This calendar is reserved for non-commercial local community events. What does that mean? Your event must be free or of nominal cost, available to anyone (although adult-only events are fine), and not for profit. (We do make exceptions for artists showing their work who would profit from any sales made and musicians hosting small-scale concerts). Not sure if your event fits? Drop us a line at matt.driscoll@doppleronline.ca to check, or go ahead and submit anyhow – submissions are moderated and we will approve yours if it fits our criteria. Thanks for helping make Muskoka a vibrant community!
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Muskoka Pride Week, July 18-26
July 18, 2020
Muskoka Pride Week has changed its format for 2020 due to COVID-19.
VIRTUAL EVENTS:
- July 19: The annual Pride church service at Bala and Port Carling United Church is being held through Zoom and YouTube.
- July 24: Littlewoodsmith presents a virtual reading of “The Laramie Project”. Featuring 15 actors from Muskoka and Toronto, “The Laramie Project” is a play about the community reaction to the 1998 murder of gay university student Matthew Sheppard in Laramie, Wyoming. Registration in advance is required, and is available on the Muskoka Pride website.
- July 25: Muskoka Pride will be holding a special MQFF (Muskoka Queer Film Festival) Pride Edition through Facebook. Look for favourite films from the May festival, along with some new films.
FLAG RAISINGS:
All municipalities in Muskoka will be raising the Rainbow Pride flag on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21. This year all flag raisings will be live-streamed to the Muskoka Pride Facebook page. Members of the public may attend, but must ensure social distancing and are asked to wear face masks.
IN-PERSON EVENTS WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Social distancing and face masks will be expected for all in-person events.
- July 23: The annual mini-golf tournament at Northern Escapades in Bracebridge at a special Muskoka Pride rate.
- Date to be determined: A take-out dinner and tailgate party is being planned, along with an evening at the Muskoka Drive-in. The annual Sawdust City drag show has had to be cancelled this year – usually attracting over 100 viewers. In its place, the local drag performers will be hosting Driveway Drag Shows – which have become popular in larger cities during the pandemic. Details and dates will be available online.
RAINBOW ROAD TOUR:
The annual Muskoka Pride Parade and Picnic have had to be cancelled this year, due to limits on social gatherings. The planning committee instead has chosen to bring the spirit of Pride to the main streets of Muskoka’s towns by holding the Muskoka Rainbow Road Tour on July 18 and 26.
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People are invited to decorate their vehicles and join us for a road tour around Lake of Bays (on July 18th) and Lake Muskoka (on July 26th). Participants are asked to sign up at the Muskoka Pride website, and they will receive details about the starting point and checkpoints along the route. Face masks and social distancing will be expected.
Everyone, no matter how you identify, is welcome to attend Muskoka Pride events. To see a full schedule of events go to www.muskokapride.com or click “Events” on the Muskoka Pride Facebook Page.
Muskoka Pride receives funding from the Government of Canada through the Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage grant. We would like to thank our 2020 Signature Sponsors: TD Bank, Walmart Canada, Bala Cranberry Festival.
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