THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
(Day 1) OPENING CEREMONIES
6pm Pride Flag Raising at Town Hall – all ages
7pm Meet & Greet Pride Kick-Off at O’Connor Gallery by invitation.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Thursday Sept .26th, 2024 – 6pm
Gananoque Pride Alliance is kicking off its “Fall into Pride” events with a flag raising ceremony at the Gananoque Town Hall. Events run from Sept. 26 – 29th,2024
MEET & GREET 2024
Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2024 – 7pm
Members in our community are invited to join us for a talk by special guest speaker, Hill Werth, at O’Connor Gallery. This event is by invitation ONLY!
Rockstarz with Sue Thomas
Friday, Sept. 27th, 2024 – 4pm
Rock painting with Sue Thomas is happening on September 27th at 4pm. Open to all ages. Suggested donation of $5.
Sue is the creative artist behind Elmwood Fantasy Art. She sculpts and paints using inspiration of all things magical and fantastic. This includes dragons and fairies as well as some inspirational people such as Jane Goodall.
Sue also paints rocks and believes in the power of kindness rocks with positive
messages.
Member of Gananoque Arts Network and The Professional Art Doll Makers Art Guild.
Paint Night
Friday, Sept. 27th, 20024 – 7-10pm
Paint night is happening at Pistachio Café in Gananoque on Friday, September 27 @ 7pm. $35 for supplies and a “beverage” of your choic
Info booth at Crafts on the River
Saturday, September 28th, 2024 – 10-4pm
We will have an info booth at Crafts On the River on Saturday, September 28th from 10-4pm.
Stop by, get information on events during our “Fall into Pride” Celebration!
Chalk Art Challenge
Saturday, Sept. 28th, 2024- 2-4pm
Who doesn’t love chalk painting! Join us for a great event for kids and adults alike. Drop by the info booth on Saturday, September 28th from 2-4 for some wicked and awesome chalk art at Town of Gananoque!
Adult Dirty BINGO!
Saturday, September 28th, 2024 – 10pm
Who’s ready for some late night BINGO and dancing! We begin the event with Adult Dirty Bingo with our host Chrystal Allen from Down Home Lovin’! An exotic event followed by some dancing at Moroni’s Restaurant And Sports Bar! DJ spinning for your enjoyment! Beverages from Moroni’s available!
ALL AGES FALL INTO PRIDEFEST & VENDOR VILLAGE
Sunday, Sept. 29th, 2024
VENDOR VILLAGE
9am – 5pm
ON STAGE
10-11AM Land Blessing followed by Kchi Tolba 2-Spirit Drum
11AM Mayoral Welcome & Town Crier
12-1PM Dance Party on the Main Stage with MC Benjamin Dover and DJs Andrew Kowalski & Sloane Peterson
1-2PM Open Mic & Talent Show (contact samcrodancer@gmail.com to register)
2-3PM LIVE BAND SuperMajestic
3-4PM LIVE BAND Dusty Coyote & The Shapeshifters
4-5PM LIVE BAND Sweetleaf
5PM – Closing ceremonies
THROUGH THE PARK
11:30 In-Park Parade (ALL welcome)
BESIDE THE STAGE
12-1 Cornhole Tournament
PRIDE TENT
12-3 Make & Take with Julie (Sponsored by History Museum)
Special Guests: MC Benjamin Dover, DJs Andrew Kowalski & Sloane Peterson
