that everyone is welcome.
Speak Inclusively: Use inclusive language in all your communications and interactions to foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
These actions, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect, sparking real, meaningful change in our community.
Let’s come together to make Saint John a place where everyone feels valued and included.
Free - Pre-Reg Required
Irl Washburn - Saint John Pride 2003 - Photo : Bruce Shapka
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Beaverbrook House - 127 Carleton Street Saint John, NB
Join UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan (LLB'81) and special guests for a Summer Beach Chair Chat and Social. With the launch of UNB’s new 2SLGBTQIA+ Alumni Network, we want to take this opportunity to bring our local New Brunswick alumni together as part of the events organized for Pride Saint John. Free Pre-Reg Required
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Are you a documentary lover? Maybe you just want to learn some history about something you have never learned about before. Whatever your reason for joining us, head to Haven Music Hall for a double dose of documentary deliciousness with Disclosure and Circus of Books. Plus we’ll have the popcorn machine pumpin’! Free
Aug 15
Aug 15
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Saint John has SO MUCH talent out there, you could even say it's a Kaleidoscope!
We've gathered together an amazing collection of Artists from all over Saint John and the surrounding area and we're going to show them off to you in a revival of one of the cornerstone Saint John Pride Events, our very own variety show at the BMO Theatre! We have an eclectic collection of entertainment including Comedians, Musicians, Singers and even a little burlesque to close out the evening.
Doors 8:00pm
Show: 8:30pm
Presented by the Imperial Theatre, Haven Music Hall is pleased to present a screening of the revolutionary DIY parody film THE PEOPLE’S JOKER!
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.
This screening is a COSTUME PARTY!! Dress up as your favourite/least favourite Gotham character' to win a prize!
Aug 16
Aug 16
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kickbasics owner Amanda will guide us through a 3 hour self defense course designed to give you the skills and the confidence to defend yourself. With rising Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric filtering up from our neighbour to the south, it's more important than ever that you be prepared for any situation!
Kickboxing is also really good for your health and physical exercise is a great treat for the body.
This is free, but spots are limited to 30 spaces. Please register as soon as possible to confirm your spot!
7:00pm - 12:00am
We know that most Queer folk love a good board game or puzzle or TRIVIA NIGHT!
We're partnering with Fusion East Taproom to bring you a cute little post work pride trivia!
We'll do a few fun rounds of trivia and then give away our grand prize to the smartest group on the block. Our prize is a round of drinks for your table and of course tickets to our Prismatique Pride Party at AREA 506! Study up on all things Queer and Queer culture and we'll try to stump you.
E-mail contact@sjpride.ca to sign up your tables of 2, 4 or 6. Hosted by Alex
Uptown Saint John
THIRD SHIFT 2024: PSYCHE Art Works After Dark
7:00pm - 12:00am
THIRD SHIFT is a festival of public contemporary artworks presented by Third Space, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Menahqesk/Saint John, New Brunswick, that includes temporary installations, performances, screenings, artist talks, workshops, and more!
Uptown Saint John