AIDS Calgary has pride, do you?

This year, AIDS Calgary will again be participating in the annual Gay Pride festivities, held over the Labour Day long weekend. Pride is a busy time for HEAT program as we support the many events going on over the weekend.

If you’re not familiar with it, our HEAT Program is designed to connect with gay men/MSM (men having sex with men) in our community. Through HEAT we provide information, resources, and promote safer sex in the context of reducing harm associated with HIV/AIDS.

Throughout all of these great events, our HEAT Outreach Worker will be available to answer any and all questions you might have about HIV, STI’s, or sexual health and well-being.

Friday, September 4th
Event: Last Days of Disco – a fundraiser for AIDS Calgary by AFQOL
Location: The Backlot (209 – 10 Avenue SW)
Time: 9:00pm

Saturday, September 5th
Event: Ignite – The Pride Dance
Location: Belgo (501 – 8 Avenue SW)
What: The Pride Dance is an opportunity for people to celebrate Pride on the dancefloor, in a venue that is guaranteed to be open to everyone in the GLBT+ Community.

Sunday, September 6th
Event: Pride Parade
Location: Stephen Avenue Mall (begins at 8th Street and 8th Avenue SW)
Time: 12:00pm
What: Get in costume, dress up in your rainbow colours, or simply come as yourself to participate in this yearly event. Join the AIDS Calgary team as we show our pride!

Event: Pride Street Festival
Location: Olympic Plaza (222 – 8 Avenue SE)
Time: 1:00 – 6:00pm
What: The festival features street vendor tents, a beer garden, a stage with DJs and entertainment, and a Kid Zone for the little ones.

Monday, September 7th
Event: 6th Annual Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-Thon, a fundraiser for AIDS Calgary by AFQOL
Location: Tomkins Park (17th Ave and 8th Street SW)
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
What: Come on down to the park to have your hair (or your dog’s hair!) cut by top industry stylists for only $20. All proceeds from this event directly support AIDS Calgary’s nutrition programs.

We would love to see you come down to any and all of the variety of events happening during Pride weekend from the fiery dance and the festive parade to the volunteer driven fundraisers that keep the equality movement heading in the right direction!

Get your Pride on Calgary.