Several events celebrating pride are planned through the month of June in Smithers.
It is the nineth year the Smithers Pride Society has hosted it annual celebrations with this year’s theme being “Show Your True Colours”.
The main festival is being hosted on June 6 at Bovil Square from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with feed, entertainment, and various info booths.
“I’m often stopped by people in the street who are excited for the event or looking forward to it,” said Performance Coordinator Hailey Ross.
The same day, a pride family story time is being held by the Smithers Library at the event with a drag show dance after party happening that evening.
During the event, Main Street from Broadway Avenue to Alfred Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic.
On June 5, a new event is being hosted at the Driftwood Schoolhouse with Rae Spoon performing.
“He’s released 13 solo albums spanning folk, country, indie rock, and electronic, and has published three books,” said Ross.
The society’s annual Drag Brunch is also returning on June 7 with a seating at 10:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m.
A drag bingo and trivia night are planned for June 25 and 26.
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