PRIDE WEEK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“Which events are family-friendly or all-ages?”
Friday (9/26) evening’s event at Hotel Indigo is 18+
All others events are family friendly or all ages
Parental guidance is advised at all events
“What can I bring into the Open Space events?”
Due to the size and length of our events on Saturday, we know you may need to bring a bag along with you if you plan to stay part or all day.
Clear bags are your fastest way to enter the Open Space.
All non-clear bags will be searched before entry to the Open Space
“Can I volunteer at an event?”
Yes please!
Pro tip: in some cases, volunteering will get you free entry to the event.
Click here to see what volunteer slots we are still looking to fill!
“Which events are free?”
Wednesday’s Sign Making Party and all of Saturday’s events are free to attend.
“Will there be a sensory tent this year?”
Yes! Saturday’s event at the Open Space will include an area for those who need a calmer environment away from the lights or crowds.
“Where should I park on Saturday?”
If you plan to join us for our Visibility March that begins at F&M park and ends at the open space, and then enjoy our Resource Fair or our evening events - Drag Show & Silent Disco, we suggest you park near the Open Space and walk to F&M park.
“Will there be food/drink at Pride Week events?”
Yes!
Tuesday’s QueerStory event will have drinks to purchase.
Wednesday’s Sign Making Party at The Little Fleet will have food and drinks for purchase.
Thursday’s Comedy Show will have light snacks included.
Friday’s Fashion Show will have drinks for purchase.
Saturday’s events at the Open Space will have food trucks for purchasing food and drinks will be available for purchase at our bar.
“What should I wear?”
Come as you are! Your comfort is the most important part of joining us for any event.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon events are quite casual, with Wednesday & Saturday happening partially or fully outdoors.
Friday & Saturday nights events are opportunities to dress-up and express yourself BIG. Both of these events will be happening outdoors.
“I’ve never been to an/this event
What can I expect?”
For the who/what/where/when of events, please go HERE
You can expect a welcoming environment and a lot of happy faces!
If you are new to any event, find someone wearing a lanyard or name tag, they can help direct you to a board or staff member so we can chat and make sure you are enjoying and connecting within a new space.
“Why is Pride Week in September?”
Up North Pride had our first September Pride Week in 2021. This came out of necessity, following our inability to plan a Pride during 2020. We realized that we LOVE doing a Pride Week in September for so many reasons.
-A lot of our board, staff, and vendors have more availability for planning, executing, or volunteering outside of the summer months.
-We already do a BUNCH of events in June for Pride Month.
-Larger cities have their pride events during weekends in June and we think it’s a great thing to support those larger events and celebrate our Pride Week during the shoulder season of late September.
-PLUS: at Up North Pride, we do programming and events year round because our community is engaged not just one day/week/month out of the year.
“Why are some things different this year?”
Most of our events do vary year to year. While some elements come back time and time again, other things differ due to cost, availability, community or board feedback, org capacity, or other obstacles outside of our control. We also aim to change as the needs of our community do.
We know that Up North Pride has had and will have many eras and we just hope to experience them all together!
Bayline bus operates from 7am – 10pm Mon-Sat and 9am-9pm Sun.
To travel from open space to F&M park, hop on at the bus stop on Union in front of TC Tourism and get off at either the Front/Wellington stop or the Front/Barlow stop for a 2 block walk back to the park.
To travel from F&M park to Open Space, hop on at the bus stop at Front/Wellington and get off at the Front/Union (Record Eagle) stop for a one block walk to Open Space.
