There will be a rainbow over the province for the next week.
Pride Week 2019 has officially been launched.
Activities are planned throughout the province culminating with the annual Pride parade this Sunday at 1:00 in downtown St. John’s.
Derek Semerad of St. John’s Pride says celebrating pride is very important.
He says it’s an understanding of a 50-year history of oppression in some cases and joy in others. It’s also about understanding how to bring the queer, trans and two-spirit communities into the light, a parade being one way to do that.
Set-up begins around 11:00 a.m. Sunday on New Gower Street. The parade will be winding its way through the downtown starting at 1:00 and arriving at Bannerman Park for 2:00 p.m.
Road closures will be in effect during the parade.
More information can be found on the St. John’s Pride website.
Meanwhile, the Pride Week flag-raising ceremony was held yesterday afternoon at Confederation Building with representation from all political parties, and a number of community groups, including police officers.
Federal Minister Seamus O’Regan called on his husband Nick to join him at the podium .