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Pride Flag Raising Fri., Sept. 4; time and location TBD Under normal circumstances, the annual flag-raising ceremony that doubles as Pride’s official kick-off would be open to the public, but this year’s version will be an online-only affair. Check Pride Winnipeg’s website for details on how to take part. Digital Pride Sat., Sept. 12, and Sun., Sept. 1 3 Instead of the weekend’s worth of entertainment originally slated to unfold at The Forks, Pride organizers have been busy pre-recording performances by an all-local lineup. The resulting eight-hour sessions will be streamed at noon both days, via YouTube and Facebook Watch. (Again, check the website for additional details.) Featuring everything from children’s programming (courtesy Jessee Havey and the Banana Band) to drag queen story-time sessions to traditional Two-Spirit dancers, the virtual lineup will be anchored by a trio of headlining sets: JayWood — From bedroom pop to psychedelic funk, this indie groove god is the life of the
party, spinning sounds at once heartfelt and high-energy, dreamy but still endlessly danceable. PopTart — Winnipeg’s premiere party purveyors, this DJ collective makes it their mission to indulge your guiltiest pop-music pleasures. This time out, core members Andy_2_K, Elle-Eganté and DJ J. Jackson get an assist from local drag heroes the Sunshine Bunch. Sierra Noble — From traditional fiddle to feisty roots-rock, this former busker turned multi-hyphenate defies easy categorization. Switching easily from intimate to anthemic, she’s Canadiana incarnate — so it makes sense her Pride set will feature a cameo from drag- and-jig-dancing icon Miss Sandi Bay.
Let's Get Digital Pride Winnipeg's lineup goes online
You know what they say about the best laid plans. At no time has it been truer than in 2020, when COVID- related health and safety concerns scuttled some of the city’s most popular summer festivals, including Pride Winnipeg celebrations originally slated for June. But while many in-person events had to be postponed until next year (among them the Pride Vigil at the Legislature, the Two-Spirit
Pow Wow at The Forks, and of course the Pride March through downtown Winnipeg), there’s still plenty to be proud about, including the Herculean efforts by local organizers to shift this year’s festival to a digital format. We’ve assembled a short round-up based on details available by press time. For even more up-to-date info, check the official website at pridewinnipeg.com.
SIERRA NOBLE PHOTO BY JOSH DOOKHIE
THE DUO,AKA PICTORIA SECRETE AND GLORIA BOOTHS, WILL TAKE PART IN STORYTELLING SESSIONS. Picky & Glory
PHOTO COURTESY OF PICKY & GLORY
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