Youth Pride Durham Returns June 22!

Whitby, Ontario – Youth Pride Durham returns on June 22 for a vibrant afternoon full of fun, music, dancing and food.

This free celebration will feature electrifying live performances from Sofonda and Wilma; catchy tunes from DJ Psi; as well as face painting, a photo booth and resource village! Bring your reusable water bottles, and stay hydrated at our water station.

Durham Alliance Outreach, the only 2SLGBTQI+ food pantry in the region, will be on-site collecting donations. You are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item with you.

This event is hosted by Durham Children’s Aid Society and The Regional Municipality of Durham. Partners include Durham Regional Police Service, Durham District School Board, Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa, and the City of Pickering.

When: June 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: The Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. The event will take place in the southeast parking lot. Please enter from Rossland Road East.

Why: Youth Pride Durham is a safe, fun and inclusive celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. It continues to champion acceptance by connecting children, youth and their families with resources available across Durham Region.

The Resource Village provides a forum for local community organizations and agencies to share information about the programs and supports they offer to 2SLGBTQI+ communities of all ages.

More information is available at durham.ca/YouthPrideDurham.

Members of the media are invited to attend. Please RSVP to CorporateCommunications@durham.ca.

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