Pride in Port Coquitlam is just around the corner and is being held at Lions Park on Sat., July 22 and will celebrate LGBT2SQ+ communities with live music, crafts, food and community displays. This year's Pride in PoCo will tie in with the City's Music in the Park series.
Everyone is invited to attend this family-friendly event, which reflects Port Coquitlam's commitment to removing barriers and developing welcoming, inclusive and safe places for the City's diverse populations, including the LGBT2SQ+ community and gender diverse people.
The Pride in PoCo Event at Lions Park is on July 22 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and will include Community organizations such as:
- Terry Fox Library
- Port Coquitlam Downtown Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA)
- Family Smart
- RBC and
- Community Police
These organizations will provide resources and activities.
The event will include a City info booth and performances by LGBT2SQ+ community and gender diverse people. Performances by:
- Carrie Dawn
- Scarlett Rosé and
- Rich Elle
Food Vendors:
- Mr. Taco and
- Sweet Tooth Creamery
The events are part of Pride Season and adds to the wide range of events that take place across Canada over the summer (June to September) to celebrate the LGBT2SQ+ community and gender-diverse people. City Hall will also be lit up in rainbow colours on July 22 to recognize LGBT2SQ+ communities.
The City launched its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Roundtable three years ago. One of the top priorities identified by Roundtable members is to engage community members in welcoming and celebrating all people including LGBT2SQ+ communities. More information can be found at portcoquitlam.ca/edi.
Pride in Port Coquitlam is supported by the Province of British Columbia.
More information about the Pride event on July 22 can be found at portcoquitlam.ca/pride.
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Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
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