Kamloops Pride week kicks off Monday, leading to annual Pride Parade on August 25
KAMLOOPS — Final preparations are underway ahead of Kamloops Pride Week which begins next week in the Tournament Capital.
The week long celebration begins on Monday (Aug 19) with events for Kamloops residents of all ages and sexual orientations across the city. All culminating next Sunday (Aug 25) for the annual pride parade down Victoria street followed by the festival in Riverside Park.
“This next week we will kick off with the puzzle competition at Tumbleweed Toys, we will also have Hyperfixation Haven where people can gather in MacArthur Island Park to speak about their special interests. We will also have a dance for everyone 19+ as well as a youth dance in Kelson Hall. There will also be a drag brunch and drag story time as well,” highlighted Eliana Baboiu, Pride Kamloops’ Resource Coordinator.