Hashtag: #PrideParade
Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade
Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow roses... Read more of this article
Casa Dos Açores Supports Pride Parade
Saying they are “proud to support equal rights,” the Casa dos Açores da Bermuda said they will be supporting Pride Bermuda, and will be selling Portuguese donuts and coffee at Victoria Park, with proceeds to benefit charity. “We are proud to support equal rights for all members of our community. Temos orgulho em apoiar direitos iguais... Read more of this article
RSIR Realty To Sponsor Bermuda Pride Event
Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Bermuda announced its sponsorship of Bermuda’s first Pride Parade, which is set to take place tomorrow [Aug 31]. “To celebrate being the 1st Bermuda real estate company to sponsor the landmark event, the full-service real estate firm recently welcomed Elizabeth Christopher from Bermuda Pride and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley... Read more of this article
Argo Group Donates To Bermuda Pride Parade
Argo Group have donated $2,500 towards Bermuda’s first Pride Parade which they said will help improve accessibility at the event and go towards the cost of free parking for participants. “Argo believes that an inclusive, progressive and diverse environment is integral to any successful business,” said Ryan Mather, Argo Group’s global head of... Read more of this article
Pride Edition Of PechaKucha Night This Evening
The public is invited to attend the Pride Edition of PechaKucha Night at 7pm this evening [Aug 29] at the Blue Waters Anglers Club, with the presenters set to include Shari-Lynn Pringle, Roderick Ferguson, Dr. Lucie Fremlova, Linda Bogle-Mienzer, and Joanne Darrell Herbert. A spokesperson said, “PechaKucha Bermuda is kicking off Pride Week 2019... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic Series: ‘Happy Bermuda Pride’
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the twenty-first of a comic series from McGinger Design Lab said they ”congratulate members of the LGBTQI community for raising awareness and understanding on important issues within our community. On behalf of our team, we wish you a happy Bermuda Pride 2019!” Related Stories Photos & Video:... Read more of this article
Vejay Steede Column: ‘Four Verses & A Comma’
[Opinion column written by Vejay Steede] It’s Pride Week! What a wonderful time we live in! Seeing the outpouring of support and well wishes for Bermuda’s LGBTQ community recently has been distinctly heartwarming. We are, it seems, making progress toward true enlightenment. Acceptance of what most heterosexual, cisgender Bermudians would probably,... Read more of this article
Bacardi Fountain Lights Up In Rainbow Colours
[Updated with video] Bacardi Limited has expressed their support for the upcoming Bermuda Pride Parade, and have illuminated the fountain at their building in rainbow colours in honour of the event. A spokesperson told Bernews, “At Bacardi, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and support policies of equality just as we seek diversity in our... Read more of this article
Family Centre To Have Booth At Pride Event
“Pride is a celebratory time for the LGBTQI+ community and supporters alike. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to creating a more equitable world for everyone,” Executive Director of the Family Centre, Martha Dismont said. A Family Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Pride 2019 will hold its first ever LGBTQI+ Pride celebration... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Pride Press Conference
A press conference is being held this afternoon [Aug 28] regarding the upcoming Bermuda Pride celebrations. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 16-minute replay is below The official website notes, “A community celebration will be held in Victoria... Read more of this article
BoB Foundation Supports Bermuda Pride Parade
The Bank of Bermuda Foundation said it “fully supports the upcoming Bermuda Pride 2019 parade as it raises awareness of the human rights issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Foundation’s long-term vision for Bermuda is that ‘All people in Bermuda are healthy, independent, financially secure... Read more of this article
Governor John Rankin On Pride Parade
Speaking in advance of the upcoming Pride Parade, Governor John Rankin said he hopes it “will be an enjoyable event for all involved and, like many other events on the island, demonstrate both the inclusivity and diversity of the community in Bermuda.” Governor Rankin said, “Bermuda’s first ever Pride event is in line with the rights... Read more of this article
