Pride Week is upon us again, a time to celebrate diversity, acceptance, compassion and love. In our latest issue we covered Pride Week from a number of angles, with stories sprinkled throughout the edition highlighting all that is fabulous about this year’s festivities.
Taken as a collective, these stories show that Pride is more than just a rainbow that pops up and quickly fades away, but rather a community that should be celebrated all year round. That, in fact, is the premise behind the Werk It At The Wallace event we profile in this edition, a drag celebration that aims to keep the sunny summer Pride going long after leaves have turned.
We’ve also got a look at a unique exhibition at The Polygon from an artist questioning what exactly it means to be a feminist icon, as well as details on a unique outdoor movie showing of a cult classic film that is “gloriously queer” without relying on over-the-top stereotypes. And of course, we’ve got details on Pride at the Pier, the main event which has become a summer showstopper on the North Vancouver waterfront.
The vast array of happenings, however, does not mean that the battle is won for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We note that the North Vancouver overpass protesters who made news last year are back at it, aiming their intolerant messages at passing cars.
But this year’s Pride Week should truly show that there is something for everyone here. We encourage you all to get involved. You’ll soon discover that there is fun for all.
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