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2025 Partners

Become an Experience Partner

Zones & areas are specific to each partner.
Your company will benefit from the branding and engagement opportunities within said zone/area

7 DJ’s > 4 Events

Seven DJ’s over four unique events, including festival launch, rooftop party, festival weekend, pool party

Gaming Zone

Let your branding tower nearly 30’ over the festival, yes you get to brand the rock wall, axe throwing, and escape room

Pride Pod

New for 2025, Let VR and community engagement take the lead. York Pride is excited to introduce the Pride Pod

Side Stage
Experience

Nothing says VIP, like dedicated space for meet & greets, private bar, lounge and being next to the stage

Sampling Zone

Does your company want a chance to reach 40K-60K people over two days? Experience true marketing!

Fashion Show

Six of the Greater Toronto Area’s best Queer designers hit main stage, are you ready to partner?

Pride Radio Canada

We’ve got space for one company on the Pride Launch Pad, that’s right visibility across Canada with this radio gig!

Accessibility

Accessibility is key moving forward, be a leading partner at the main stage, parade and Riley’s Room. Show You Care!

Dog Zone

Hundreds of dog owners over two days, why wouldn’t you want to lead in our pet friendly zone. Dogs just wanna have fun!

Kids Zone

45,000 ft² of total kids paradise this is going to be one busy space. Offering splash pad, face painting, inflatables, mini performances and much more.

Community Events

Print 25,000 stickers, tattoos and tote bags to give away with your logo on it for community outreach and engagement.

Creative Zone

Build out the most creative brand activation with York Pride for all ages. How would you like to engage thousands of guests through art?

International Artists

Sponsor Canadian artists for the headline show. Have your brand built into their show for 15K people to watch.

Beer Garden

Take over the vibe and branding in fruity tutti beer garden with thousands of happy guests.

19+ Sampling

Does your company want to sample 19+ products to our mature festival guests. Enjoy direct consumer engagement.

Glow & Go Zone

Leave a lasting impact on all ages as we add a dash of glitter to anyone who loves getting all sparkly.

Cooling/Heating Zones

Funny enough June is both hot and cold. Festival guests won’t forget who thought about them during their Katy Perry moments!

Phone Charging

To improve crowd retention and guests experience, ensuring people can lounge around and charge up is important. That’s something to get hyped up about!

Shade Zone

This year brings new challenges to keeping guests well shaded. Are you up for the challenge. Create a unique space for people to relax and catch a break.

Selfcare Zone

Does your company specialized in pampering festival guests. Want to showcase a product in a control environment?

Friendship Zone

Taylor Swift has made a mark on thousands of young teenagers. Continue the legacy of friendship bracelets and be the centre of attention.

Live Broadcasting

Would you like to share branding space and build out York Pride national broadcast for 2025. Reach out and see how we’re going #public

Mini Mega Trucks

The ultimate dirt pit for all ages. Yes remotely controlled vehicles, a lot of dirt and anyone and everyone excited to get a chance to play with mini mega trucks.

New Zones Each Year!

Can’t find something your brand fits into? Not a problem, connect with out team and let’s figure out something together. There’s plenty of options, however limited space, act fast!

Become an Momentum Partner

Official Vehicle/ Dealership Partner

Make an impressive impact on parade day. Proudly shuttle our biggest artists from downtown/airport.

Official Travel Partner

All eyes are on you; partner up with York Pride to host the most fantastic giveaway in our history. The ball is in your court!

Official Hotel Partner

Make your brand the go-to brand for guests to book a stay 365 days a year. Support accommodations in different ways.

Official Energy and Utility Partner

Be in the heart of the action across multiple malls in York Region. Keep the energy up, and help build momentum for a special year!

Official
Developer Partner

The monopoly is yours. Play a role is being integrated across the festival grounds. Physical infrastructure keeps the event moving.

Official Fitness and Wellness Partner

What’s it feel like to be the MVP? We’ll show you! Led the space of healthy active living.

Official Home Improvement Partner

Building something meaningful onsite with us. Is your brand community-driven? Let’s get creative!

Official Internet or Telecoms Partner

Let’s team up and offer guests something that they can’t resist. Connect Zone, Free Wi-Fi?

Our partners enhance the experience of everyone who attends our events. Still, have questions about how you fit into the picture? Book a discovery call with York Pride.

Investing in our community

York Pride has re-invested $750,000 back into the community. After 2025, we will officially make it to our million-dollar mark for re-investment into our local community. This includes but is not limited to supporting education through interactive activities in schools, emerging artists, job creation for tourism, local businesses and diversity development across the York Region.

Public Funders

York Pride is preparing to celebrate our 25th Milestone Celebration. All levels of government are supporting the 2025 festival. Anticipated to attract 52,500 York Region residents and 7,500 tourists from across Ontario. This year is the most exciting year to partner with our organization; partnerships will close by the end of March 2025. If you have any questions, please connect with a teammate at support@yorkpride.ca

  • Province of Ontario and York Pride work together to build strong 2SLGBTQ+ tourism in York Region. York Pride receives multiple grants annually to support growth.

  • Each year York Pride in partnership with Oxford Properties through Upper Canada & Hillcrest Mall engage with thousands of people.

  • Magna International & York Pride partner up to power up volunteerism in the community. Supporting over 200 people across to give back to the community.

  • Through UCM and HCM York Pride advertises on Cineplex hero screens to thousands of people.

  • Main Street Realty & York Pride painted the town rainbow. This partnership provided businesses on Main Street decals for the festival.

  • Each year York Pride works with hundreds of businesses across the region to highlight pride month, join in on unique business development and partner together.

  • York Pride works with UniversalCare to improve accessibility to festival guests through Riley's Room, Pride Parade seating and Main Stage support. Our branding ran on 5 screens across York Region and seen by over half million people.

  • Metrolinx & York Pride in 2025 will create unique ways to encourage more transit through the Barrie line and Go Buses to visit the festival.

  • Home Depot supports York Pride annually as our official supplier.

  • CUPE 905 in Newmarket is the home base for York Pride. Looking to offer space for office use? York Pride is looking to grow!

  • Sportsclips Haircuts is on the pride playing field, introducing a pride promotion all day long at the festival.

  • Each year, Starbucks Canada generously supports the festivals volunteer program through food, beverage and merchandise donations.

  • Through UCM and HCM York Pride advertises on Cineplex kiosk screens to thousands of people.