#PrideFestivities

[learnstransformation]

Pride Canada 10 Things You Definitely Missed

Pride is a celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance, and Canada embraces it with open arms! Pride festivities spread joy and unity throughout the nation. But wait, there’s so much more to Pride in Canada than meets the eye! Get ready to dive into a rainbow-filled adventure as we uncover 10 fascinating facts that might just surprise you.

Firstly, did you know that Pride in Canada isn’t just a single event or parade? It’s a vibrant tapestry of celebrations that span across the country, from Vancouver to Halifax! Each city puts its own unique spin on Pride, showcasing the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ culture and history.

Now, let’s talk about the origins of Pride in Canada. Many people think Pride started in the United States, but did you know that Canada has its own significant role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement? The first Canadian Pride rally took place in Ottawa in 1971, making Canada one of the pioneers in LGBTQ+ activism.

But wait, there’s more to Pride than just parades and parties. Pride in Canada is also about community and support. LGBTQ+ organizations across the country provide vital resources and services, ensuring that everyone feels safe and accepted.

Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of Pride in Canada and learn about its unique history, vibrant culture, and the dedicated organizations working tirelessly for LGBTQ+ rights.

To know more visit: https://giftor.in/pride-canada/

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[redbeardace]

We ran a little identity poll at our booth, and here were the results.

The main takeaway is that people like frogs and glittery stars, and apparently don't like cupcakes or owls.

(Given the clear tagging, the obvious theme of the flags, and the fact that it's for an Aces & Aros group and posted by an ace and aro themed account, I didn't think I needed to mention this, but apparently I do: This was specifically a survey to better understand the prevalence of specifically ace and aro related identities at a specifically aro and ace group's booth so that we could better serve our group's members. That's why it doesn't have more general flags on it.)

[its-brit-bruh]

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜🩷🤍🩵

Two days of PrideFest weekend wiped me out but it was so fun!

Also met new friends!

@celestesthoughts

@zerosuitsammie

[adventure-waffles]

Bark Bark Bark

[nekofaust]

New Draven focused tale up!

Draven and Dmitri Hit The Stage

By Waxx @fly-purgatorio and me <3

Happy Pride!!!!

[achtm1zuta]

"Happy Pridefest, folks. What team are you on? I think our choice is pretty obvious."

[hawkfawun]

[queersatanic]

Had a real fun time educating people today about The Satanic Temple (“Scientology For Mall Goths”) today at PrideFest on CapHill in Seattle.

Thanks to the friends who came out to support the four Queer Satanic Heretics still being sued by The Satanic Temple in federal appellate court and now King County Superior Court.

TST is also still suing Newsweek and its reporter (but maybe not her anymore!) for writing about us. In addition, the Temple is now suing a TikToker in Texas for talking about our case. Check the pinned post for more.

[queerdagny]

My new favorite game is assigning people Nancy Drew games based on one (1) aspect of their personality and I recently discovered that one of my friends teaches pole dancing at a studio near downtown and immediately I’m like oh my god phantom of Venice

[ad0re-delano]

[killerchickadee]

What if I closet cosplayed Kelvin for Pridefest this year? Like I'm not going to go the whole 9 yards but a silver sequined jacket and a mesh shirt? I could wear my Kelvin glasses too, but they make me look like an old man lol. But like

(With a binder)

? It's a cute look anyway lol.

[montagueetc]

Did It Hurt When You Fell From Heaven?

Be not afraid, my love.

[redbeardace]

The Seattle Aces & Aros at Seattle PrideFest and in the Seattle Pride Parade, June 29th-30th, 2024.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

John Russell at LGBTQ Nation:

Anheuser-Busch has pulled its sponsorship of yet another Pride festival, this time in the company’s own hometown. “We are devastated this year that our hometown brewer, Anheuser-Busch, has declined to sponsor PrideFest after more than 30 years of partnership,” festival organizer Pride St. Louis said in a March 25 press release. “At a time when many sponsors have already reduced their contributions, this decision is especially painful. We are saddened to lose such a historic supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community in St. Louis.” According to the organization, the festival is now $150,000 short of last year’s funding total, thanks to the loss of the Bud Light parent company’s sponsorship and reductions in other sponsors’ contributions. Pride St. Louis Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach Jordan Braxton told KMOV that representatives for the St. Louis headquartered beer company informed the organization of their decision over the phone. “They decided after 30 years they would no longer sponsor our event,” Braxton said. “That hurt us very much because we are all homegrown here in St. Louis.” The move comes after Anheuser-Busch withdrew its sponsorship of San Francisco’s 2025 Pride celebration earlier this month. Braxton told KMOV that she sees the company’s decision as a direct result of the current administration’s efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both the federal government and the private sector.

Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev) stabbed the LGBTQ+ community and the city of St. Louis in the back by pulling support from PrideFest after 30+ years of providing support for the event. The cowardice-laden move has led to many bars in the STL area to stop selling AB products.

See Also:

St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis bars boycott Anheuser-Busch after it cuts PrideFest sponsorship

KSDK: Anheuser-Busch declines to sponsor St. Louis PrideFest after over 30 years, organizers scrambling for funds

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I love being loved,