Red Deer Pride

08/12/2026

This weekend! Support for rural Pride in Alberta is VITAL - come on out and celebrate!

🌈🎉 LACOMBE PRIDE 2026🎉🌈
We're excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Lacombe Pride Weekend, happening August 14–16 in Lacombe, Alberta!
We've got an incredible weekend planned, including:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH🏳️‍🌈
11:00 to 12:30 pm – PRIDE FLAG RAISING in partnership with the Lacombe Museums, come kick off pride as we open up the 4th Annual Lacombe Pride Weekend!🎉We will have crafts, speakers and light refreshments!

7:00 to 9:00 pm – PUPS 'N PINTS on Blindman Brewings patio, this is an all ages event that welcomes you to celebrate Pride with your special Fur baby!🐾

🌟SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH🌈
🕑Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Our Pride in the Park celebration at Lest We Forget Park (in front of the Lacombe Memorial Centre) will feature a 2SLGBTQIA+ vendor market🛍, crafts & games, a FREE Community BBQ🍔 (thanks to Lacombe Ford!), live music & entertainment,🎤 family-friendly drag👠 performances, and an amazing aerial performance. 🌟 There's something for everyone to enjoy!

👠✨️PAINT THE TOWN GAY 18+ DRAG SHOW✨️👠
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Center
Doors open at 7:30
Join us for an evening of Q***r chaos that will sure to leave this town drenched in sparkles! From local performers to our of towners, from Drag Kings to Drag Queens there are so many incredible artists hitting our stage! This is a ticketed event 🎟and tickets can be bought at the Lacombe Performing Arts Center Website

✨️SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
Join us for our 2Spirit Learning Day.
📍🕑9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Lacombe Memorial Center!
In partnership with RDNFS, this event welcomes you into a world of learning, history and deep cultural roots, its a time to ask questions, understand more about our 2 Spirit and Indigiq***r history while immersing yourself in Indigenous culture!

If you're part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or an ally, we would really love to have you join us. Whether you're coming from Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, or anywhere else in Alberta, make a day (or a weekend!) of it. Bring your friends, make it a road trip, and help us celebrate Pride in rural Alberta. Let's come together and support each other.🌈

Thank you! We can't wait to see you in Lacombe!👋

08/12/2026

This weekend! Come and take part in Two Spirit Learning Day with Red Deer Native Friendship Society - RDNFS and The Lacombe Pride Society 💖

08/09/2026

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Wow, Red Deer!! What an honour!

Thank you so much for your votes and support. This means the world!

We'll keep working to make you proud! 💖

07/27/2026

Contact QNSRD for registration and intake paperwork. 📝

QNSRD and Red Deer Native Friendship Society is proud to announce a partnership with the University of Alberta Edmonton Student Legal Services, who is bringing their TransID Clinic project to Red Deer on two select dates this summer. The clinic will take place on July 29 from 11 AM to 3 PM.⁠ There is a second Clinic August 14 which you can also sign up for. Only one session is needed. In late September a notarization clinic will be held to get your completed paperwork notarized at no cost.
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What to bring⁠
For the sessions, patrons should bring:⁠
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1) a valid piece of government-issued photo ID (driver's license, ID card, passport, status card)⁠
2) their health card⁠
3) If they are a minor, a parent or guardian⁠
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Location⁠
Out of respect for the utmost privacy and comfort of our transgender community members, we will not be publicly announcing the location. It is a comfortable location with lots of parking and near a bus stop. We will provide snacks and drinks while you wait or after you are done, should you experience q***r joy. ;-)⁠
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Intake process⁠
Jack will provide us with a registration form to give to all interested community members. along with paperwork you can fill out ahead of time should you choose to. We will give you the location. For the link or more information, email us at [email protected] or call us.⁠
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We work year-round to provide our community with the services and advocacy you may require. We rely entirely on donations for funding and completely on volunteer passion.⁠
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Yes, we are a registered non-profit society through the Alberta Societies Act. This means we are classed as a non-profit but cannot issue CRA standard tax receipts for donations.

07/26/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear about the tragedy that occurred yesterday at Berlin Pride. Our hearts are with those who have been affected along with their loved ones. No one should have to fear for their lives while celebrating who they are. Sending love to our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings in Berlin, and worldwide. We mourn for those lost or suffering, and we stand with Berlin.

If you are feeling vulnerable and in need of support, please call:

☎️ Brite Line at 1-844-70-BRITE (Edmonton)

☎️ Trans Lifeline at 1-877-330-6366

☎️ LGBT Youth Line at 1-800-268-9688

☎️ Alberta Wide Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642

☎️ Alberta 211 at 2-1-1

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07/20/2026

Head on out to D2 this Friday and support a great cause in our community! 💕

THIS FRIDAY!

A huge thank you to ISCWR YEG and ISC CASA for choosing Safe Harbour as the recipient of donations from this incredible event.
We are deeply honoured to be selected as your charity partner and grateful for your support of the work we do throughout Central Alberta.

Events like these help strengthen our community while bringing people together in creative, fun, and meaningful ways.
Thank you to everyone involved in organizing, performing, volunteering, and attending. Your generosity and support make a real difference.

We can't wait to cheer you on from the sidelines. May the best drag warrior win!

07/14/2026

WHAT. A. WEEK.

Red Deer Pride Week 2026 has officially come to a close and we want to express our most sincere and deepest gratitude to everyone who had even the slightest hand in helping to make it happen.

From the generosity of our sponsors, our volunteers, those who stepped up to teach workshops or host events, our attendees who stayed late to help us pack up chairs without being asked, to anyone who just showed up and put their behind in a seat - we appreciate you. ALL OF YOU. Red Deer Pride Week absolutely would NOT have happened without your help. This week was all about community and SO MANY OF YOU stepped up. (We wish we could tag all of you!!)

While this year was far from perfect (we have already started making notes for improvements next year), we think it was a big step in the right direction and have loved watching so many folks come out and take part in these events.

We know once a year is not enough to keep us all connected - so stay tuned. Our goal is to continue to keep the community engaged and excited about experiences we can share, and places we can gather together and experience joy - maybe even learn a thing or two.

For now, it’s time for a bit of rest and reflection. We hope you enjoyed this week as much as we have - our collective cup is overflowing!

Keep watching. We’re not going anywhere.
✌️💖🌈

07/13/2026

More Pride festivities, just down the road in Innisfail! 🌈💕

Our First Summer Potluck is Almost Here!

Join us for an evening of good food, great conversation, and community as we gather for our first Innisfail Pride Summer Potluck!

Tuesday, July 14
Rotary Cookhouse, Centennial Park (weather permitting). If the weather turns bad, we have an indoor alternative.
Starts at 5:30 PM

Bring your favourite dish, snack, or dessert to share, or just bring yourself! Whether you're a long-time friend or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.

It's a relaxed evening to connect, make new friends, and celebrate the amazing community we're building together.

Bring:
A dish to share (if you can)
Your favourite beverage
A welcoming smile

We can't wait to spend a summer evening with you!

Everyone is welcome. Allies, friends, families, and community members are all invited.

07/12/2026

TODAY!

Gaetz Memorial United Church presents an inclusive Sunday Service at 10:30 AM.
Come and see for yourself how affirming and loving Minister Leila and her congregation are. 🙏🌈💗

LATER!

Intro to Burlesque - Pride Edition takes place at The Forum with Domino Rogue from 3 - 4:30. Please make sure to register by emailing [email protected] as spots are limited.

TONIGHT!

Red Deer Pride Week officially wraps up with our Strawberry Social! Bring a dish to share, and wear your best Red & Wild outfit - prize will be awarded for best dressed! This is an all ages event at Kiwanis Picnic Shelter (4500 Fountain Drive) - come and celebrate the culmination of this year's week of events in style! 🍓

RED DEER PRIDE WEEK CONCLUDES TODAY! 💖

07/11/2026

TODAY!

Come on down to Bella Ciao's Social Club in your best PJs for a DIY cereal bar and cartoon party! Let's start Saturday off right with some serious nostalgia and SUGAR! Big thanks to Costco for providing cereal and milk!

Fatal Fantasy Photography will also be continuing her Pride Portraits series!

Breathing Room Yoga + Psycle will be hosting their Pride Ride Spin Class at 2:15 - 2:45. Stay afterward for some delicious snacks and socializing! Link to register is in our LinkTree!

TONIGHT!

Out Loud Lounge & Open Mic (18+) starts at 7pm at The Forum, presented by Private Universe Entertainment and The Forum Inc.
Arrive early to get on the open mic list! Then stay and dance the night away with us! And yes, we have a bar! 🍸

RED DEER PRIDE WEEK CONTINUES! 🌈

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