2SLGBTQIA+

Pride Halton’s third year was its most dynamic yet. From flag‑raisings and yoga in June to the region’s biggest and only Pride parade, an inaugural Pride in the Park festival and festive winter gatherings, 2025 showed how deeply pride runs across Halton. Volunteers, community groups, businesses, and civic leaders came together to celebrate visibility, joy and belonging. Below is a look back at the events and milestones that made the year special. Pride365 – pre‑Pride celebrat

Hello friends, allies, and community members, I’m excited to share a significant milestone with you: PRISM Halton is now officially known as Pride Halton . Over the years, our organization has grown alongside the community it serves. What began as a grassroots initiative under the name PRISM Halton — built by volunteers who believed in creating safe, welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Halton — has evolved into a region-wide movement rooted in visibility, connection, an

Understanding the Basics of Pronouns in Halton Pronouns are the small words we use every day to refer to people—words like she , he , they , or ze . For many, they might seem insignificant. But for someone whose identity has been misunderstood or ignored, being referred to by the right pronouns can mean everything. It’s a simple act that tells someone, I see you and I respect who you are. At its core, using correct pronouns isn’t about political correctness—it’s about basic

PRIDE Halton's Annual Holiday Party The holidays are about more than twinkling lights and festive music, they’re about belonging. On December 7 in Milton , Pride Halton invites you to our Jingle & Mingle Holiday Celebration , an evening designed to bring people together across generations, identities, and experiences. Expect a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with laughter, music, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or on your own, you’ll find a co

When I joined PRISM Halton  in October 2024 , I was stepping into something that had already started to make waves. Pride Halton  had already run twice before, but I hadn’t experienced it myself. It was something I learned about after the fact — and once I did, I knew I wanted to help it grow and reach more people across the region. Finding My Place Like many, I wanted to get more involved locally but wasn’t sure where to begin. Between work and life, my “community gauge” was

People talk about coming out like it’s a one-time thing. Like you do it once, check the box, and move on. But honestly? It doesn’t work that way. I’ve come out more times than I can count. First to myself, then to my best friend, then my family. That was the big, emotional part. But after that, it just kept happening… at every new job, with every new group of people, every time someone casually asks, “So, do you have a wife?” And in that split second, I have to decide whether