Hundreds gathered at The Station in Birtinya on Friday 28 February for the relaunch of the Sunshine Coast Pride Network, and to hear long-awaited news of the return of the coast’s Pride Festival.
Running 14 – 23 November, it will be the biggest and most comprehensive Pride offering the region has ever seen.
The event has been dormant since 2019, when the emergence of Covid-19 exhausted funding and left the country at a standstill.
Now, thanks to a renewed energy from a website rebrand and relaunch, the Sunshine Coast Pride Network is excited to add the bustling tourist region back to the ever-growing list of regional Pride celebrations.
Dates will span a ten-day block and a Fringe Festival-style format will welcome submissions from community groups with Pride-themed events and activities that align with the inclusive, accessible and supportive aims of the network.
Expect to see the best of the Sunshine Coast on display, from beach parties to picnics in the park and roller-skating along the boardwalk.
The ever-popular Fair Day returns on Sunday 16 November, with family-friendly entertainment, music, markets and of course the highly coveted dog fashion parade. Details yet to be released.
The SCPN acknowledged the Sunshine Coast Council and Lesbians Incorporated for their funding support in the relaunch and rebrand of their website.
