All the colours of the rainbow are slated to be in full force this June for the first time since 2019.

The 琉璃神社 Pride Society (KPS) has announced plans to host a full-scale event for Pride Week from June 6-12, after hosting smaller celebrations over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2019 event saw tens of thousands of visitors to 琉璃神社鈥檚 downtown.

This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥楾ogether in Pride鈥�, one that Pride Society Communications Director Adam Wilson said is befitting of the current situation.

鈥淎fter two years of missed events, milestones and friendships, this year鈥檚 Pride theme is all about celebrating being together again in person. This year鈥檚 theme of Together in Pride will allow us to reflect on the resilience of our community despite the challenges we鈥檝e all faced over the past two years and recognize that when we work together, we can support and lift up entire communities.鈥�

Pride Society President Fahmy Baharuddin said that things are starting to take shape.

鈥淪o many things have changed over the past couple of years, including new board members, community partners, and community members,鈥� said Baharuddin. 鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to share this abundance of new voices and skills and to celebrate Pride in our city once again.鈥�

More details about the festivities will be made available in the coming weeks and can be found at

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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