Pride Month kicks off today! Here's a look at all of the local pride events happening around central Alberta. 

Lacombe Pride Society 

Open House 

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Kinsmen Room 

Date: Saturday, June 3 from 5:00-6:30PM 

The Lacombe Pride Society will be hosting an Open House for the pride community and their allies to connect over games, crafts, and snacks.  

 

Ponoka Pride Society 

Pride in the Park  

Location: Ponoka Centennial Park 

Date: Saturday, June 10 from 12-4PM 

The Ponoka Pride Society will be celebrating pride! There will be a costume contest, open mic, prizes for best dressed, and an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party.  

 

Red Deer Queer Community  

Queer Art Club 

Location: Red Deer Public Library (Dawe) 

Date: Thursday, June 1 

Continue working on an art project or simply bring a colouring book. Register for this event at the Red Deer Queer Community’s website.  

 

2nd Annual Pride in the Park  

Location: Rotary Park in Red Deer 

Date: June 10 and 11 

Come celebrate pride in the park! 

 

Car Pride Parade  

Location: TBD  

Date: Saturday, June 17 

All drivers are expected to follow laws. No roads will be closed for this parade. For more information, visit the Red Deer Queer Community’s website.  

 

High Tea with the Queens 

Location: Cronquist House in Red Deer 

Date: Saturday, June 24, 12:30 to 3:30PM. 

This is a ticketed event for more information head to the Red Deer Queer Community’s website.  

 

Queer Prom 

Location: Red Deer Public Library, Snell Auditorium 

Date: Friday, June 30, 2:00-6:00PM 

A place for members of the pride community to celebrate the end of the school year. Ages 12-18. This is a ticketed event but is free to attend for more information head to the Red Deer Queer Community’s website.  

 

Innisfail Pride 

Innisfail Pride event

Location: Innisfail Legion

Date: Friday, June 23

This event is an event for those aged 18+. Celebrate pride pride at the Innisfail Legion!

 

Innisfail Pride in the Park event 

Location: Innisfail Legion Park

Date: Saturday, June 24 

Come celebrate Pride in Innisfail! This year, their theme is Me + You + Them = Us.