The City of Richmond is all dressed up for Pride, with a number of facilities putting up displays or hosting events for or will be, for Pride Week (July 31 to Aug. 6).
One example is the first-ever rainbow circle for the referee's ice area on the Coliseum Rink at Richmond Ice Centre.
And on Thursday, youth and artist Carling Jackson from the Media Lab painted the large stairwell in the centre of the atrium at Richmond Cultural Centre in Pride rainbow colours.
“Pride Week is an important time in our cultural and community life when the City of Richmond and its community partners come together to celebrate our Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual and Two Sprit (LGBTQ2S) communities,” said Ted Townsend, spokesperson for the city.
Here are some other events to enjoy:
• Pride Week Kick Off Event
Monday, July 31 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Thompson Community Park
Free drop-in and free t-shirt to first 25 people. Tie dye your own t-shirt to the tunes of DJ Forest Walker, make rainbow crafts and play some giant games in the park. All ages.
For more information contact: Carol Lepine, Community Facilities Coordinator [email protected]
• Pride Week Richmond Rainbow Social
Thursday, Aug. 3 from 4-6 p.m.
West Richmond Community Centre
Show your colours, show your pride. Join us to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Week at this informal intergenerational gathering with light refreshments. Celebrate diversity. Free, all ages.
Register online: www.richmond.ca/register, by phone604-276-4300, or in person at any community centre.
• Pride Week Exhibition
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Richmond Museum, Cultural Centre
Visit the “Our Journeys Here” exhibition to learn how one woman’s story was a matter of Pride. Pick up an exclusive Pride Week exhibition button, available Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1-5 p.m. while quantities last.
• For more information about Pride Week or the City of Richmond’s work with LGBTQ2S communities, contact Alan Hill, Cultural Diversity Coordinator, at [email protected] or 604-276-4391.
