Beats in the Square

Celebrate Pride and Indigenous History Month

Beats in the Square is a free community event that celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ people and Indigenous history and identity through music, dance, performances and community connection.

ASL interpretation will be available.

Community organizations will also be on site to share resources and information:

• Spectrum Waterloo Region
• Camino/OK2BME
• PFLAG Waterloo Wellington Perth
• Tri-Pride
• Thrive HIV Prevention and Support
• Waterloo Public Library
• Willow River Centre
• SHORE Centre

Getting here and parking

Best ways to get to Waterloo Public Square:

• walk, bike or roll
• take public transit – check Grand River Transit for routes and schedules
• free parking in uptown lots – check the parking map

Get directions to Waterloo Public Square.

Check the weather before you go

Beats in the Square is weather dependent. If there is rain or severe weather, the event will be cancelled. 

For updates, check this page or follow Create Waterloo on Instagram or Facebook.

Find a washroom

Find nearby accessible washrooms:

• the Uptown Loo washroom near the corner of Kuntz Lane and King Street South
• an accessible washroom at City Hall - use the outside entrance on Regina Street South

Both washrooms:

• are open daily until 10 p.m.
• are gender neutral
• are wheelchair accessible
• have an adult change table (no sling provided)
• have accessible water fountains and bottle filling stations
• include tactile maps and indicators