Events
Date & Time
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. | Riverwalk Commons
Description
Total Downtown closure, PRIDE ON RIVERWALK takes over the streets. Live stage entertainment featuring local emerging artists.
Throughout the afternoon right into the evening of the same day of the York Pride Parade join us at Riverwalk Commons, in Newmarket for the annual Main Stage Concert, Community Fair, Home Depot Interactive Zone, Grizzly Gardens Beer Garden, Pop-up Shops and lots of food options
Enjoy picnic areas, street buskers, art installations, rock-climbing, and picture-perfect moments. Plenty of beautiful and charming restaurants and bars to hop around from with varying parties and events to stop by.
The event will close with a secret special performance with a pyrotechnic display. All of our events are outdoor, open to the public and free to attend.
Date & Time
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Main Street
Description
Unite in the streets with thousands of people in Newmarket on this special day to celebrate over 100 community groups, businesses, supporters and 2SLGBTQ+ advocates doing the very important work in York Region.
Come cheer on nearly 2000 colourful participants with creative floats, marching groups, and interactive displays of rainbow awesomeness.
Date & Time
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | 165 Pony Drive
Description
Dazzling performances under the night sky.
Reserve your FREE picnic table under the twinkling night sky in the middle of the road in a special pride lounge setup and experience one of Ontario’s wildest outdoor catwalk concerts in York Region.
Building a platform for identifying artists is a key component of our programming. We’ve set out to promote the unseen talents of local 2SLGBTQ+ artists within and beyond York Region. The various art forms have unique ways of bringing communities together.
Enjoy art installations, food vendors and more
Food onsite: Yes (Food Trucks, Vendors, Restaurants, Bars)
Interactive Zone: Fair Games, Lounge, Art installations
Washrooms: Yes
Event Site: Fully Accessible
Date & Time
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Riverwalk Commons
Description
Join us on July 1, 2022, for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring:
- Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons featuring Ear Candy and Blush
- Interactive activities for the whole family
- Roaming entertainment
- Buskers
- Vendors
- and more!
Date & Time
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | George Richardson Park (Bayview Parkway)
Description
Don’t miss the music from the Newmarket Citizen’s Band from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. followed by a live concert from 9 to 10 p.m. featuring the band Switchbeat. Fireworks will take place from approximately 10:10 to 10:30 p.m.
Date & Time
July 7th, 2022 to September 1st, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Riverwalk Commons
Description
Join us every Thursday evening from July 7 to September 1 for a free tribute concert at Riverwalk Commons. Free Admission. Each concert will feature amazing local performers and a premier tribute band from approximately 6 to 9 p.m. Please check back for more event details.