PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIERTÉ SIMCOE PRIDE 2016 SIMCOE COUNTY, ON — July 21, 2016 -- Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) announces the fifth annual county-wide Pride, taking place from July 27 to August 6, 2016. FSP formed in 2012 with the vision of a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports and unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and allied (LGBTA) community. This year’s Pride has municipal support from 20 communities, including 19 proclamations and 17 flag raisings. The theme for the fifth anniversary Pride is “Celebrate,” which recognizes the accomplishements the LGBT community has made locally, nationally, and internationally. Fierté Simcoe Pride 2016 is an eleven-day-long festival of events throughout Simcoe County including: July 27 – Flag Raising in Collingwood followed by the Opening Ceremony at the County of Simcoe July 28 – Flag Raisings in CFB Borden, Wasaga Beach, Tiny, Tay, Midland, and Penetanguishene July 28 – Pride Party kick-off at the Lion’s Gate in Barrie July 29 – Flag Raisings in Barrie, Innsifil, Bradford West Gwillimbury, New Tecumseth, and Essa July 31 – Dusk-till-Dawn Movie Night at the Drive-In in Oro-Medonte August 2– Flag Raisings in Oro-Medonte, Orilla, and Ramara August 3– Candlelight Vigil in Barrie August 4 – First ever Trans Pride March in Simcoe County, held in Orillia August 5 – Arts and Culture Night with asilent auction at the Orillia Museum of Art and History August 6 – The 2nd annual Simcoe County LGBT Community Awards Gala at the GBNFC in Midland Individuals, groups, and businesses can still help contribute by making a donation at www.gofundme.com/fsp2016. Through the many donors and sponsors, as well as volunteers, Pride has been made possible. For more information please visit: www.simcoepride.com/fsp-2016.html Connect with Fierté Simcoe Pride Follow FSP on Twitter Like FSP on Facebook Subscribe to the FSP Newsletter Join FSP on Google+ -30- For more information, please contact:
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