Capital Pride (Ottawa)
| Ottawa Capital Pride Fierté dans la capitale | |
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Parade marchers passing the Parliament Buildings during the Ottawa Pride parade on August 26, 2007 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Pride festival and parade |
| Begins | August 17, 2024 |
| Ends | August 25, 2024 |
| Frequency | Annually, mid to late August |
| Locations | National Capital Region Ottawa, Ontario Gatineau, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45°25′29″N 75°41′42″W / 45.424721°N 75.695000°W |
| Country | Canada |
| Years active | 39 |
| Inaugurated | June 28, 1986 |
| Founder | Gays of Ottawa (GO) |
| Previous event | August 19–27, 2023 |
| Next event | August 17–25, 2024 |
| Organised by | Pride Week Committee (since May 9, 1997) |
| Filing status | Not-for-Profit Corporation |
| Website | Ottawa Capital Pride |
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Ottawa Capital Pride is an annual LGBTQ pride event, festival, and parade held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and Gatineau, Quebec, from mid to late August. Established in 1986, it has evolved into a 7- to 9-day celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, advocating for equality, diversity, and inclusion in the National Capital Region. The festival offers bilingual events in English and French, known as 'Capital Pride / Fierté dans la capitale', blending local pride with national importance.
The Ottawa Pride Parade, initiated in 1989 and now held on the fourth Sunday of August, has significantly expanded in size and impact. Serving as a platform for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, it has achieved notable milestones in legal victories and inclusivity initiatives. Despite facing challenges, including financial hardships and occasional controversies, Ottawa Pride remains a prominent symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and unity in the Ottawa community. It also extends a warm welcome to 2SLGBTQIA+ diversity from around the world, bridging local and national pride with global significance.