PRIDE
MAY 26 – JUNE 4
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EVEN MORE TO OFFER IN 2023 PRIDE WINNIPEG FESTIVAL HAS BY TODD LEWYS
As dynamic as the Pride Win- nipeg Festival has been in past years, it’s gearing up to be even more dynamic this year. “We’ve been growing steadily, so we did a dry run of expansion last year and decided to go with it this year,” says Jenn Rands, the festi- val’s vice-president of community engagement. “We’re really excited about several new addi- tions to the festival.” The first addition will be a brand-new com - munity stage, which will complement the TD Main Stage.
“It will be placed alongside the river and will be a full-size stage with beverage service,” Rands says. “Saturday will see Indigenous programming presented by 2Spirit Manitoba, Sayzoons, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak 2SLGTBQ+ and Allies Local.” Patrons will be welcome to sign up at the stage for a No Talent Contest, where people can come up and show their special skills — or lack thereof — for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash prizes. Then, on Sunday, there will be a full day of pro- gramming that will shine a spotlight on local and upcoming QTBIPOC (queer, trans, black, In- digenous and people of colour) artists.
MORE THAN 80,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL THIS YEAR.
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