Prince Albert’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Two-Spirit Pride Week May 31, 2008

June 1 to 7, 2008 has been declared by the Mayor and City Council as “Prince Albert’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Two-Spirit Pride Week”. This year’s theme is “Love Builds a Community”.

Pre-Pride events: To help off-set the costs of the events planned for Pride week, we are holding a Steak Night Fundraiser at Zorba’s Lounge on Sunday, May 25, from 5pm to 8pm. There will be door prizes and 50/50 draws. This event is open to all ages and genders. Youth under the age of 18 are welcome to attend as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Sunday: June 1
Family Fun Day in the Park
Kinsmen Park - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Free BBQ and games

Monday: June 2
Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and Press Conference
Memorial Square at City Hall
10:00am

Tuesday: June 3
Free Movie Night and panel discussion
John M Cuelenaere Public Library (Movie TBA)
7:00pm

Wednesday: June 4
Queer-a-Rama Bowling Tourney
Minto Bowl and Rec Centre - 201 13th Street East

Thursday: June 5
Queer Talk - Panel discussion LGBT2A community members sharing their experiences living in P.A. (both positive and challenges) and ways to create a more accepting and safe community for all.

Friday: June 6
TBA

Saturday: June 7
Pride Parade - line-up 11:00am, March at 12:00pm
Rally at Memorial Square at City Hall after the Parade, approximately 1:00pm

Line-up begins at 11:00am at 4th Avenue and River Street West
Parade begins at 12:00pm: Leave from 4th Avenue and River Street West, march East to 1st Avenue West, turn right and march to 13th Street West, turn left and march to Central Avenue, turn left and march down Central ending at City Hall Memorial Square for a Rally.

Pride Dance - 9:00pm to 1:00am at the P.A. Union Centre - (Alcohol Free)

Official Website: http://www.saskatoonpride.ca/?p=81