10 days of Pride celebrations coming to Windsor-Essex
Pride Fest is quickly approaching, beginning on Friday in Windsor.
Pride Fest coming up in Windsor
The 33rd annual Windsor-Essex Pridefest is set to kick off Friday with the raising of the Pride flag at city hall.
It's a 10-day celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their families in our community.
This year's edition promises a party atmosphere with live music, a disco dance night, food trucks, local artists and performers.
The first seven days light up venues across the region, culminating with one celebrations at Lanspeary Park, Aug 8-10.
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