Winnipegosis Pride is getting ready to host their very first event this Saturday, August 6th. The day will be full of events, including a parade and a drag show. Cyndie Blythe, the President of Winnipegosis Pride says it's such an important event, and the community has really come together to support it.
"I can't even tell you how proud I am of this community, and the businesses here," said Blythe, "in this little teeny village, at what I like to call the south edge of nowhere, to support these LGBT folk and these kids who deserve to have some confidence and happiness."
Blythe said they'll have pamphlets with information about Pride, as well as people there to answer any questions people have.
"There are still people who struggle with their identity around sexual orientation and gender, and some of these people are kids." Said Blythe, "I'm here to tell you that I spent 45 years feeling like there was something wrong with me, and I would do anything to keep anybody's kids from having that experience of growing up not understanding that it's ok, it's ok to be who you are."
All of the events during the day are free to attend, while tickets to the Dinner, Drag Show, and DJ at the Mossey River Inn are just $35. If you have any questions or want tickets to the event, you can reach out to Winnipegosis Pride on Facebook.
