Various pride themed events are happening in Smithers this weekend, put on by the Smithers Pride Society.
The main events run on Saturday starting at 11:00 a.m. with the downtown pride celebration at Bovil Square featuring info booths, food, entertainment, a photo booth, drag queens, and a bike parade.
“Our theme is “TRANScending Hate” to show support especially for our trans community as we counter the discriminatory actions done in some areas of North America and the around the world,” the society said in a release.
The Infirmary, Ezra Beaton Band, EarthxStar, Theresa Michelle, Katie Wertz & Natu Bearwolf, Moss Possums and a Telkwa Children’s Choir will be performing on stage.
A Drag Show/ DJ Dance Afterparty will follow at 8:00 p.m. at Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Hall.
On Friday, the Library is hosting a 2-Spirit Identity talk with Ella Lamoureux starting at 7:00 p.m., talking about their journey of discovering their 2-Spirit identity.
Drag Bingo is also being hosted on Sunday evening at the Smithers Brewing Company starting at 7:00.
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