The Ottawa Dyke March first took place July 10, 2004, in solidarity with other dyke marches around the world. Even though the march has grown and evolved since its inception, it still maintains the same values that inspired Ottawa dykes to take to the street in the first place: namely our opposition to the commercialization of queer culture and the discrimination that affects dykes in our society. We are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.
In 2020, we hosted our first virtual event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Dykes Gone Digital. You can find our Dykes Gone Digital statement, livestream recording of the event, and promotional materials on the Dykes Gone Digital archive page.
In 2024, we celebrated 20 years of Resistance and Radical Self-Love!
And this year, we are so looking forward to celebrating 21 years of SHOWING UP as dykes with all dykes and alongside everyone that loves dykes.
Ottawa dyke March 2025
Shout out to Vern Martin-Ivie [@VPACKART] for their kick ass poster design - please give them a follow, engage with their work and buy their art at this year’s community gathering vendor market.
It’s our 21st anniversary this year and we are coming together and “Showing Up!” for our march, rally and community gathering!
Join us on Saturday, August 23rd at 1pm.
MARCHE DYKE D’OTTAWA 2025
La Marche Dyke d'Ottawa aura 20 ans cette année ! Nous célébrerons 20 ans de résistance et d'amour de soi radical en marchant ensemble dans les rues : les dykes âgées, les dykes jeunes, les dykes folles, les dykes handicapées, les dykes noires, les dykes autochtones, les dykes de couleurs, les dykes trans, les dykes à genre non-conforme, les dykes butch, les dykes femmes, les dykes grosses, les dykes pauvres - nous sommes TOUTES ici.
want to Support the annual Ottawa dyke march financially?
We gratefully accept e-transfers: [ottawadykemarch@gmail.com].
We have autodeposit turned on to make sure that all the energies and entities know we are very open to abundance!
Please note that Ottawa Dyke March is a grassroots community organization that is not able to provide official donation receipts. Your donation literally co-creates this event and will pay for: honorariums to all speakers, the DJ(s) and performers; provide ASL/LSQ interpretation; food for community gathering meal; materials for entertaining kids; and maintaining this website!
Thank you so much! Your care and support means the world to us! xoxo