Canmore Pride Society will be hosting Pride in the Park every month while it’s warm outside! These events will be a substitution for the Make and Mingle events which will resume in the fall.
**This event is weather dependent. Please check our social media accounts for any updates.**
Pride in the Park
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Drop-in at anytime). We suggest arriving at 6:30 PM to make the most of the time.
Location: Riverside Park (look out for the group with the pride flags)
Presented by:
Who is this event for?
This event is for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies of all ages. Please note, anyone ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker.
Dogs are welcome. Please only bring your dog if they are comfortable being around other people and dogs. All pet owners are responsible for watching their own pets. Please follow all park rules.
What to expect:
This is a monthly casual space to make connections with other community members in the Canmore area. We will provide light snacks and refreshments.
We will be joined by Beau Valley Circus, which is a local collective of performing artists dedicated to bringing joy, wonder, and creativity to the stage and street. Try out some activities like hoops and juggling! No experience needed.
Feel free to bring your own outdoor games to play with others.
You can participate in the activities or just come to hang out…it’s all up to you!
No registration is required. This is open to the public and is drop-in.
What to bring:
Warm layers
A blanket to sit on the ground
Lawn chairs
Lawn games (if you have any)
Snacks/drinks (non-alcoholic)
Accessibility:
Riverside Park is a grassy park area which has a slight hill to get over/uneven ground. (see photo above)
Although there are some picnic tables in the area, we will likely be sitting on the grass.
The nearest washrooms are public washrooms and are gender neutral. There are two private washrooms and they are wheelchair accessible. There is no automatic door button for the washrooms. (see photo above)
This is a public outdoor space.
Weather conditions can vary.
This park is roughly 500 metre walk from downtown Canmore.
Getting here:
Paid parking is available on the streets nearby. However, we encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the park if it is accessible for you.
Here is a map of Canmore accessible parking spots: https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/community-supports-and-services/accessibility
Closest bus stop is: 9th st Canmore, behind Arts Place. It is 600 m from the park.
Contact:
If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at community@canmorepride.ca.
Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries.
Thank you to our funders:
