Winnipegosis Pride is all set for this Saturday, June 10. The day will include games, a hot dog vendor, face painting, and so much more.
Then just 18 days after that, Dauphin is set to host its 1st Pride Parade. On June 28 at 4:30, everyone will gather at the DRCSS parking lot and the parade begins 30 minutes after that.
The event is being put on by the Northwest Metis Council in partnership with Dauphin Friendship Centre and Mountain View Teachers' Association.
Shannon Genaille is with the NWMC and she says hosting the parade is the right thing to do.
"We live in a world today where not everyone is included in society," said Genaille. "I have family, co-workers and friends that are a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and they feel that love is love and they need to be appreciated and respected. We all bleed the same colour."
The parade will leave the high school and walk down 1st Street before heading to the fire department leading up to Vermillion Park.
That's where different presentations will take place, including vice president Chartrand that will be on hand for a presentation, among others. There will also be live entertainment and there will be a free hot dog barbeque with chips and drinks included. There will also be face painting alongside other fun activities.
Winnipegosis Pride is expecting another great turnout and ahead of Dauphin's Pride on June 28, Shannon invites everyone to take part.
"Everyone should come out, it's about supporting, being allies, and loving each other," ended Genaille. "That's how we're going to make it a better world, everyone should appreciate people for who they are."
You are also encouraged to wear pride colours and decorate your vehicles, if possible.
