On Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. the Town of Cobourg invites community members to join us for a flag raising ceremony out front of Victoria Hall in celebration of Pride Month.
Pride Month brings Cobourg together to celebrate the history, courage, and diversity of Cobourg’s Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, and Questioning communities (2SLGBTQ+). Members of the community are encouraged to reach out, connect to support each other and celebrate together. The annual flag raising ceremony is an opportunity for the community to show solidarity, promote dialogue, and strengthen our collective commitment to inclusivity.
The Town is committed to addressing the unique challenges facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities to build a more inclusive and equitable Cobourg. The Progressive Pride Flag will be raised at Victoria Hall (corner of King St. and Second St.) and Jubilee Park for the month of June.
All members of the community are welcome to join Mayor Cleveland, members of Council, members of PFLAG Canada – Cobourg Chapter, and Town of Cobourg staff representatives for the flag raising and brief remarks.
Community PRIDE Events
Cobourg Police Community BBQ
The Cobourg Police Service will kick off Pride Month by hosting a free community barbeque on Friday, June 6, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the police station (107 King Street). Everyone is welcome. Donations to support the local PFLAG Chapter are welcome.
Downtown Cobourg Pride
The third annual Downtown Pride Day will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day features all-day festivities, a family zone, street market and local artisan show, delicious food trucks, and more. The Pride Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Victoria Park, travelling west on King Street, ending at the Police Station. To keep the celebration going, extended patios will remain open throughout the evening—come for the parade, stay for the fun! Learn more at www.Facebook.com/downtowncobourg.
Road Closure
King Street West will be closed from Spring Street to Division Street from 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 8 to create a pedestrian-friendly walkway and allow extended patios to remain open throughout the evening. Second Street will also be closed during this time.
King Street East from Division Street to McGill Street will also be closed Saturday, June 7, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
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