Monday, July 21, 2008

Queer It Up! 2008 -- HISTORY IS MADE!

Queer It Up! - Peel's FIRST ever PRIDE march took place on July 19th, 2008. With over 70 diverse participants, and the support of Peel Region Police and agency organizers, the march strode peacefully westbound on Dundas Street all the way to Constitution Blvd, and then back eastbound to Dixie and Dundas. A BBQ, entertainment, and fun followed the march at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre. Thanks to the Mississauga News and Rogers Cable 10 staff who were respectful and sensitive to making sure people were comfortable with their presence. Article: http://www.mississauga.com/article/16803 Photos: http://infocus.mississauga.com/?view=photo&item_id=15244&event_id=2294 Many many many hands made this day a success. Special thanks to Nelson at the YMCA, Kathleen, Ramon, Ali, Blayne, Roger, Nicolas, Malena, Evan, Joanne, Jayme, PFLAG, David, Vinhson, John, Pam, Rhonda at Peel CAS, Bonnie, Danielle, Donna, Wasan, Alun, Beth, Sushmita, Maria Delmonte, Bill, PHAN, AYSP, and all the amazing QX participants and allied supporters that showed up! We worked together as a community to show our PRIDE in our backyards in Peel Region. We are grateful for all the mississaugaeans who honked, waved, and showed their support! It was a proud day in Peel Region for it's Queer, Trans and allied communities. We are already thinking about Queer It Up 2009! Lots of photos are posted on Facebook,check thcem out! Feel free to post feedback on what you'd like to see different for next year.