WE CELEBRATED MINDEN PRIDE’S 5TH YEAR!
MONDAY, August 24
FLAG RAISING
Video Link: Flag
We celebrated the kick-off of our 5th year of Minden Pride week of events with the official raising of the Rainbow Flag over our Minden Hills Municipal Building. The flag was by raised our chairperson, David Rankin, followed by a message from Haliburton County Warden Liz Danielson, and in-person greetings from Minden Mayor Brent Devolin and our Member of Parliament, Jamie Schmale.
Our new Pridemobile, tent, sail and bling were on display across the street at ‘Plum Plaza”.
FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT – Feature Film and Short
We sat in our vehicles at the Little Pit Drive-In at Abbey Gardens and watched the award winning feature film, Pariah, and short, Trevor, both dealing with the challenges of coming out, and identifying as Lesbian and Gay. Also two surprise videos!
We were socially distanced in our vehicles, pizza & beer were available on-site, and door prizes were awarded for the best decorated Pride vehicles. There was one very noisy Mustang convertible driver, however, who kept restarting her engine, disrupting those around her.
TUESDAY, August 25
VIRTUAL LAUNCH OF OUR VIDEO: “Building Business with Pride” Video Link: Building Business with Pride
A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones.
After the video we had a ZOOM post-show chat to discuss the impact of Minden Pride in our community.
WEDNESDAY, August 26
VIRTUAL LAUNCH OF OUR VIDEO: “Our Community Speaks Out” Video Link: Our Community Speaks Out
A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones.
After the video we had a ZOOM post-show chat to discuss the impact of Minden Pride in our community.
THURSDAY August 27
MINDEN PRIDE TRIVIA NIGHT
Question: What was different about Minden Pride Trivia this year?
Answer: Minden Pride went virtual. Hosts Jack Brezina and Sean Pennylegion presented an hour and a half of Pride-themed questions, both challenging and fun.
Teams, with their delightfully creative names, had a great time answering the numerous questions. There were prizes (the winner claimed 2020 Minden Pride Trivia bragging right), and lots of fun as the evening unfolded.
FRIDAY August 30
Completely Outrageous Virtually Incredible Dance Party
Many people (not me) shook their booty online with the LGBTQ+2 community and allies. People participated from around the world. Door prizes were awarded for the best costumes!
SATURDAY August 29
PARADE YOUR PRIDE COLOURS
• Due to COVID-19 we had to come up with a new way to celebrate Pride in our community.
• Many people found creative ways to support pride as we celebrated Minden Pride’s 5th year: wore Pride t-shirts and caps, put up Pride flags, wore colourful rainbow accessories.
• The Minden Pridemobile toured around the county stocked with Pride stuff.
• Many local businesses offered Pride specials.
• 47 businesses participated in the Scavenger Hunt.
• We held a Social Media Contest 2020 – People who tagged Minden Pride on social media won a prize.
SUNDAY August 30
MULTI-FAITH SERVICE
PRIDE comes in many beliefs and spiritual practices. The virtual PRIDE Service was led by Rev. Max Ward, Minden Hills U.C. Download the program: Multi Faith Minden Pride Service 2020
