Unofficial Pride Weekend in Paris debuts next month

Paris has many things to be proud of, it’s the Cobblestone capital of Canada, was once named one of the Prettiest towns in North America, it’s a blossoming burg bursting with nature, arts, culture and sport, and has a population which is growing in diversity!

I’m a ‘Paris Original’ in that I grew up in Paris, went to high school in Paris, almost my whole family lives here and my father’s ancestors were here long before me, and like a lot of Paris people I’m sad for some of the changes but I’m absolutely thrilled for most of them. Diversity and inclusion is not the first thing I think of when I think of our beautiful town. It’s always been something I hoped would change about Paris, and though there have been some shifts and moves to make people feel welcome and wanted, I’m really excited to share some news that I hope will help even more people feel that way too This summer, on the weekend of June 16th, 17th and 18th , Big Cityyy Arts presents the first ever ‘Unofficial Official Paris Pride’ celebration. This is a three-day event with a few different elements, incorporating all the things the 2SLGBTQIA+ community stands for - togetherness, authenticity, audacity, generosity, sustainability and the ability to throw the best parties!

Modern Pride events often centre around parades and parties, and though we will have those, we will also be offering events for breaking bread together, sharing our hopes and struggles and reflecting on what it means to be 2SLGBTQIA+ in 2023, in Canada, in Brant County. On Friday, June 16th , there are two events available for people to attend! On Friday evening there will be an informal dinner at Paris Beer Co at 6 pm and all ages are invited to attend

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