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Poirier Youth Celebrate Pride (13 – 18 yrs) 

Bring your friends and join us for a safe and inclusive evening of celebrations. There will be a barbeque, fun games and good music.

• Date: Friday, June 23 
• Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.  
• Location: Getaway Youth Centre at the Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier St.)
• Course ID#: 127088
• Cost: Free

How to Register

To register online, go to coquitlam.ca/registration and click Register for Programs. In the online registration system, type the Course ID# (127088) in the search bar, or call 604-927-4386. 

Local LGBTQ2S+ Resources and Supports

Some of the local resources and supports available include:

• Tri-Cities Pride Society, which helps make the Tri-Cities more inclusive and safer for LGBTQ2S+ people through advocacy, social events, education and consultation (tricitiespride.ca)
• DSU Pride Collective, a safe and inclusive space for Douglas College students (thedsu.ca/our-club-collective/dsu-pride-collective)
• Queer Coquitlam Facebook group for LGBTQ2S+ people in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities (facebook.com/groups/queercoquitlam)

A Year-round Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 

As an organization, Coquitlam is on a journey to better serve its vibrant and diverse community by applying the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to guide the City’s policies, operations, language and services. EDI work aims to break down barriers to ensure that everyone – regardless of ability, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and other diversity characteristics – is able to live, work and thrive in a safe and welcoming environment.

EDI is a top business priority for the City and a focus of ongoing work highlighted at coquitlam.ca/EDI.

More information about other local Pride festivities, including event details and the history of the rainbow as a symbol of the LGBTQ2S+ community, can be found at coquitlam.ca/pride.