Lacombe’s inaugural Pride Weekend was held Aug. 25-26, and organizers are pleased with the growing community connections.
On August 25, organizers hosted a Pride flag raising with the Lacombe Museums at the Michener House which was followed by a family-friendly barbecue and games at Popow Park.
On Aug. 26, the main event was ‘Pride in the Park’ which was held in the Lest We Forget park by the LMC.
Mainstage entertainment will feature a drag show with Red Deer’s Haus of Glitter, plus lots of local entertainment.
There were also games, activities, music, local talent, plus an all-inclusive market to explore, he said.
Wrapping things up on Saturday evening was an adults-only drag show at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre.
For more about the Lacombe Pride Weekend, news, programs, and meetings, you can find the Lacombe Pride Society on Facebook.
Brittany Best, an artist with Sulley Studios, enjoyed showcasing her creations during Pride in the Park. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressMark Weber/Lacombe ExpressJonathan Luscombe, executive director of the Lacombe Pride Society, checks out one of the many vendors on-site during Pride in the Park in the Lest We Forget Park. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressKellielectrix entertained the audience during Pride in the Park - part of Lacombe Pride Weekend. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressSparkle Emotion, of Red Deer’s Haus of Glitter, performed during Pride in the Park. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressRenee Mousseau (left) and Abi Hamilton enjoyed one of the many craft-making opportunities during Pride in the Park, part of Lacombe Pride Weekend Aug. 25-26. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressJohn Henry Stenhouse and his mom Kalynna enjoy making some colourful crafts during Pride in the Park. Mark Weber/Lacombe ExpressHaus of Glitter’s DD Fierce entertained audiences during Lacombe Pride Weekend on the afternoon of Aug. 26. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
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