Join us on Sunday July 28th at 12:30pm as we celebrate our diversity, our passion, and our pride!

We ask all participating groups to register by Tuesday, July 23rd in order to assist our planning process, and those with floats/vehicles to arrive at least 30 minutes  before the parade starts on July 28th (before 12:00).

Who Needs to Register?
Any community groups or organizations who wish to march as a group and all vehicles or floats must be registered in order to participate in the Muskoka Pride Parade.

Muskoka Pride retains the right to refuse any application, without liability, that does not support the Pride mission, vision, and values or for other fair and valid reasons.

Are There Any Fees?
No.  There are no fees associated with participating in the Pride Parade. Organizations are welcome to make a donation to Muskoka Pride to help defray costs (this is optional).

What to do as a Registered Group?
We encourage people who are registered as a group to carry a banner or wear distinctive clothing that identifies them.  

All event messaging must be inclusive of our diverse communities.  No incitement of hatred or discrimination will be condoned.  All participants must operate consistent with the Festival Statements of Conduct and Safer Space, which can be viewed at this link: http://www.muskokapride.com/festival-statement-of-conduct.html

What are the Requirements for Vehicles?
The driver of any vehicle participating in the parade must have a valid Ontario Driver’s license of the class appropriate to the vehicle, and appropriate insurance, available for presentation at all times on the day of the parade. Drivers unable to produce a valid license or insurance will not be permitted to drive in the parade.

Application Deadline: Tuesday July 23rd, 2024
Questions? Please contact: muskokapridefestival@hotmail.com
Detailed instructions for parade day will be provided to accepted applicants

The applicant agrees to participate in the Muskoka Pride Parade 2024 in a manner consistent with the celebration of pride and positive values of diversity in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

The applicant has read and agrees to operate in a manner consistent with the Pride Statements of Conduct and Safer Spaces which can be found on the Muskoka Pride website  http://www.muskokapride.com/festival-statement-of-conduct.html

The applicant agrees to assume responsibility for ensuring that those participating in their group will also operate in the manner described above.

Parade Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless
The applicant and the collective individuals this application represents waives, discharges, and saves harmless,  Muskoka Pride Community, their officers, directors, volunteers, and agents; The District Municipality of Muskoka, their employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and agents;  and The Town of Bracebridge,  their employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and agents  OF AND FROM ALL claims, demands, damages, costs, or expenses in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to persons or property.

We will be contacting participants by July 25th, to confirm the information. If we have any further questions, we will be in touch sooner. You can email muskokapridefestival@hotmail.com if you have any questions.