Pride Week has officially kicked off in Kelowna.

A not-for-profit organization called has organized a week full of diverse events and celebrations for people to take part in.

To officially start the festivities, Kelowna Pride held a kickoff event at BNA Brewing on June 3.

Pride Week Kelowna Kickoff Event

Kelowna Pride Events June 4-8:

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Wednesday, June 5 乌鸦传媒� (Stuart Park, Revelry at 4:30 p.m.)

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Saturday, June 8 乌鸦传媒�(Stuart Park to City Park at 10:30 a.m.)

All events are designed to be inclusive and accessible for people with physical and mental abilities, different preferences and unique comfort levels regarding noise and stimulation.

Candace Banks, director of volunteers with Kelowna Pride said that celebrating love, diversity and inclusion, especially within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is incredibly important.

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