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2025 Partners

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.

Become an Strategic Partner

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

Two people riding a swing ride at an amusement park on a bright, sunny day.

Zipline

Let your branding tower nearly 30’ over the festival, yes you get to brand the entire unit!

A young boy wearing a blue shirt uses a virtual reality headset labeled "York Pride" at a public event with a stage and seated audience, including women sitting on white chairs and a small wooden table outside a building with colorful flags.

Pride Pod

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

A drag queen performs on a colorful stage with a microphone as audience members watch and smile, with a bar setup nearby.

Side Stage
Experience

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

A man in green pants and black shoes is climbing a colorful outdoor rock climbing wall at a crowded event on a sunny day.

Gaming

Let your branding tower nearly 30’ over the festival, yes you get to brand the rock wall, Axe throwing and Foam Party!

Tech charging station with digital screens and colorful seating in an indoor lounge area.

Connectivity

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!

A smiling young woman and man sitting at a black table talking at an outdoor festival, with a crowd of people and tents in the background.

Beer Garden

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

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

A young male DJ wearing a white cap with 'RED ROOM' written on it and a black jacket, performing at a DJ console with a digital display and Pioneer DJ logo, in front of a large digital red, orange, and yellow LED screen.

DJS

Seven DJ’s over two unique events, including official after party and festival weekend.

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Sampling Zone

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

Three people posing at a fashion event with a black backdrop displaying the text '1664 FASHION WEEK TORONTO'. The person in the middle is dressed in vibrant red and purple fashion, wearing a red beret, red sunglasses, and black gloves. The person on the left is wearing a black sweater with colorful designs, gray pants, and black shoes. The person on the right is wearing a black floral jacket and a black skirt, holding a black quilted purse, and wearing silver shoes.

Fashion Show

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

A woman wearing headphones is speaking into a microphone during a recording session at Pride Radio Canada. There is a logo for Pride Radio Canada overlaid on the image.

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!

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Accessibility

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

A dog running through a sea of pink rubber balls, carrying a pink ball in its mouth.

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!

Children playing carnival ring toss games at a fair, with colorful striped columns and a woman supervising.

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.

Three women standing together behind a table with a colorful banner celebrating 50 years of Upper Canada Hillcrest and York Pride in a shopping mall. They are wearing red shirts with York Pride logos, with one woman holding a rainbow fan and another making a peace sign.

Community Events

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

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Glow & Go Zone

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

A man with sunglasses and a black mesh shirt standing next to a sign promoting a free ice cream offer for taking a quiz, with colorful, artistic backgrounds featuring leaves and vibrant patterns.

Selfcare Zone

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

Colorful beaded bracelets with letter beads spelling 'PRIDE' and 'TRANS' on a pink surface with shadows.

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.

Three people standing on a stage at a Pride parade. The person on the left is wearing a red dress and red Nike sneakers. The person in the middle is wearing a rainbow-colored shirt, sparkling pants, a pink hat, and holding a pink flower. The person on the right is wearing a silver vest, metallic shorts, and a flower crown, holding a microphone. In the background, there are rainbow flags and colorful decorations, with a tall building and balconies with spectators.

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

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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.

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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!

Become an Momentum Partner

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Official Vehicle/ Dealership Partner

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

A miniature rainbow flag, a blue airplane model, two airline tickets, and a blue passport holder on a purple background.

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!

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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?

International Artists

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

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.

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.