ABOUT RIVER OF PRIDE
River of Pride is a dedicated not-for-profit organization, fueled by the passion and commitment of our volunteers. We proudly support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Southeast New Brunswick by fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard.
We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and celebration. Our initiatives focus on promoting ongoing conversations and building partnerships that help advance equity for all individuals, particularly those who identify as gender, sexuality, and/or relationship diverse.
Interested in making a difference? We invite you to join our vibrant community of volunteers. Visit our Volunteer page to learn how you can get involved and contribute to our mission of fostering a more inclusive society.
Vision
A world without harassment, discrimination, hatred and intimidation against members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community where everyone can celebrate who we love and how we live and identify as our true selves.
History of Pride
Pride history is rooted in the Stonewall Riots that began on June 28, 1969 in New York. The next year, Christopher Street Liberation Day marches and parades were held in a number of US cities to commemorate the anniversary and to advocate for gay rights. In Canada, the first protests for gay and lesbian rights took place in Ottawa and Vancouver on August 28, 1971. The first “Pride Week” events in Canada started in 1972 in Toronto, followed by Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal, Victoria, Ottawa and Saskatoon.