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91裸聊视频淎lthough there has been Pride celebrations in Kelowna for more than two decades, 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of celebrations under the banner of Okanagan Pride91裸聊视频攐ur diamond anniversary,91裸聊视频� says Dustyn Baulkham, president of the Okanagan Pride Society. 91裸聊视频淲hen we thought about diamonds, we realized they really reflect members of the LGBT2Q+ community. They91裸聊视频檙e strong, unbreakable and totally unique. It91裸聊视频檚 only natural we landed on the Shine Bright theme. Plus there91裸聊视频檚 no other week in the year that our community shines more than Okanagan Pride.91裸聊视频�
Along with the theme, the tentative schedule for Okanagan Pride, running Aug 12 to 19, was released. Activities include a kick-off launch party, a mid-week golf tournament, and a march and social event for the trans community and its supporters. The final weekend of Pride closes with the ever-popular Kings &Queens of the Okanagan Annual Drag Competition, now in its sixth year, the family-friendly Pride march along Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 waterfront and Festival in the Park, plus a wrap-up party.
The Okanagan Pride Society hopes to fill the rest of the week with grassroots queer events from the community.
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Even if hosting an affiliate event isn91裸聊视频檛 the right fit, Baulkham says there91裸聊视频檚 plenty other ways to get involved with Pride including sponsorship, vendor spots and the first ever official Pride Guide.
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