Regina Pride Inc. is putting out a call for volunteers to help with the 2026 Queen City Pride Festival, the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the city. The main event lands on Saturday, June 13, and volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for both the Pride Parade and the OUT in the Park festival.
Helpers are being recruited through Volunteer Regina, where a notice went up on June 2. Shifts cover the parade at noon, followed by an afternoon of live music and activities in Wascana Park. Anyone 14 and older can sign up, though those under 18 need a guardian’s permission. It is an easy way for students to earn volunteer hours while backing a community staple.
“We are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties on June 13th, 2026,” the listing states. Organizers promise each volunteer a free t-shirt, a swag bag, and food and drinks during their shift, plus free access to events. Some roles are open only to those 19 and up if they involve serving alcohol.
This year brings a change to the parade itself. For safety reasons, the route will skip the Albert Street Bridge, a first for the event. The new path, which has been made public, will circle Wascana Park instead of going through downtown, starting behind the Conexus Arts Centre and ending at Wascana Park. Officials say the shift will keep things smooth for the thousands expected to line the streets. The parade typically draws more than 4,000 participants, part of an annual crowd of 3,000 to 4,000 people.
The festival, now in its 36th year, begins June 5 and runs ten days. It is part of Gender and Sexual Diversity Pride Month, formally recognized each June by the Government of Saskatchewan. Full details and the volunteer sign-up form are on the Regina Pride website.
