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Pride Month in Brant

The month of June was chosen for Pride Month around the world to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have had in the world.

Join us for our Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

Date: Friday, June 2

Time: 2:30 pm

Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris 

Celebrate Pride Month lawn signsPride Lawn Sign 2022

Remaining 2022 lawn signs can be picked up at the following locations: (while supplies last)

  • Paris Downtown Customer Service Office 
    66 Grand River Street North, Paris,
    Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • County of Brant Library branches: Visit the County of Brant Library website for locations and hours.

Events at the County of Brant Public Library

Pride Drop-in Event

Drop by the Paris Branch and enjoy Pride activities, make a button, and access free 2SLGBTQIA resources.
Date: Friday, June 2
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: County of Brant Library - Paris Branch

Baking Rainbow Brownies 

Come bake and decorate rainbow brownies with us over Zoom! A fun, colourful, family event where we learn how to make some delicious rainbow treats, get creative with colour and bring an extra fun flair to our snack with this high energy, pride celebration! All ages welcome, come ready to bake, snack and take pride in the diversity of our community!

Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom - Registration required

Chalk the Rainbow & Button Bonanza 

Join us to help decorate the sidewalk outside our Burford Branch! This family focused event aims to cover our library sidewalks with encouraging messages, rainbows and happy colours to celebrate Pride. Then make your own pride button and check out our wide selection of 2SLGBQ+ books and resources. Aimed for people of all ages, with lots of adult as well as child/youth focused material.

Date: Tuesday, June 20
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: County of Brant Library - Burford Branch, Registration required

Additional Activities and Resources 

  • Pride Crafts - 13 Rainbow Craft Ideas To Help Kids Celebrate Pride

  • Pride Food - 25 Rainbow Foods you can make at home to Celebrate Pride! Share your creations with us on social media @BrantCommunity
  • LGBTQ YouthLine: A phone and text peer-support service for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Operates Sunday to Friday, 4 pm to 9:30 pm
    Call: 1.800.268.9688 | Text: 647.694.4275

  • TransLifeLine: A peer-support, trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Call: 1.877.330.6366

  • A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Lgbtqia+.

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