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PRIDE WEEK Submitted by Catrin Smith
Wānaka Pride Week is almost here! From Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 September, OUT&about Wānaka will host four days of film, drag, music, dancing and plenty of community fun. Now in its third year, Pride Week has grown into a much-loved highlight on the local calendar, bringing people together through visibility and connection. “This is a feel-good week where everyone is welcome,” says Event Manager Celine Van Der Eecken. “We’re creating a space where people can be exactly who they are, and feel celebrated for it.” The programme begins with the Queer Film Festival on Wednesday, followed by Queers n Beers on Thursday. Friday brings the ever-popular Drag Bingo, before Saturday bursts into colour with the Pride
Street Party. The day kicks off with the Pride Ride, where cyclists parade along the lakefront from the Wānaka Rugby Fields to the Lake Wānaka Centre. The Street Party will feature live music, drag, Fox & Badger, market stalls, and whānau-friendly activities.
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The week wraps up in style with Pride After Dark, Wānaka’s ultimate late-night pride party (R18). Locals are warmly welcomed to get involved, whether by volunteering, baking or simply showing up to celebrate. Alongside the festivities, OUT&about are supporting a two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course in partnership with Path Wānaka and Community Link, strengthening wellbeing in the community.
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