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
Wednesday, July 16th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Drop-in at anytime)
Location: Riverside Park (look out for the group with the pride flags)
Presented by: Canmore Pride Society
Funded by: Town of Canmore Community Grants
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Who is this event for?
This event is for 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all ages. Please note, anyone ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. Allies are welcome to join their queer/trans friends who are attending the event.
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What to expect:
This is a monthly casual space to make connections with other 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in the Canmore area. Drop-in anytime between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
We’ll be providing a variety of light snacks and beverages.
You’re welcome to bring your own activities (outdoor games, crochet, etc.) if you’d like. Just keep in mind that this is outdoors which might make some crafting projects hard.
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.
You can participate in the activities or just come to hang out…it’s all up to you!
No registration is required.
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What to bring:
Warm layers
A blanket to sit on the ground
Lawn chairs
Lawn games (if you have any)
Snacks/drinks (non-alcoholic)
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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.
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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.
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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.