A Pride Flag was raised today at the Confederation Building to mark the beginning of St. John’s Pride Week and celebrate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community in Newfoundland and Labrador.
A group of kindergarten children attended the ceremony. Minister for Women and Gender Equality Pam Parsons says it is important that children learn how to be inclusive.
She says children are the future, so it’s crucial they learn about inclusion and equality from an early age.
The finance co-chairman of St. John’s Pride Ryan Gosse says this week is about bringing people together after a tough few years for the province, the board of St. John’s Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.
He says there are a number of events for all ages planned throughout the week, including the St John’s Parade at 2pm on Sunday.
Goose says this year’s parade will be bigger than ever, with over 150 bands participating. He encourages everyone to come out and celebrate Pride Week.
More information can be found on the website of St. John’s Pride.
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