Progress Pride flag raising event
June 1, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Celebration Square
The City will raise the Progress Pride Flag at Mississauga Celebration Square with Rainbow Sauga Alliance to honour Pride Month and our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Members of the public are invited to take part in this event, which includes a reception following the flag raising. The Pride flag will fly proudly at all Mississauga-owned and operated facilities with more than one flag pole throughout the month of June.
Lighting the clock tower
June 1, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Celebration Square
To recognize this important month, the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit with a rainbow of colours on June 1 and all other evenings in June when another cause isn’t scheduled to be recognized.
Family Drop-In: Pride Rainbow Craft
June 6, 2026 | 2 to 3 p.m. | Lakeview Library
Join us for a family-friendly program at your local library. Play, discover and learn together with literacy-based activities.
Book Club: Let's Talk Pride
June 9, 2026 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
This June, join us to celebrate Pride Month. Read and discuss poems, short stories and novels, essays, lyrics and scenes from plays – any work written by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors.
Movie Discussion Club: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
June 11, 2026 | 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Noel Ryan Auditorium, Hazel McCallion Central Library
This June, we celebrate Pride Month with a discussion of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Watch at home on Kanopy or join us in the auditorium for a screening at 5:30 p.m. before the Discussion Club.
Drag is Art
June 18, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Noel Ryan Auditorium, Hazel McCallion Central Library
Join us for a live makeup demonstration and conversation. Learn the secrets and techniques behind the mesmerizing art form of drag. From contouring to highlighting, blending to bold expressions, they will cover it all.
Trivia Night: Celebrate Pride!
June 25, 2026 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
Participants compete for bragging rights by answering a challenging range of questions on pop culture, current events and literature. Attend on your own or bring friends.
Book List
Celebrate the richness of 2SLGBTQIA+ voices with a vibrant collection of stories for all ages, from children to teens to adults.
Bottoms (2023)
June 4, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
June 11, 2026 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
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Buddies (1985)
June 18, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
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But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
June 25, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Hazel McCallion Central Library
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