This page will be updated as details come together! For Pride month, Spectrum is excited to work with many great community partners to present a series of events and activities that both celebrate members of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and promote equal rights and visibility. Remember, Pride is not just a party, it’s a protest.
Our third annual fundraising gala will take place on June 13, 2024! Get your tickets here!
Our headliner is Brandon Ash-Mohammed, a fresh face in comedy. Brandon has been named a JFL Montreal New Face and was the winner of a Canadian Screen Award for his work as Head Writer on Canada’s Drag Race.
Our MC is Robert Watson, an award-winning playwright, performer, fragrance aficionado extraordinaire, and producer and host of Gay AF. The show will also feature high-energy punch-up comedian Mikey Dykeman and Second City-trained, Rush Kazi.
Dinner will be from B Elegant Catering, and the event will take place at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
This event is presented by Co-operators Insurance, and also sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company of Canada, Liftow, Stantec, Gowling WLG, and the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce. Get your tickets here!
Saturday June 1, 2024 – 12pm – tri-Pride Festival
Find us at the tri-Pride Festival in Willow River Park (Victoria Park) on June 1st! We’ll have free pronoun pins and other swag to share!
Sunday June 2, 2024 – Family Pride
Find us at THEMUSEUM’s Family Pride event. Details TBD.
Friday June 7, 2024 – 7-8pm – Together in Pride Ride
Join the City of Kitchener, Spectrum, and OK2BME for a cycling event in Kitchener to help bring visibility to members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for Pride Month, and attention to cycling in Kitchener for Bike Month. We’ll meet at 44 Gaukel for a 7km fun and casual ride. There will be prizes for the best pride-themed bike decorations or clothing!
Saturday June 8, 2024 – Grand River Pride Street Party
Find us at the Grand River Pride Street Party. Details TBD.
Saturday June 8, 2024 1-5pm – TWB Pride Patio Party
We’re pleased to collaborate with TWB again. A portion of the proceeds from their EQUAL lime pepper saison will be donated to Spectrum. Details TBD.
Saturday June 15, 2024 1-4pm – Woolwich Pride
Find us at the second annual Woolwich Pride! Details TBD.
Sunday June 16, 2024 11am-4pm – Cowboys & Angels Cut-a-Thon
Cowboys & Angels is doing a cut-a-thon with proceeds benefitting Spectrum. If you’d like to book a haircut please call 519.579.9880. Walk-ins may be possible on the day depending upon capacity.
Details TBD
June 19, 2024 – Pride Walking Tour
Join Stroll Walking Tours, RCWR, and Spectrum for a Pride Walking Tour in DTK. Details TBD.
Saturday June 22, 2024 – Pride Market and Rainbow Elders Panel
Join us at Schneider Haus for a Pride Market and a panel discussion with Rainbow Elders. Details TBD.
Thursday June 13, 2024 6-9:30pm – Third Annual Fundraising Gala
Our third annual fundraising gala will take place on June 13, 2024! Get your tickets here!
Our headliner is Brandon Ash-Mohammed, a fresh face in comedy. Brandon has been named a JFL Montreal New Face and was the winner of a Canadian Screen Award for his work as Head Writer on Canada’s Drag Race.
Our MC is Robert Watson, an award-winning playwright, performer, fragrance aficionado extraordinaire, and producer and host of Gay AF. The show will also feature high-energy punch-up comedian Mikey Dykeman and Second City-trained, Rush Kazi.
Thank You to our Silent Auction Item Donors!
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health
Cedars – a gay and lesbian campground
Donald Ross
Graffiti Market/Stockyards Brewing
Jill at Tied Together Macrame Collective
Katie Brown
Starbucks