Come together for Pride 2024!
Join UM celebrations throughout Pride week, May 24 to June 2.
The University of Manitoba is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff.
UM’s Pride celebrations are a reflection of UM’s continued allyship, enthusiasm and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Take the opportunity to gather and celebrate our pride with UM’s diverse communities!
UM Pride events
Friday, May 24
Campus Pride Week Kick-off
Where: Room 200 – Faculty of Education
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we kick-off UM Campus Pride 2024. The event will feature special guest speakers and the unveiling of UM’s new pride visual experience. Everyone is invited to a reception with tea, coffee, snacks and other light refreshments.
Monday, May 27
U of Them Climbing Club
Where: Bouldering Room, Frank Kennedy Centre
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
UM Recreation Services continues to create welcoming and safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. Come try out bouldering, offered every Monday with the U of Them climbing group. There is a drop-in fee of $21.
Thursday, May 30
Pride button making
Where: First floor, UMSU University Centre (near UMSU Service Centre)
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UMSU with the Rainbow Pride Centre (RPC) will once again host a button making day! Drop by any time between 11 – 2 to create your own unique buttons to show off at Pride. Pride-themed snacks and drinks will also be served.
Sunday, June 2
Winnipeg Pride Parade
Meet time: 10:45 a.m.
Meeting location: Memorial Boulevard
Parade: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Parade route: North on Memorial Boulevard, East down Portage Avenue to the Forks.
By registering to walk or roll in the parade with UM, you’ll receive the newly re-designed UM Pride merchandise while supplies last. Come early to get your fan, t-shirt, buttons or bubbles. Bring your friends, family, pets and join our UM community as we dance to DJ tunes, celebrate amongst the bubbles and enjoy being part of the largest crowd in the parade!
Following the parade, all are welcome to enjoy the onsite entertainment, vendors and festival events.
Register to participate today!