‘Bigger than ever': 4 reasons to check out this year's Pride Parade in Milton

Hamilton Spectator

19-07-2025

It's time to add a little colour to Milton's downtown.
Pride Halton is back on Main Street on July 20. Starting at 2 p.m., the free, family-friendly event will feature music, dancing and a whole lot of rainbows.
Melanie Tremills, chair of Prism Halton, said there's a lot to be excited about. 'This year's event will be bigger than ever and we can't wait to celebrate Pride with our community in Milton and beyond.
'From local talent to lively performances, we're planning a day that truly reflects the spirit of our 2SLGBTQIA+ family and the incredible support of our allies.'
The Milton event is the only Pride Parade in Halton region. It's a fairly new tradition — the 2025 event is
the third edition of the community parade
. It has been steadily growing each year with more sponsors, dignitaries and viewers taking part.
Organizers are bringing the celebration beyond Main Street in 2025 with Pride in the Park. Following the march, the Pride in the Park Festival begins at the Milton Fairgrounds with local performers, community vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
The evening will wrap up with the Pride in the Park Drag Show. The 19-plus show is ticketed and showcases local drag queens.
Organizers behind the parade said behind all the fun, the day is about drawing people together for joy, connection and empowerment. Prism Halton, a local organization advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, said the parade aims to foster inclusivity, celebrate diversity and create a space where everyone feels seen and valued.
You don't have to wait for the big parade
to take part in local Pride celebrations. There are events throughout June you can check out. There's a pre-Pride Parade Drag Show on July 19 at The Eighth Note to help get you in the mood for celebration.