Organizers planning big Pride Week celebration in Battlefords

Following the flag-raising event, there will be a community barbecue in the parking lot on 100 St. at 12 Ave., at around 11 a.m., Monday as a fundraiser for Pride.

Waters said a number of local businesses have also stepped up help support the 2018 Pride week events and make a donation.

On Wednesday after 7 p.m., there will be a get together for Pride supporters at Porta Bella Restaurant’s Downstairs Bar, with an open mike event planned.

“It will be an easily way for people to gather and have fun,” Waters said.

Then, on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Battleford at the downtown park a local band will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Friday at midnight at the Capital Theatre in North Battleford people can attend a screening by donation to see the film Love, Simon.

Other events during the week include activities all-day on parade-day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Pride Fest. There will also be a stage set up outdoors downtown with live music for people to take in.

Then, on Sunday, at the Library in N.B. from 2 to 5 p.m. people can attend an event to hear some guest speakers for Pride Week.

For the Pride parade on Saturday, Waters said the event will start at 1 p.m. at Central Park near the N.B. Library this year. People need to gather at 12:45 p.m. if they wish to participate in the walk.

Participants will walk along 100 St. before returning to 19 Ave., then returning back to the park area.

Waters said she is hoping for a good turn-out for Pride.

“Last year there was more than I would have expected,” she said. “Lots of people, even if they don’t want to come to the street celebration, (have been asking) when is the walk.”

More details on the event will be available on Battlefords Pride Week 2018 Facebook Page.

Angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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by Angela Brown

Organizers planning big Pride Week celebration in Battlefords

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