Vernon Pride Society announces full lineup of events for annual weeklong celebration
The celebration includes a Pride March, Pride in the Park and community events aimed at visibility, inclusion and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents.
- On Monday, the Vernon Pride Society raised a pride flag at Vernon City Hall, officially launching a week of festivities supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- While Pride Week features lighthearted celebrations, the opening ceremony took a serious tone as speakers delivered messages of inclusivity alongside sharp political criticism.
- Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu criticized Kerry-Lynne Findlay, calling campaign promises to repeal SOGI123 a "load of BS and misinformation." Sandhu said her three children learned to be "kind, loving, accepting and caring" in schools with SOGI in place.
- Events range from Tuesday, June 2's "Human Library" at Cheek Dance Studio to Thursday, June 4's Two-Spirit, Trans & Non-Binary Storytelling Night at Caetani Cultural Centre.
- Festivities conclude Sunday, June 7, with a Pride Picnic at Kin Beach running from noon to 5 p.m., marking the community's week-long commitment to visibility and inclusion.
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Pride Week kicks off with joyful, yet fierce opening in Vernon
Vernon Pride Week officially got underway Monday with an opening ceremony that contained messages of inclusivity and welcoming along with pointed political criticism. The Vernon Pride Society raised a pride flag at city hall to mark the start of a week of festivities in support and celebation of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The opening ceremony saw a couple dozen residents and allies join the Vernon Pride board at city hall June 1. Vernon-Lumby MLA…
Vernon Pride Society announces full lineup of events for annual weeklong celebration
The Vernon Pride Society has unveiled its official lineup for the upcoming annual Pride Week celebrations, bringing a full week of inclusive events to the community from June 1 to 7. Festivities officially kick off on Monday, June 1, with an opening ceremony at Vernon City Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. Late...
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