Greetings!
June to September is recognized as Pride Season in Canada and as Pride Season celebrations continue, the Public Service Commission and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 PEI Pride Festival events, happening July 25 – August 3, 2025.
Pride Season reminds us to honour and recognize the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex, asexual or individuals who use other terms related to sexual or gender diversity) and to acknowledge their contributions ensuring our commitment to building a respectful and safer work environment and community.
As anchored by our Diversity and Inclusion Policy and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, our goal is for employees to feel psychologically safe, engaged, and supported professionally and personally, so they can thrive both at work and in our community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, healthy and positive work environment that is free from any forms of discrimination.
Pride Flag Raising at PAB Courtyard - Tuesday, July 22
Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 10:00 AM for the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at the Provincial Administrative Buildings (PAB Courtyard) in Charlottetown. Provincial government employees are invited to attend in person.
Pride Your OFFICE SPACE
We encourage you to decorate your workspace in a way to celebrate Pride. Individuals or teams who participate in this awareness activity can share their pride themed decorations by sending their photos to pride@gov.pe.ca. Photos will be posted on the PSC’s Pride Festival Celebration Page for everyone to enjoy!
PEI Pride Parade - Saturday, July 26
The PEI Pride Parade will be taking place on Saturday July 26 at 11:00 AM. Provincial government employees, friends and families are encouraged to join the parade in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. All those interested are welcome to join the provincial government employee group at 10:30 a.m. at the PAB Courtyard next to the flagpole (16 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown). Please register here to confirm your attendance!
Pride Market- Saturday, July 26
The Pride Market is at the Confederation Court Mall from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Below are Self-Directed Learning and Selfcare and Support Resources:
Take the Gender-Based Analysis Plus course (GBA+)
By completing the Gender-Based Analysis Plus course at Introduction to GBA Plus - Women and Gender Equality Canada with Women and Gender Equality Canada, you will learn to identify how GBA+ can enhance the responsiveness, effectiveness and outcomes of provincial government initiatives while applying some foundational GBA+ concepts and processes. Upon completing the course, we encourage you to send your certificate of completion to your supervisor and share your learnings with your team.
2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practices in the Workplace
We encourage employees to make their conversations more inclusive and respectful by analyzing unconscious biases, avoiding gender specific language, and ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusiveness in the workplace. It’s also important to avoid functioning under the assumption that everyone is heterosexual unless you’re told otherwise. Promote voluntary pronoun sharing among your colleagues and coworkers to incorporate pronouns in their email address and self-introduction, etc. This will lead to respect for individuality, inclusiveness and fostering supportive workplaces.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Check out some new self-help resources for individuals and/or parents. Your EAP program strives to stay current with new trending resources. We would love to have feedback if you’ve read these and have any comments. Feel free to share your feedback here.
- "How to talk (and listen) to transgender people" Jackson Bird
- Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting YOUR LGBTQ Child by Telaina Eriksen, April 26, 2022
- Gainsburg, J., (2023) The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate
- Singh, A., (2018) The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression
- Singh, A., (2019) The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privledge, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing
- Uglow, T., (2024) Great LGBTQ+ Speeches: Empowering Voices that Engage + Inspire
- Washington, J., (2024) LGBTQ Sensitivity for Healthcare Providers
- The Queer Mental Health Workbook: A Creative Self-Help Guide Using CBT, CFT, and DBT by Dr. Brendan L. Dunlop, March 21, 2022
- It Gets Better Canada
- Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLLGBTQIA+ Leadership
To learn more about EAP support services available to you, please visit the PSC website here.
PEI Public Library Catalogue on 2SLGBTQIA+
To view books available at the Public Library on different 2SLGBTQIA+ topics, please see Public Library Services Reads for Pride 2025
In honour of Disability Pride Mont, Accessible Library Services are available to Islanders in English and French.
Happy Pride!
In honour of Disability Pride Month, the following Accessible Library Services are available:
English Accessible Library Services
French Accessible Library Services
31st Annual Parade Route Map
2025 PEI Pride Parade Participant Guidelines
Safer Space Message & Expectations - Pride Fest 25
Volunteer & Aid Stations Map - Parade Day
2025 PEI Pride Parade Participant Guidelines
Participation in the PEI Pride Parade is your choice, and yours alone. By submitting an application, and therefore agreeing to follow the below guidelines, you release Pride PEI Inc., our volunteers, and organizational partners from liability - including harm, damage, injury, or even death.
All Primary Contacts are responsible for ensuring members of their organization or group are aware of, and adhere to, these guidelines.
Gathering Zone
- The Parade Gathering Zone will open at 9:00am.
- There will be NO PARKING in the Parade Gathering Zone.
- All Vehicle/Float entrants will be required to check-in no later than 10:00am, and enter via the entrance on Terry Fox Drive.
- All Marching entrants will be required to check-in no later than 10:30am, and gather on Fitzroy Street, where you will be led into the check-in station on Terry Fox Drive.
- There will be NO ENTRY to the Parade Gathering Zone via Kent Street or Fitzroy Street.
- Upon arrival, all entrants must check-in with a Pride PEI volunteer/staff member, who will then direct the entrant to their place in the lineup.
Health & Safety
- All entrants must follow the instructions of Pride PEI volunteers.
- Entrants that include live animals must have a clean-up person following their entry to remove any animal waste.
- All garbage generated by the entrant is the responsibility of the entrant and must be disposed of properly, or fines will be incurred.
- Entrants assume responsibility for any and all loss, theft, or damage to displays, equipment, or other participant property.
- Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Decorations must not obstruct the 180 degree vision of drivers.
- All entrants are prohibited from throwing candy, confetti, promotional material, or any objects at spectators. Entrants may pass candy, promotional material, or objects hand-to-hand along the route.
- All Vehicle/Float entrants must be able to present proof of insurance and a valid driver's license (from the vehicle operator) Failure to present either when requested may result in the entrant's removal.
- All Vehicle/Float entrants measuring 25 feet or more in length must assign one participant from their organization to walk throughout the route at each of the entries four corners.
- Entrants with generators or other fire hazards must have suitable fire-extinguishing equipment onboard that is readily accessible.
- Final inspection of entrants for compliance to these guidelines may be made up to and including the beginning of the Parade.
Thank you for reviewing these guidelines! Pride PEI strives to create safer spaces for the community to connect learn, and celebrate. If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact us at info@pridepei.ca