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Posted on: May 25, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Celebrate Pride Season in Coquitlam

Pride flag in front of trees and buildings in Coquitlam

Celebrate Pride in Coquitlam with events and activities for all ages designed to foster connection, celebrate diversity and support an inclusive community.

COQUITLAM, B.C., May 25, 2026 – Celebrate Pride in Coquitlam with events and activities for all ages designed to foster connection, celebrate diversity and support an inclusive community. Come take part in a variety of programs throughout June and July that recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ2S+ community. 

The Pride flag will be flying at City Hall starting on June 1, with Pride banners also set to be displayed at locations across the City later this summer. These flags, alongside rainbow-coloured lighting on Pinetree Way and the rainbow crosswalk on Burlington Avenue, showcase the City’s support for Pride in Coquitlam.

Celebrating Inclusion 

Pride is an important component of the City of Coquitlam’s continuous efforts to foster welcoming, inclusive and respectful environments across City facilities, programs, services and public spaces.

This year, the City is offering a variety of activities and events for all ages that increase community connection, boost creativity and encourage reflection and learning. 

Highlights include:

  • Maillardville Families Celebrate Pride! at Maillardville Community Centre
    Saturday, June 6, 1 – 3 p.m. | Course ID 227886
  • Poirier Youth BBQ at Centennial Pavilion
    Friday, June 12, 4 – 6 p.m. | Course ID 217009
  • Queer Authors Book and Tea at Dogwood Pavilion 
    Monday, June 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Course ID 229913

A full schedule of events and activities can be found at coquitlam.ca/pride.

Attend the Coquitlam Pride Festival in July

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Coquitlam Pride Festival, organized by the Tri-Cities Pride Society and supported by the City of Coquitlam. Join us on Saturday, July 4, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre for a day of family-friendly events, workshops, entertainment and food from 12 – 5 p.m. 

For updates, visit tricitiespride.ca/festival.

Local LGBTQ2S+ Resources and Supports

Explore local resources ensuring a more inclusive, safe environment for LGBTQ2S+ individuals:

For more resources, visit coquitlam.ca/pride.

Ongoing Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI

As an organization, Coquitlam is on a journey to better serve its vibrant and diverse community by applying the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to guide the City’s policies, operations, language and services. Supported by the recently adopted Accessibility and Inclusion Plan, this work reflects the City’s continued efforts to reduce and remove barriers, and create more inclusive spaces, services, and experiences across the community. 

Learn more at coquitlam.ca/EDI.

Media contacts:
Karen Basi
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
PRCS_info@coquitlam.ca  

Manisha Dutta
Senior Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI@coquitlam.ca     

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