FIERTE SIMCOE PRIDE
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SIMCOE COUNTY — Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) announces the eighth annual county-wide Pride festivities, taking place from July 29 to Aug. 11, 2019.
FSP formed in 2012 with the vision of a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports and unites gender and sexually diverse communities. The 2019 theme “Our History” acknowledges 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, the beginning of the modern Pride movement, as well as other global and local histories. It also gives us the opportunity to begin building a vision for the future.
Fierté Simcoe Pride 2019 is a 14-day-long festival of events throughout Simcoe County including:
- July 30 – Opening at the County; flag raisings in Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Barrie
- July 29 – Flag Raisings in Tiny, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay
- July 31 – Flag Raisings in Ramara, Rama First Nation, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood
- Aug. 1 – Flag Raisings in Essa, CFB Borden, New Tecumseth, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Clearview
- Aug. 1 – Pop Up in Clearview, with a film showing at the municipal hall and booth at the Stayner Farmers' Market
- Aug. 2 – Pride Prom & Dance Party in Barrie, featuring an under 19 and 19+ portion; tickets $10 ahead, $15 at the door
- Aug. 3 – Two Spirit Pow Wow, an affiliate event hosted by the Georgian Bay Two Spirit Pow Wow at Springwater Park
- Aug. 3 – Pride Picnic at Sunset Point Park, Collingwood
- Aug. 4 – Dusk to Dawn Movie Night at Sunset Drive In Theatre, Oro-Medonte
- Aug. 6 – Flag Raising in Orillia; Potluck Social in Wasaga Beach
- Aug. 7 – Candlelight Vigil at Neezhoday Park in Midland
- Aug. 8 – 4th Annual Trans Pride March in Orillia, followed by a picnic at Couchiching Beach Park
- Aug. 9 – Pride Social in Bradford at Don Cherry's Sports Grill
- Aug. 10 – 5th Annual Simcoe County Pride Awards Gala
- Aug. 11 – Walk, Run, and Roll with Pride at Barrie’s waterfront
- Aug. 11 – Pride Festival at Meridian Place, featuring vendors, performers, and family fun
- Aug. 11 – Pride Mega T-Dance and Foam Party at Meridian Place
Individuals, groups, and businesses can still help contribute by making a donation online here. More information on events and affiliate events can be found online.
Fierté Simcoe Pride welcomes the whole community to join in celebration!
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