Kamloops Pride

What to Expect at the Pride Festival 2026! Here is everything you need to know for Sunday, June 14th.

Safety - Paladin Security, St John Ambulance, and Kamloops Pride volunteers will be on site to ensure things are running smoothly and assist anyone who needs it. If you need help, feel free to stop by the Kamloops Pride Booth beside the stage.

RCMP Presence - In the interest of transparency and preparedness, this is a summary of what the RCMP has told Kamloops Pride Society regarding their presence at Kamloops Pride events 2026. Kamloops Pride has requested that the RCMP NOT be present at any Kamloops Pride events. However, they have made us aware that they will be present in the following ways:
PRIDE FESTIVAL: Officers will not be patrolling the Festival. However, uniformed officers will be patrolling the FIFA watching event at the Rotary Bandshell which is happening at the same time as the Pride Festival on the other side of Riverside Park. RCMP officers may check in at the Kamloops Pride booth at the Festival, or pass near the Festival in their patrol duties. We have requested that they keep to the perimeters of the Festival area and limit any interactions to speaking directly to Kamloops Pride Board members at the Kamloops Pride booth.

Performers - We are pleased to bring some incredible performers to the Festival this year! Hosting, we have Canada’s Drag Race Finalist, PM! Joining them, we have Justin Abit, Stevie Nips, Gul Kaur, Shekinah and the Kamloops Performance Company, and Running with Pianos! We will have a few speeches from the Grand Marshal and current society President and end the Festival with beats by DJ Percusshunkidd!

Drag Story Time - There will be 2 story time readings at 1pm and 2pm by Autumn Horizon on the grass at the northeast corner of our Festival area. Look for the rainbow blankets!

Food - Our food vendor lineup includes Kochi Bao, Kuzina Messer Culinaire, Dave’s Fluffy Treats, Yogi Berri & Crepes, Biggz BBQ and Grill, My Big Fat Greek Food Truck in the parking lot to the northwest of Sandman Centre.

Parking - We suggest parking in the lot at Station Plaza Road and 6th Avenue if you are able to walk about 5 minutes. Closer parking is located near Sandman Centre off Riverside Park E or on Lorne Street. Accessible parking indicated with signs can be found along Lorne Street or in the Sandman Centre lot off Riverside Park E.

Low Sensory Zone - A low sensory zone is being run by LETS and can be found at the north end of our Festival area, closer to the river.

Washrooms - There are gendered, public washrooms near the waterpark just past the Festival area. There are also a few porta potties, including an accessible one, located in the parking lot by Sandman Centre.