The Lethbridge Pride Fest Society is now accepting applications for residents and businesses to join the 2026 Pride Parade and community events taking place from June 6 to June 20, 2026, in Lethbridge, Alberta. Interested groups can sign up for the parade, vendor booths, or volunteer roles until the June 6 deadline to help celebrate the festival’s 18th year. This year’s expanded lineup includes several new and returning events designed to celebrate local identity and visibility.
This year’s festival features a full list of activities starting with the new LethFURidge Mini-Con on June 6 and 7 at the McNally Community Centre. Other key dates include a kick-off event at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden on June 7 and the Pride Awards at the Galt Museum on June 13.
The Trans March will take place on June 14 at Galt Gardens followed by a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on June 15. The celebration ends on June 20 with the Pride Parade starting at the Civic Ice Centre and the Pride in the Park event.
According to the society, the organization has grown significantly since it started as a small backyard barbecue and dance in 2007. The 2025 parade was the largest on record for the city, drawing thousands of people to the downtown streets. Organizers say the events serve as both a celebration of identity and a way to stand up for the rights and visibility of the local community.
