YORKTON - It was Pride Week last week in Yorkton, and the flags of the LGBTQ2+ community were flying all over the city.
The week started with the YXE Drag Collective performing a drag show and then featured tie-dye in the Park, a paint night, a poster and movie night for youth, a Pride Parade, and wrap up with Pride in the Park with the rain not dampening any spirits.
Margo Allaire, the chair of Yorkton Pride, said that the week was wonderful.
"We had well over 200 people take part throughout the week, and we saw lots of new faces that have not been out to events before, and a lot of youth and young people took part, so that is really encouraging and great to see."
Allaire said it was very encouraging to see youth taking part.
"It's so encouraging to see young kids who feel safe and accepted in Pride events. It's becoming much more welcoming and a normal part of what they talk about and what is accepted," she said. "They can be who they are, and it's not something they have to hide or feel any embarrassment or shame in living their true selves. So it is really good to see."
Allaire added that they are looking at doing some events in the fall and should check out their Facebook page for more information and announcements.
