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Discovery Islands Pride March and Picnic
August 17, 2025
Quadra Island, BC, Canada

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Marcus Greatheart
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4th Annual Discovery Island Pride

Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, their families, friends and allies will gather on Sunday, August 17, 2025 for the 4th annual the Pride March and Picnic in Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island. Following the huge success of our first three years, the organizing committee has a full slate of fun planned.

“From Quadra and Cortes to Read, Maurelle and beyond, we honour and celebrate the queer and trans people who make our communities fabulous,” says Monica Seitz, member of the Discovery Island Pride Society board.

The excitement begins with a march  from noon to 12:30 beginning at the Coastal Community Credit Union along Harper Road arriving at the to Quadra Elementary festival grounds . 

Attendees of Sunday’s event will be entertained by musical and drag performers and a DJ, while taking in local vendors, resource tables, food and more. A kids zone will feature craft areas, games and face painting. Bring a blanket and some snacks to augment the free BBQ hot dogs, veggies and soft drinks.

March participants will meet at 11:45am near Aroma Cafe and proceed along the main drag of ‘The Cove’, raising their voices and awareness. On arrival at the festival grounds, the entertainment will follow a territorial acknowledgement. Discovery Islands Pride gathers and celebrates on the unceded territory of the Laichwiltach people, in particular, the We Wai Kai Nation. 

The festival site is within walking distance of the ferry from Campbell River. Limited shuttle service will be available between the Quathiaski Cove ferry terminal and festival site for those with accessibility needs who contact the Pride organizers in advance. 

For more information, visit www.dipride.ca.

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