Elk Valley Pride Festival in Fernie, BC

September 18, 2024 thru September 22, 2024
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Celebrate Pride, Diversity, and Inclusion in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, BC.

The Elk Valley Pride Festival is a multi-day event of fun, friendship, and unity to celebrate Pride, mountain style! This event is hosted by the Fernie Pride Society and is a destination event for Elk Valley locals and 2SLGBTQ+ visitors - everyone is welcome and most events are family-friendly.

The five day festival features live music and drag shows, pride-themed arts & activities, food, drinks and lots of good times. Most events are family friendly and everyone is welcome to attend. The Festival is focused on the lawns around City Hall and at various locations around town.

**Most events are free to attend and appropriate for all ages, except where noted. Ticket links coming soon for select events.**

All events listed below are subject to change; See official website or social media (Facebook) (Instagram) for details, updates and announcements!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Can you spare a few hours? Sign up online and show your support!

SCHEDULE September 18 - 22, 2024:

WEDNESDAY 18

4:30pm: Bike Decorating at The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave
7:00pm: Rainbow Reels Screening: Fire Island at The Arts Station, 601 1st Ave

THURSDAY 19

5:30pm: Flag Raising and Opening Remarks at City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
- followed by a Bike Parade along 2nd Ave, departing from City Hall, and the Rainbow Connections Pride Picnic with The Pub Bar & Grill on the lawns at City Hall
7:00pm: Spirits & Songs with Anita Rollof at Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave

FRIDAY 20

9:00am: Pride Stride Hike with Hike Fernie, meet at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave
10:00am: Storytime with Ella Lamoureux at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave
12:30pm: Lunch & Learn with Ella Lamoureux at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave
2:30pm: Teen DJ Workshop and Snacks with SNCKS at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave
4:30pm: Cheers Queers Social at Fernie Brewing Co., 26 Manitou Road
6:30pm: All Bodies Swim at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 250 Pine Ave
8:00pm: Queer Prom with Nuffs, Ella, and Guests (19+) at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave

SATURDAY 21

9:30am: Queers on Gears with Ride Theory, meet Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave
12:00pm: Wheelie Out Skate Jam with Ladies on Edge & Edge of the World at City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
12:00pm: Spectrum Queer Arts Day at City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
7:00pm: Rainbow Reads with Anne Fleming and Angie Abdou at Fernie Heritage Library, 492 3rd Ave

SUNDAY 22

10:30am - Drag Brunch with Nuffs, Ella, and Guests (19+), at Fernie Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Ave

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