(Artwork by the amazing and talented Sage Lansard @artificial_customs ❤️) Over a year ago, early on a Sunday morning while sharing our first cups of coffee of the day, the Airdrie Pride Society brainstormed the ways our organization could provide our LGBTQ2S+ community with support so they wouldn’t have to venture to Calgary to find… Continue reading BUILDING HISTORY WITH PRIDE
During Pride celebrations, it can feel like the whole thing is one big party. Everyone and their dog (literally) comes out to celebrate Pride and it leaves us all with big, warm, snuggly feelings. But there's more to it than just coming out and wearing a rainbow and waving a flag that makes a good… Continue reading HOW TO BE AN ALLY DURING PRIDE CELEBRATIONS
By Sullivan Brenner Pride month is here and a short two and a half weeks from now, the rainbows will paint Airdrie for the first time ever! Which makes this the perfect time reveal some inspiration behind our choice of a Solidarity Walk instead of the more common Pride parade. The idea began with a… Continue reading Why A Solidarity Walk
We have had many people reach out to ask how they can help spread the word about the Airdrie Pride Festival happening Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. Here is something for our community to use to spread the word. Feel free to print this poster and share it with your friends and post it on community… Continue reading Spread The Word
The inaugural Airdrie Pride Festival was planned with intention. From the Solidarity Walk to the speeches and entertainment, our core values coloured our decisions. But no festival this big can be done on good intentions alone. We needed dollars and for that we needed sponsors. We were prepared for a larger business or corporation to… Continue reading Rose Gold Body Piercing: A Community Champion
