Published November 27, 2024

By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

West Islanders are excited to welcome the first Pride celebration at Edgewater Park in Pointe-Claire this fall.

The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre is set to host this highly anticipated event on September 14, welcoming all members of the West Island Community.

Participants can expect music, a variety show, awards and a variety of other activities.

“West Island Pride is about celebrating our local community and unifying the community in love and support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends, families and neighbours,” West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre Executive Director David Hawkins stated. “It’s an increasingly scary world out there for a lot of queer people with everything going on socially and politically, and so it’s important that we make intentional spaces locally to celebrate and uplift the 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in the West Island.”

Friends, families. neighbours and pets are invited to join the outdoor celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. n

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