The Pride Rainbow is being added to the decor of Downtown North Bay this afternoon (Sunday).

Two crosswalks are being painted at Main and Fraser.

North Bay Pride Committee Spokesperson Jason Maclennan says co-chair Lucie St John spearheaded the initiative.

“To celebrate Pride and inclusion she went and approached the different City Councillors and the Mayor and the downtown business association and some private donors who helped cover the different permits and insurance,” he says.

Mayor Al McDonald says the city supports the initiative.

“We’re a welcoming, inclusive community for everyone and that’s something we can be very proud of as the City of North Bay and as a community,” he says.

Committee officials say the crosswalk painting is the first event in the lead up to this year’s Pride celebrations later this month.

Several events are lined up:
– July 18 – Flag Raising – North Bay City Hall 4 pm
– July 18 – Drag King or Queen runway event – The Grande Event Centre 8 pm
– July 19 – LGBTQ2+ Speed dating, presented by New Beginnings, hosted by The Voyager followed by a night of Karaoke
– July 20 – LGBTQ2+ Youth Community Dance – Prom Themed – Hosted by St. Andrew’s
– July 21 – Pride March – Start at North Bay City Hall – Noon
– July 21 – Pride Unity Picnic – Waterfront 130pm to 5 pm
– July 21 – 10pm – Celebrate Pride Dance hosted by the Chief Commanda

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