Windsor's Pridefest kicks off this weekend
As the Pride flag at City Hall rises on Friday, Windsor-Essex's 33rd annual Pridefest kicks off for a 10-day celebration.
This year's celebration welcomes 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families in the Windsor community.
The event brings a party atmosphere with live music, a disco dance night and the Pride tea dance. Attendees can find food at the food trucks.
Venues will be lit up around the region for the first seven days, and the final weekend will hold celebrations at Lanspeary Park from August 8 to 10.
Event ticks can be found on the Windsor-Essex Pridefest website.
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