After spending the last couple of years at Queens Park, Mackay Rainbow Pride returns to its original home tomorrow, Saturday, June 17 for their annual Pride event.
“Back To The Bridge” is happening at Bluewater Quay tomorrow where attendees will march across the Forgan Bridge and back, showing off their colourful costumes and signs and increasing the visibility of the region's LGBTIQA+ community.
Festivities will continue at Bluewater Quay with markets, food, live music from The Feels and entertainment from drag performers Miss Lady Saint Diva and Evalyn Eatdith.
Support services Headspace and Feros Care will also be at the event.
“The event is to tell people there is a queer community here in Mackay and also for the queer community to know there is help here if you need,” said organiser Gary Thomas.
“Fortunately, these days it is certainly more acceptable to be ‘out’ at work and in public and events like this really help.”
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their brightest outfits and create colourful signs for the march, with prizes on offer for Best Dressed, Best Dressed Pet and Best Pride Sign.
The free, family friendly event kicks off at Bluewater Quay from 3:00pm with an afterparty continuing into the night at the Gallery from 7:00pm.
Mackay Rainbow Pride is supported by Mackay Regional Council, Magpies Sporting Club, Sydney Street Markets, and Rema Tip Top.
WHAT: Mackay Rainbow Pride
WHEN: Saturday, June 17 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
WHERE: Bluewater Quay
This is a free community event.
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