The Saskatoon Pride Festival, commonly shortened to 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]
| Saskatoon Pride | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Pride festival |
| Location(s) | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Years active | 22 |
| Inaugurated | 2001 |
| Organised by | Saskatoon Diversity Network |
| Website | www |
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 edit
- ^ "Saskatoon Pride Festival predicted to be largest ever held in Saskatchewan". Metro. June 7, 2013.
- ^ "Religious groups support Pride Week". The StarPhoenix. June 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "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.
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