The UFCW large digital sign that was present as a backdrop to festivities during the Pride for Everyone event.--SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Over the weekend, the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District hosted its second annual Pride for Everyone, closing out June with an afternoon to remember.
A little more than 500 people came through the free event, which was open to everyone, said director Kim Large.
“The weather held out for a gorgeous day of inclusivity, community and connection,” said Large. “We offered free hotdogs and pizza, as well as McBride’s rainbow donuts and Kookie Bites cookies.”
The event hosted a wide variety of activities, including a tie-dye station with bandanas, giant yard games, pinatas and community partner tables to interact with or do little activities and crafts, all open to everyone attending, free of charge.
“Wild Tongues Drum Group provided powerful beats, and The Kunka Kids Indigenous Dancers, siblings Dobry, Shannon and Dustin, amazed us with their talents. The kids are all self taught,” said Large, pleased to highlight their new offerings of Indigenous dancing and drumming. Ina Oldshoes shared her beautiful women’s fancy dancing with us, and Mekethiah Fairbanks wowed with men’s fancy dance.”
Other new offerings included a Kid’s Pride History Talk with historian and guild president Jenni Barrientos, a sensory tent and Drag for Everyone.
The event was funded in part by a grant from the City of Medicine Hat, and the guild expressed gratitude to everyone who came together to make the event happen.
