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A Recap of the 2026 Queen City Pride Parade

16 June 2026
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University of Regina faculty, staff, students, and their friends and family hit the streets for the 2026 Queen City Pride Parade on June 13, showing support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and spreading Pride throughout the city.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the gallery below.

Highlights from the 2026 Queen City Pride Parade

Large group of University of Regina participants posing behind a banner reading “Learn & Grow with Pride,” with rainbow balloon decorations above.

University of Regina faculty, staff, students, and their friends and family show up to march in the 2026 Queen City Pride Parade. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

Four parade participants standing side by side holding hand-drawn Pride signs with messages supporting inclusion, gender-affirming care, and community

A closer look at some of the creative and colourful messages being shared at Pride. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

Parade participants walking along a path, one carrying a large rainbow flag with a white butterfly emblem and “UR Pride” text

Spotted, UR Pride leading the way. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

Three parade participants wearing tie-dye shirts stand together in front of a decorated float with rainbow balloons

U of R members celebrating Pride side by side. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

Two parade participants standing together, one holding a green bubble gun, both wearing bright clothing, with a Pride float behind them

Smiles all around as the parade kicks off. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

: Four University of Regina participants stand together at a Pride parade, one raising a green bubble gun as bubbles float overhead, with decorated vehicles and a rainbow balloon display in the background.

Bubble guns and big smiles from members of the University Communications and Marketing team. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

University of Regina parade participant wearing a rainbow tie-dye shirt and white hat holds small Pride flags while standing among a crowd near a decorated float.

Spreading joy on and off campus, is Dr. Sujatha Ross (Advisor for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office).  Credit: University Communications and Marketing

A group of University of Regina participants gathered at a Pride parade, including a person seated in a wheelchair holding a small rainbow flag, surrounded by others holding flags.

I spy with my little eye...a whole lot of U of R faculty and staff in this photo! Credit: University Communications and Marketing

Parade participants walking down a city street behind a decorated float, holding rainbow flags and pinwheels, with trees and vehicles along the route

Caught in action: Pride flowing through the city. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

University of Regina Pride float decorated with rainbow balloon columns moves along the parade route as participants walk beside it.

At the U of R, we float in style. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up in support, and to the amazing teams who helped bring it all together, including UR Pride, the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Media, Art, and Performance, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University Advancement, and University Communications and Marketing.

Pride goes beyond the parade. Explore 2SLGBTQIA+ supports and resources.

 

Banner photo: University of Regina at the 2026 Queen City Pride Parade. Credit: University Communications and Marketing

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