Guelph Pride
 | This article needs to be updated. (September 2021) |
 The official logo of Guelph Pride | |
| Type | Pride festival |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Guelph |
Chair of the Committee | Martin Straathof[1] |
| Website | www |
Guelph Pride is an LGBT pride festival, held annually in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.[2]
Organized by the Guelph Pride Committee with the assistance of Out on the Shelf, the city's local LGBT library and resource centre,[3] the event takes place in May each year.[4] The event generally takes place as the first Pride celebration in the Southern Ontario region each summer.[5]
Held for the first time in 2003, the event celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013.
The organization is well-supported by community leaders. Former mayor
The organization also works to help build and develop LGBT resources throughout
Unlike many larger pride festivals, Guelph Pride does not currently hold a parade, instead focusing on a more modest program of family and community events.[9] Its weeklong program of events currently culminates in an afternoon family fair at the city's West End Community Centre on the final weekend, followed by a pride dance in the evening.[4]
References
- ^ "Home". Guelph Pride. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ^ a b "Guelph seniors centre hosts Pride Week discussion". Guelph Mercury, May 9, 2013.
- ^ a b "Taking pride in diversity". The Ontarion, February 13, 2013.
- ^ MSN Canada, May 7, 2013.
- Xtra!, May 29, 2009.
- Xtra!, May 29, 2003.
- ^ http://www.grandriver-rainbowhistory.ca/tri-PrideEvents/2003tri-Pride/2003-06-14GuelphPridePoster.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Pride Week takes flight in city; Mayor on hand to fly rainbow flag". Guelph Mercury, May 27, 2008.
- ^ The Record, May 29, 2006.
- ^ "Exhibit takes a look at local LGBTQ history, culture". Chatham This Week, December 7, 2011.