Register for the Pride Winnipeg Parade with Shared Pride!
Our participation in Pride parades is a reminder of the strength and unity within our community. Join us in showing what inclusive, compassionate care looks like in action!
Health system staff are invited to join the Shared Pride team at the Winnipeg Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7. It’s a chance to connect with colleagues, celebrate diversity, and stand together in support of safe, respectful, and welcoming care for all. Sign up, bring your energy, and help us make this year’s parade unforgettable!
For more information about Winnipeg Pride events visit https://pridewinnipeg.com/
Pride Resources for Health Providers, Clinicians and Care Teams
Creating safe, respectful, and affirming spaces for 2SLGBTQQIA+ people is part of providing quality care every day of the year. Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and reflect, but meaningful inclusion goes beyond one month a year.
Visit the page below for local and national resources to support health providers, teams, and care environments across Manitoba. Whether you’re looking for ways to make your space more welcoming, build your knowledge and confidence, or connect patients and clients with trusted supports, these tools are here to help.
Parade Day Maps
Important Pride Winnipeg Parade Day Information:
ared Pride Banner on Memorial Ave.
- Parade Entry Number: 27
- Assembly Location: Memorial Drive
- Row: A
If you need assistance locating our Shared Pride walking group please go to the Admissions Tent at the corner of Memorial and Broadway for directions.
You must be at the designated area no later than 10:45 a.m., late arrivals might not be granted entry. Be sure to give yourself extra time for the commute and finding parking if needed, it will be busy!
The parade begins promptly at 11 a.m. but we may not start walking until closer to 11:30 a.m.
The parade route is approximately 2.4 km long and ends near Blue Cross Park (Goldeyes Stadium).
Please be sure to stay up to date on the expected weather forecast for Parade Day and prepare accordingly. Here’s a quick list of suggested items to bring with you:
- Pride shirt *or other festive attire (examples: feather boas or rainbow socks, flags, tattoos etc.)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Pre-filled personal water bottle (water station available at the start of the route)
- Hat
- Snacks
- Backpack (as there won’t be anywhere to store your belongings)
- Any other items for the weather conditions (ie. jacket, umbrella)
- A limited number of Shared Pride flags will be available to wear as capes. Please return them to one of our marshals at the end of the parade. If you’re unable to return it in person, email [email protected] to make arrangements.
Additional Information
- As a Shared Pride team participant in this event please remember that you are representing our organization. As such we want to remind you to be kind and review the rules and conduct procedures below.
- If you choose to participate in festive activities after the parade please keep in mind that even on our personal time members of the public may see us as representatives of WRHA and Shared Health.
- Your participation in this event is on personal time and compensatory time cannot be accrued.
Float Volunteers Needed
We are looking for a few people to ride on the float! Do you or your friends/family/coworker have accessibility needs or have difficulty walking for long periods of time? This role might be perfect for you!
Here’s what you’d need to do:
- You must stay in vehicle and stay in your seat for duration of parade.
- The bed is 4 feet above ground and will require you to climb a step ladder to enter.
- Maximum number of travelers is 14.
- You will be asked to bring a regular sized, sturdy lawn chair (there will be a few available).
- You cannot throw anything to spectators.
- You’ll be invited to bring noisemakers or items to wave at the crowd.
- You may be asked to operate a bubble gun.
Interested? Please email [email protected] by Noon, Friday, June 5.
Rules
- Do not throw anything to onlookers.
- Please help keep the site clean by using trash receptacles.
- Demonstrators have a right to be present on the parade route, just as we do. If, however, you feel harassed or threatened, speak to a marshal, Police officer, or to the onsite security.
- Do not confront demonstrators on your own.
- Alcoholic beverages, smoking and vaping are forbidden.
- All laws of the land must be followed.
- During the Parade, make noise, wave to onlookers, and have fun.
- Most importantly, walk proud!
Operations
- Our team must always maintain a forward motion unless we are asked to stop by a Parade Marshall. Maneuvering, sidestepping or other action is permitted provided we maintain a forward motion, consistent to the pace of the Parade.
- All components of our group must stay within our group (walk together). No one should overflow to teams ahead or after ours.
- Please respect everyone’s space.
Conduct
- No one shall conduct themselves in a manner offensive to general standards of decency or good taste.
- The Parade Director or designate reserves the right to screen all entries and exclude inappropriate items.
- In the event of inappropriate behavior, the individual/group will be removed from the parade and all fees will be forfeited.
- The Parade has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for those choosing to abuse volunteers or participants.
- Please promptly report violators to Pride Officials on route.
