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Muskoka Pride week runs July 14 -24

By Media Release On July 5, 2022 Community

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From Muskoka Pride:

Muskoka Pride has announced that July 14th  through 24th is the 2022 Muskoka Pride Week. The annual week of activities celebrates the  Muskoka lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community. 

This year’s Pride celebration is a return to pre-pandemic events, including the first Festival and  Parade since 2019, explains Merv Taylor-Morin, President of Muskoka Pride. “For the past two  years we have continued to celebrate Pride Week in smaller ways, following the covid restrictions in place at the time. We are beyond thrilled to once again host the annual Festival  and Parade in downtown Bracebridge this year.” 

Muskoka Pride board member Shawn Forth explains, “It is so important for members of the  LGBTQ+ community to see themselves represented in the greater community. When you identify as LGBTQ+ and grow up in a small community, you can feel isolated and as if you are the only one. It is important for there to be LGBTQ+ visibility in our communities.” 

Forth explains that just last month, Muskoka Pride donated rainbow benches to all municipalities in Muskoka to help to ensure a year-round visible symbol of the commitment to diverse and inclusive communities. The funding was provided through the District of Muskoka’s Community  Enhancement grant. 

IN-PERSON EVENTS 

Muskoka Pride Week will feature in-person events throughout Muskoka over eleven days. 

Pride Week starts off with the theatrical production “Twelfth Night” by Timberbeast  Productions, on Thursday July 14th at the Gravenhurst Wharf gazebo. The party starts on Friday July 15th with Disco Muskoka. In partnership with the Huntsville 

Theatre Company, Muskoka Pride is hosting a disco party at Canvas Brewery in Huntsville. Tickets are available on the HTC website.

Pride Church Services will be held on July 17th at Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst and on  July 24th at Bracebridge United Church. 

On Thursday July 21st, Bracebridge Hall will host MQFF After Dark, a film screening for 19+  which features films from this year’s Muskoka Queer Film Festival that could not be broadcast  due to content. Tickets are available on the Muskoka Pride Website or pay at the door. 

FLAG RAISINGS 

All municipalities in Muskoka will be raising the Progress Pride flag on Monday July 19. Members of the public are encouraged to join us for ceremonies at their local municipality office to celebrate the annual flag raising.  

DRAG SHOWS 

Muskoka Drag Royalty is holding 4 events this year – including Drag Trivia at Bracebridge  Barrelhouse on July 18, a 19+ show at Sawdust City Brewery on July 22nd, and two all-ages  shows on July 20th and July 24th. 

FAMILY EVENTS 

Muskoka Pride has taken great care to ensure that many events are geared to the entire family.  Many families participate to show their allyship with the community, to support their LGBTQ+  family members, and as an opportunity for their families to experience their first Pride Festival. 

The annual Six Mile Lake boat parade will take place on Saturday July 16th on 6 Mile Lake in  Georgian Bay Township starting at 1PM. 

The annual Rainbow Road Tour on Sunday July 17th, which was first introduced during the  pandemic, will take place again. It is a great opportunity for the entire family to tour around Lake  Muskoka. This year’s route will incorporate some of the newly installed rainbow benches, and  will end with a BBQ and musical performance at Muskoka Brewery. 

Tuesday July 19th is Pride Night at the Muskoka Drive-In. Featuring 3 short films from the  Muskoka Queer Film Festival (MQFF) and the feature film “Dawn, Her Dad, and the Tractor” tickets are available on the Muskoka Pride website or pay cash at the gate.  

On Thursday July 21st the 10th annual Muskoka Pride Mini-Golf Tournament will be held at  Northern Escapades Mini Putt. Families and individuals can golf for a special rate between 11AM – 6PM, and try for their chance at the trophy.  

Two Drag Shows are planned which are aimed at all-ages – Wednesday July 20th a Driveway  Drag Show is planned at a private residence in Bracebridge, and the Memorial Park Drag Show is planned as part of the annual Pride Festival on Sunday July 24th. Both shows feature  many local performers from Muskoka Drag Royalty. 

Muskoka Bay Resort is hosting a Pride Pool Party on Saturday July 23rd from 12PM – 6PM. It  will feature live music, games, prizes, and food. Admission is free. Please contact the resort to  add your name to the guest list. 

FESTIVAL AND PARADE 

For the first time since 2019, Muskoka Pride will host the annual Pride Festival in Memorial  Park on Sunday July 24th form 11AM – 4PM. Featuring vendors, live music, and activities for  the family. The band Dirty Little Swing Thing will be performing under the bandshell, and local  singer Briar Summers will be performing on a second stage. Muskoka Drag Royalty will be  hosting a drag show starting at 2:30. 

The annual Pride Parade will take place at 12:30PM on Manitoba Street. This year the parade  will be starting at Memorial Park and going through downtown Bracebridge. 

Everyone, no matter how you identify, is welcome to attend Muskoka Pride events. 

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 Silver Sponsors: The Town of Bracebridge, YWCA Muskoka,  TD Ready Commitment, Muskoka Bay Resort, and Deerhurst Resort. We would also  like to acknowledge our Bronze Sponsors: McMaster’s Muskoka, Lakeland Netorks  and our Media Sponsor: Star Metroland Media.  

To see a full schedule of events go to www.muskokapride.com or click “Events” on  the Muskoka Pride Facebook Page. 

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