The UWinPride Committee will once again represent the University of Windsor community in the annual Pride parade and Pride Day at Lanspeary Park on Sunday, Aug. 11, and invites all members of campus to participate.

“We want this year to be our biggest yet,” says co-chair Joyceln Lorito. “The turnout for this year’s campus raising of the Progress Pride flag in June saw over 50 attendees, and we think it’s a promising indication of how much support we have at the University of Windsor.”

The Windsor-Essex Pride Festival begins today with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Square at 1 p.m. and will culminate in the Aug. 11 celebration on Ottawa Street.

“It means so much to our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members to see the University show up in this way,” adds co-chair Ashlyne O’Neil. “Our presence lets young queer and trans Windsorites know that they are welcome here and strengthens our connections with the local community.”

The committee extends appreciation to units on campus for their support of this year’s festival initiative:

• Human Resources donated 100 T-shirts for participants (first-come, first-served on parade day).
• The Office of the President donated $750 for giveaways and paid for the new banner to represent UWinPride.
• The Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility donated $500, which allowed for the festival and parade registration.
• The Office of People, Equity, and Inclusion donated $250 for candy giveaways.
• Turtle Island Aboriginal Education Centre is providing its tent for use at the festival booth from Friday to Sunday.

If you are interested in participating in the parade, complete this survey to help the committee communicate with participants ahead of time.