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The multi-coloured rainbow stairs outside the Richmond Public Library and Cultural Centre were painted in 2018 by members of the Richmond Youth Media Program.
Richmond planning Pride Week celebration
Richmond’s annual Pride Week is just around the corner.
Richmond’s annual Pride Week is just around
the corner.
Recognizing everyone in our city, not just
the straight and typically-gendered, the City of Richmond in partnership with
Richmond Community Associations Societies welcomes all members of our community
to celebrate Pride Week July 29 to Aug. 4. Hosting a range of local,
inclusive and engaging free or low-cost activities, all Richmondites including
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Allies and Two-Spirit
(LGBTQIA2S) people are encouraged to participate.
Additionally, Pride Week will be celebrated by the permanent installation of a rainbow crosswalk on Minoru Boulevard, and in the painting of the three-point line in rainbow colours at Cambie Community Centre’s outdoor basketball court.
Pride Week highlights include:
Queer Networking Social
Thursday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
City Centre Community Centre
Free, 18+ years
Build connections and enjoy a special guest
presentation at this gathering for LGBTQ2S-identified adults.
Painting of the Rainbow Staircase
Saturday, July 27, 1 to 3 p.m.
Richmond Cultural Centre
Free, all ages
Join the Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP)
as the youth take up their brushes and paint the steps of the Cultural Centre.
Rainbow Storytime
Sunday, July 28, 2:30 to 3 p.m.
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch
Free, all ages
Sing songs and share stories of diversity,
acceptance, love, friendship, and all the colours of the rainbow.
Pride Week Hangout
Tuesday, July 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
Cambie Community Centre
Free, all ages
Celebrate Pride at Cambie’s outdoor Pride
Week Hangout. Join us for free activities.
Pride Week Coffee Group
Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon
Hamilton Community Centre
Free, all ages
Enjoy refreshments and treats for this
informal social in our community living room.
Summer Fun in the Park
Thursday, August 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
Thompson Community Centre
Free, all ages
Celebrate Pride through art, dance and music
featuring a dance fitness class, a concert featuring the gender inclusive After
Work Social cover band, and an art project with Paige Gratland, Branscombe
House Artist-in-Residence.
Pride Picnic and Social
Saturday, August 3, noon to 4 p.m.
Branscombe House
Free, all ages
Pack a lunch and Join Branscombe House
Artist-in-Residence, Paige Gratland for an afternoon picnic on Pride weekend.
This family-friendly event will include the unveiling of the community-woven
table setting created for the picnic table behind Branscombe House, along with
interactive art activities, a bike decorating station, guest speakers and dance
party with a live DJ.
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