Strathroy Pride has been dedicated to fostering and strengthen- ing an inclusive and welcoming community in Strathroy-Cara- doc since 2020. We have been so moved by the love and support this community has shown us, and each other, over the years. We are grateful to our amazing volunteers, com - mittee members, community partners and sponsors, including Premier supporters NE1 Spirits, Mainstreet Credit Union, Sad Nuggie and the Wright Family Performing Arts & Entertainment Centre Foundation. We hope you will join us on July 5th for Pride in the Park and celebrate community, diversity and acceptance, you won’t want to miss it!
Strathroy Pride in the Park – July 5th by Frank Emanuele Strathroy Pride is proud and excited to celebrate our 6th year on July 5th at Pride in the Park in Alexandra Park! The annual Pride flag raising starts at 11 am at Strathroy Town Hall, followed by Pride in the Park from noon until 4 pm. We have an incredible group of over 40 vendors, including local organizations, artisans and food vendors, alongside a variety of activities for the whole family! The event will also offer some incredible talent taking the stage, including two-spirit drag artist Chelazon Leroux, singer/ songwriter Sarah Smith and London’s own Aeolian Pride Chorus - es. Pride in the Park is free to attend and everyone is welcome!
Five Years and Ribfest Still Cookin’ Ribfest is back again this summer with finger-lickin’ good times for the whole family. Head to the Strathroy Fair Grounds Rec- reation Complex on July 4, 5 and 6 and enjoy the rib vendors competing for the 2025 title for Best Ribs and Best Sauce. The festival will open from 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Entrance to Ribfest and all the activities is free. Besides award-winning ribs, kids of all ages will find some - thing fun and exciting, including family-friendly activities in the Kids’ Zone, sponsored by Hamstra’s Carpet One. The Kid Zone will include bounce castles, games, face painting and more. It opens from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, 11 to 8 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. The Aquatic Park will also offer three public swims, one on Fri- day and two on Sunday. A beach volleyball tournament takes place on Saturday. The Strathroy Rotary Club will host the beer tent again this year. The older crowd can enjoy a beverage and watch a concert. Several local bands will take the stage, including 8 Second Ride and Brothers Wilde on Friday night and Loaded Dice, Sweet Sabertooth, and Bobnoxious on Saturday night.
Concerts start at 5:30 pm in the beer tent. However, only adults 19 and over can stay after 7 pm. Pick up your "$4 off Friday” voucher at Town Hall or the Down- town Strathroy Market on Saturday mornings. One voucher en- titles you to a discount of $4 at any rib vendor before 5 pm. For more information, contact Kait Topham, Events & Booking Coordinator for the Municipality, at 519-245-1105, Ext. 257 or visit the Events page at www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/living-here/ community-events. Photo courtesy of the Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality
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Hometown Strathroy-Caradoc June 2025
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