We are so excited to welcome you all to the Campbell River Pride Festival 2023 hosted by the North Island Pride Society. This years festival will be taking place on Saturday June 24th, however, there will be events happening all weekend long, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!

More information will be added as we get closer to the date, so be sure to check back regularly for updates!



Pride Events 2023
We’ve compiled a list of information, such as events, locations, and any endorsed events that are officially a part of Pride. Be sure to check back regularly as new events are added!
Thursday June 22, 2023
Friday June 23, 2023
Queer Country Night – Queer Country night with Élise Leblanc and the Ridgeriders. This will be running on Friday, June 23rd from 7pm – 9pm (to be confirmed) at the CR Art Gallery. Élise Leblanc and the Ridgeriders article in Country Queer – read here.
Saturday June 24, 2023
Paws for Pride – Costume Contest – Starting at 11:00 am at Robert V. Ostler Park, bring your furry friends dressed in their finest attire, for the Paws for Pride Costume Content. Prizes will be awarded, courtesy of Woofy’s!
Pride Celebrations in Spirit Square – Enjoy, vendors, face painting, community arts/crafts, performers, music, food trucks, and speakers
Pride at the Tide 7:30pm | Tidemark Theatre – The Tidemark Theatre and North Island Pride are excited to present, PRIDE at the Tide – Campbell River’s 2023 PRIDE party event!
Rose Butch, Vancouver’s Premier Non-Binary Drag Thing returns with PM – 2019 winner of Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar – to host an incredible hybrid Pride experience. Celebrations will kick off with emcee Afton Frost and an interactive drag show, followed by a dance party with special musical guests, Queer As Funk! Join the celebration in person at the theatre, or purchase a live stream ticket and enjoy from the comfort of your home.
Event link: https://tidemarktheatre.com/