Community PRIDE Day & Free BBQ with DYS & ELEN 3-6PM followed by Back to Home Fire Drag Show at UCE
This is ELEN’s 7th Annual family Pride party and another partnership with the great folks at DYS. Our free, all ages celebration will take place both indoors and outdoors. We will be welcoming diverse vendors, local organizations and community leaders in a space safe for the whole family. We’ll have lots of arts & crafts, interactive zones, a PRIDE photo op wall, by donation barbeque, silent auction and much more.
No Entry Fee
All Ages & Accessible
Food & Drinks
Local Vendors Market
Community Resources
Sensory Room
Cinderella’s Drag Closet
Games & Activities
Unitarian Church of Edmonton - 10804 119 St [free parking]
We will have a barbeque and snacks available for purchase. Alcohol will be available indoors with ID. We will be trying to address dietary restriction and special requirements so please let us know in advance if this is a concern.
We are now seeking:
-volunteers
-vendors and artisans
-community tabling
-donations of supplies and food
-sponsorship partners
Presented by Dragging Youth Shows & Edmonton Lesbian* Event Network
Contact:
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is fully accessible and has gender neutral washrooms. Menstrual and Hygiene items will be available for free on-site. We will have a quiet room available and a designated sensory zone. Free parking on-site and in adjacent areas. While designated as a ‘church’, it is important to note the UCE is a progressive and inclusive space dedicated to learning, spiritual exploration and social justice. UCE proudly and loudly supports queer and Trans causes and rights. We have the full use of their entire facility for this event.
NO ATM ON SITE–BRING CASH
-3pm: Community Pride Day begins
-5pm: final hour of Community Pride Day and pre-show mixer
-6pm: Back to Home Fire Drag Show
Family-Friendly Drag Show to follow at 6pm (tickets required)
A limited quantity of low income seats available to those with financial barriers. E-mail
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Contact DYS to register as a performer.
Alcohol will be available for purchase with valid ID.
Silent auction and special guests!
Tix info: $7 in advance/$10 day of
[COMING SOON]: www.draggingyouth.myshopify.com
“Dragging Youth (DYS) is a 100% volunteer organization. Family Friendly monthly all ages drag shows, plus more supports throughout the year. A place for young and old together to perform, relax, enjoy, find mentorship and friends in a 2SLGBTQQIA+ safe environment while raising funds for great causes. Est. 2016.” www.linktr.ee/draggingyouthshows
“The Edmonton Lesbian* Event Network (ELEN) is a 2S/LGBTQQIA+ Inclusive Social Club that is volunteer-lead, member funded and community-driven. We provide supports, gatherings, activities, opportunities, education, activism and much more. We are ever-evolving. Est. 2019.” www.linktr.ee/elenyeg
“The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a sponsor of Dragging Youth Shows. Dragging Youth has monthly Shows at UCE. UCE has no stairs going into the building or to public areas. There is a button operated door at the front. A lovely ramp for performers to get on stage. Plus accessible, gender neutral washrooms. Chairs in the Sanctuary are easily moved to accommodate various needs. UCE also has a quiet room where shows can be viewed with decreased stimulus. Plus there is a free app which sound can be played through your device for those hard of hearing.” www.uce.ca
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