The Native Council of P.E.I. takes part in the Pride parade in Charlottetown July 26. People lined the downtown streets to take in the colourful, joy-filled event. The GuardianArticle contentHundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Charlottetown on July 26 for the annual P.E.I. Pride Parade, cheering and waving rainbow flags as the procession made its way through the city.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content This year’s Pride parade was sponsored by GFL Environmental, which also led the march through downtown. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentParticipants dressed in colourful clothing danced, marched, and waved to the crowd during the Saturday morning event, which kicked off at 11 a.m. This year’s parade was sponsored by GFL Environmental, which also led the march through downtown.Article contentArticle content Vicky Gill, a tourist from British Columbia, takes in the Pride parade in Charlottetown. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentThe parade was organized by Pride P.E.I. The parade route began near Terry Fox Drive and Fitzroy Street, with floats and walking groups gathering in a designated lot. A low-sensory viewing area was also set up at Rochford Square Park near Pownal Street.Article content The 2025 pride parade was organized by Pride P.E.I. The parade route began near Terry Fox Drive and Fitzroy Street, with floats and walking groups gathering in a designated lot. A low-sensory viewing area was also set up at Rochford Square Park near Pownal Street. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle content Ride Solar also joined the 2025 Pride parade. The parade was part of a weeklong Pride Festival hosted by Pride P.E.I., celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the province. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentThe Confederation Court Mall hosted the fourth annual Pride Vendors Market, featuring live music and more than 40 vendors.Article content Elvis and Cosmo are dressed in colorful clothing to join the pride celebration. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentOne of the vendors, Kimberly Davey, co-owner of At Your Service Creations and Fat Cat Bakery, has been part of the Pride celebration for nearly a decade. She said she became a vendor before there was an official vendor market.Article content“Before there was a pride market, there was the Pride parade, and I used to set up at the end of the parade.”Article content Kimberly Davey, co-owner of At Your Service Creations and Fat Cat Bakery, has been part of the Pride celebration for nearly a decade. She said she became a vendor before there was an official vendor market. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentShe started selling cookies at Pride after encouragement from friends. Davey has witnessed the event grow year after year.Article content“The first couple of markets that I did for Pride, there wasn’t as many people celebrating, but it’s just really boomed. The past three years has been amazing.”Article contentArticle content Jevranne Martel and Bashee Josiah take a selfie while waiting for the parade to make its way through the city. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentDavey’s table featured cookies and cakes from both her and her business partner.Article content A drag queen joins the 2025 pride parade as it makes its way through the city. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentFor Davey, she said Pride is one of the most joyful times of year.Article content“I just love Pride. I think it’s great. It’s a wonderful atmosphere, and it’s been a ton of fun.”Article content Krista Pelkey left, and April Havenga hold a Pride flag with a maple leaf as seen on the Canadian flag, in solidarity with the 2025 Pride parade. Pelkey and Havenga cheered for the procession as it made its way through the city. Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentThe parade and market were part of a weeklong Pride Festival hosted by Pride P.E.I., celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across the province.Article content The Palestine flag made a reappearance at this year’s pride parade as well as the Congolese flag with people chanting “free, free Palestine.” Vivian Ulinwa The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentStay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today. Article contentVivian Ulinwa is a reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. She can be reached at vulinwa@postmedia.com and followed on X @vivian_ulinwa.Article content
Charlottetowns Pride parade draws hundreds, with vendors celebrating growth of annual Pride market
