Pride week and Outgames kick -off in Vancouver
Pride week and Outgames kick -off in Vancouver
Flag raising event this afternoon
Amanda Wawryk Jul 25, 2011 07:40:04 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - It will mix sports, human rights and community celebration. Vancouver Pride week and the North American Outgames both kick-off today.
Flags for both events will be raised at City Hall just after noon. The official Outgames opening ceremony happens at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 5 p.m.
This is the second year for the Outgames, which features 13 sports, including soccer and ballroom dancing, as well as poker. More than 1,000 athletes are in town for the week-long event which coincides with Pride celebrations.
During today's flag raising, the Grand Marshalls for the Pride Parade will be announced. The Pride Parade takes place this upcoming Sunday in the city's West End. |
發表於 2011-7-25 07:11
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