Elgin County Pride Elgin County Pride 2022 started off with a bang and did not disappoint. Saturday, August 6th: the pre-Pride Drag Show Summer Nights had a full house. Monday, August 8th: St. Thomas Pride Flag Raising & Proclamation Reading had just under 40 people attend. Monday, August 8th: West Lorne Pride Celebrations. A flag raising and other festivities took place at the West Elgin Community Health Centre. Tuesday, August 9th: Elgin County Flag Raising & Proclamation Reading. After the flag raising approximately 70 people attended a BBQ. To read the full press release, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3vRPII2 Tuesday, August 9th: Drag Queen Bingo was a huge success with another planned. Saturday, August 13th: Pride in the Park Family Day; here is a snapshot of the day: https://youtu.be/Q_aCZWJjbaU Elgin Pride County Pride in the Park Family Day 2022 was a huge success. There were vendors, exhibits, booths, food trucks, entertainment and lots of kid friendly activities. A very big THANK YOU to the sponsors! TD Bank, The City of St. Thomas, Family & Children’s Service, Southwestern Public Health, St. Thomas Public Library, Harbour Merchant Coffee Company, Elgin County, Purely Wicked and St. Thomas Roadhouse. Plans have already started for Elgin County Pride 2023. Mark your calendars: August 7 to 13, 2023. If you would like to sponsor or volunteer, please email rainbowoptimist@gmail.com.
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PRIDE Villager
Page 9 Issue 9 • Fall 2022
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