HAPPY PRIDE

It’s PRIDE MONTH and Fresh 93.1 wants to celebrate all month long!

This page will be your go-to for all things PRIDE on Fresh 93.1

We encourage you to decorate your front door, lawn, or sidewalk during Pride Month…. and we’d LOVE to see it! #ShowUsYourPride during PRIDE month, tag us in your photos on social @fresh931! We want to see you celebrate!

We also want to hear your stories. Fill out the form below if you would like to share your story on-air or on our social. Let’s all come together to celebrate PRIDE MONTH!

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2SLGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

You might hear different versions of this acronym, but do you know what all the letters represent? Do you know what all the different flags are? What does it mean to be an ally?

Let’s start with the first 2 characters of the acronym – 2S:

TWO SPIRIT

More info about the term Two Spirit

WHAT DOES 2SLGBTQ+ STAND FOR

Here are some great articles breaking down the acronym:

LGBTQ2S+: What does it mean?

LGBTQ2S+ Terms to Know

What does LGBTQ2S+ Mean?

BREAKING DOWN THE FLAGS

So we all know the rainbow flag, but during Pride month you will see a plethora of multicolored flags all representative of different identities within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It’s important to educate yourself on what each flag represents.

Here are some of the main ones you may see- click each flag to learn more:

: The Two Spirit Flag (Common Version)

: The Progress Pride Flag

: The Trans Flag

: The Bisexual Flag

: The Non-Binary Flag

: The Pansexual Flag

For more info on the different flags, when they were created, and what they represent, check out this article:

Queer Community Flags

Why Many LGBT People Have Started Using A New Pride Flag

BEING AN ALLY

During Pride month, whether you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community or not, it is a time to learn, so we can all move forward together, better than ever! Here’s a great post about allyship, and what it means to be a true supporter of the 2SLGBTQ+ community:

HISTORY OF PRIDE

So where did PRIDE month come from? How did it start? What’s it all about?

Here are some articles to check out to answer all of your questions!

The history of PRIDE in Canada

The Black community’s integral role in PRIDE

What are the Stonewall riots?

Remembering four Black LGBTQ+ activists who changed the world

PRIDE is a protest, not just a party

Check out our very own Will Nash’s interview with Kaeden Seburn. Kaeden is a trans activist, educator & public speaker. This important conversation highlights what it means to be Trans & Non-Binary, labels, and personal pronouns and how it’s all simply about respecting each other and respecting everyone’s personal journey.

Events

Check out some of the local PRIDE events happening in Barrie. Barrie Pride is a great website for all things PRIDE!

Thursday June 1, 1pm – Rainbow Flag Raising at Barrie City Hall

Saturday June 3, starting at 2pm – Barrie Pride Parade and Festival!

After-Party Celebrations held at Homestead Bakery (ticketed event), the Mexican House, C.W. Coops and UPlift Black

Sunday June 4, 8pm Pride Movie Night at the back of Blueberry Moon

Monday June 12, 7:30pm Legends Live Drag Comedy Night at C.W. Coops (ticketed event)

Thursday June 15, 2pm to 7pm Queer Crafternoon at Blueberry Moon

Friday June 16, 7pm Wags & Drags at Dunlop Street Diner (ticketed event)

Monday June 19 6pm-8pm Fierté Simcoe Pride Social at the Downtown Branch of the Barrie Public Library

Wednesday June 21, 8pm – Barrie Pride Sociable at C.W. Coops. Rainbow Costume Contest

Thursday June 22, 7pm – Celebrate Pride Month at the MacLaren Art Centre

Friday June 23^rd we will be hosting the “Pride Party with Will Nash” from 4-6pm on Fresh 931.

You’re invited! Join us for the Pride Weekend Kick-off Party from 4-6pm on Fresh 931! We have a special Pride playlist top 5 @5 for you, and you’ll hear all your favourite 2SLGBTQ+ artists, allies, and anthems! We’d love to hear from you if you have a ‘proud’ moment you want to sure or just want to show some love, text or call us 705-721-4931!

Saturday June 24, 11am – Drag Queen Storytime at the Downtown Branch of the Barrie Public Library

Monday June 26, 6pm-8pm Queer Craft Circle – Adult Colouring at the Downtown Branch of the Barrie Public Library

Wednesday June 28 Lawnchair Luminata Pride Movie Night featuring Kinky Boots (PG 13), starting at dusk. Generously sponsored by The Queens Hotel and Flying Monkeys.

July 14 – 16 Collingwood Pride Festival – click here for details

#ShowUsYourPRIDE

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