Saskatoon Pride
Saskatoon Pride is an LGBT pride festival, held annually in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[1] Organized by the Saskatoon Diversity Network, a non-profit organization incorporated in 2002, the event takes place in early June each year.[2]
In its current form, Saskatoon Pride was first held in 2001.[3] Community groups in the city had held their own pride-themed events prior to this date, but 2001 marked the first time they were coordinated into a conventional Pride festival with a parade.[3]
The event kicks off with a raising of the rainbow flag at Saskatoon City Hall on the Monday of Pride Week,[4] and concludes with a parade and community fair on the Saturday.[5]
References
- ↑ "Saskatoon Pride Festival predicted to be largest ever held in Saskatchewan". Metro, June 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Religious groups support Pride Week". Saskatoon StarPhoenix, June 8, 2013.
- 1 2 "Documenting diversity in Saskatoon". Saskatoon StarPhoenix, June 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Flag raising kicks off Pride Festival". CBC News, June 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Saskatoon Pride Festival finishes with dancing in the streets". CKOM, June 16, 2012.
External links
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