Walking in the Battle Creek Pride Parade was a vibrant and empowering experience, where people of all identities united to celebrate love, equality, and inclusivity. Marching through the streets, we become part of a powerful movement, showing support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and standing up for acceptance and visibility. Surrounded by colorful floats, uplifting music, and the joy of shared pride, walking in the parade was not just an event—but a statement that love and unity triumph over hate.

The Battle Creek Pride Festival is back, bigger and better than ever! This vibrant celebration will feature hundreds of vendors offering unique goods, local crafts, and 2SLGBTQ+ pride merchandise. Food trucks will line the streets, serving up delicious bites for every taste. The festival will also showcase incredible drag performances, live music, and so much more, making it a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you're there to shop, eat, or enjoy the entertainment, the Battle Creek Pride Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and pride for all!

This year’s theme was unity as we came together to show solidarity and support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community with our fellow Pride groups from the surrounding area. In a candlelight ceremony we remembered those we have lost and honored the memory of those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community who have died, especially those who were victims of violence or discrimination. Our speakers raised awareness of issues facing the 2SLGBTQ+ community, such as discrimination, violence, and the need for equality and acceptance.

Since 2020, BC Pride Week has kicked off with a fun and educational Thursday evening trivia game show – LGBTQ&A.  Sponsored by New Story Books, 16 local celebrity contestants compete for prizes by answering sometimes serious, sometimes goofy questions about queer-related people, places, politics, history, and current events.  The first two years of LGBTQ&A were performed virtually, due to COVID mandates.  But since then, a live audience has laughed, learned, and cheered on our good-natured players.

What better way to end our amazing parade than with a free drag show downtown in front of the always welcoming Cafe Rica? The show was incredible and the turn out was our best ever.