The local CK Gay Pride Association will celebrate Pride Week in Chatham-Kent this coming week.
Events will run under COVID-19 protocols beginning Monday with a Pride Flag raising at the Civic Centre at 12 noon.
A Pride Week bonfire will be held on Friday, August 14th starting at 8:30. The bonfire will be held at 21118 Base Road in Blenheim. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair, their own food and beverages and to practice physical distancing.
A virtual CK Pride church service will commence Sunday, August 16th at 10:30AM. You can join the service hosted by St. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham on the CK Pride Facebook page or directly at: https://www.facebook.com/standrewschatham/live
An online #ShareYourPrideCK campaign hopes to raise awareness and acceptance.
The Chatham Kent Gay Pride Association is a non-profit organization incorporated in the Province of Ontario that brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Two Spirited and Queer (LGBTTQ) community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of our community by producing quality, inclusive and safe events and initiatives to celebrate.
Chatham Kent Gay Pride Association strengthens the sense of community and contributes to the health and overall well-being of persons in the LGBTTQ of Chatham-Kent and surrounding communities.
