August 1-9, 2020
This is going to be an amazing Pride Week! Join us for some incredible online and in-person events.
The Yukon Pride Festival’s theme this year, “Remote Connections”, invites Yukoners from across the Territory to be part of the Pride celebrations.
The Yukon Pride Festival’s theme this year, “Remote Connections”, invites Yukoners from across the Territory to be part of the Pride celebrations.
PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG RAISINGsFri. July 31
9am – Yukon Legislative Assembly 10am – Whitehorse City Hall 11am – Watson Lake Rec Centre Livestream Video | All Ages | Free Join us online as the Progress Pride Flags are raised by the City of Whitehorse and the Yukon Government for the first time in Yukon’s history. Afterward, Watson Lake will be raising their Pride flag! |
Pride PaddleSat. Aug. 1 @ 10am
Rotary Park, Whitehorse | All Ages | $15 Shuttle Sick of screen-time? Head down the Yukon River with fellow paddlers while soaking up the gaylight! (Experienced paddlers only. Register for shuttle and 15% off boat rentals through Up North Adventures.) |
Queer Kitchen Challenge Aug. 1 - 9
At-Home Activity | All Ages | Free | Registration Required We’re celebrating Pride in good taste! We’ll provide kits, complete with a recipe and ingredients, and you'll make your treats anytime during Pride Week! Once you’ve completed the challenge, share a picture of your colourful creation! (If you missed the deadline, click the button below to download the recipes and participate from home!) |
Drag Lip Sync ChallengeSat. Aug. 1 - Sun. Aug. 9
Online Videos | All Ages | Free The Yukon Queer Film Alliance wants you to film your most fabulous drag lip sync routine and share it with us for a chance to win prizes and titles within the YQFA Drag Hall of Fame! Performances will be shared on the YQFA website throughout Pride Week. (Submit entries by July 31st. Click here for guidelines!) |
Connecting through FilmAll Week: Sex, Sin & 69
Sun. Aug. 2 @ 7pm: Breaking Fast | Tess and Maggie Rescue the Moon Sat. Aug. 8 @ 7pm: Rafiki | Tess and Maggie Rescue the Moon Online Video | All Ages | By Donation The Yukon Queer Film Alliance invites you to tune into their program of thought-provoking, queer content where local and international films will be screened. |