Pride was celebrated in Smithers with various events being held.
Things kicked off on Friday with a 2-Spirit Identity talk at the Smithers Library followed by a downtown event on Saturday.
There, over 22 booths were set up sharing information about the LGBT+ community and resources in the region.
“We’ve tried a new layout, wanting to make sure there was space and accessibility around the stage and boulevards,” said Vice President Perry Rath, Smithers Pride Society.
He added there was a good turnout for this year’s event with people coming from as far as Prince Rupert and Prince George.
The event also featured live music and drag queens from across the province.
A Drag Show/DJ Dance Afterparty was held that evening followed by Drag Bingo on Sunday.
“The last couple of years, we’ve also had a drag brunch. Arrangements didn’t work out for this year but that’s hopefully on the slate to happen again next year,” said Rath.
A queer based creative writing workshop is being hosted tonight at the Smithers Library with the Smithers Brewing Company having a pride trivia night on June 18th.
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