A Pride celebration will return to Moncton later this month after virtual events were held in 2020 amid the pandemic in conjunction with Pride committees in Fredericton and Saint John.
River of Pride is the non-profit LGBT+ organization which has hosted the annual festival.
River of Pride president Sam Walsh says some activities will be virtual again since the province is still in the early stages of reopening.
“We are working with a vulnerable population and we want to make sure that everyone is taken care of and feels safe enough to come to events and have that opportunity in whatever way they feel more comfortable.”
Walsh says this year’s festival will focus on reuniting the LGBT+ community.
“We’re really looking at the connectedness and togetherness that’s so important in this isolating time that we’re still kinda living in.”
About 45 events are planned during the two-week festival which starts on August 22.
The Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, August 28 at 1:30 p.m. followed by an afternoon Fair at Riverfront Park.