Dear Editor,

Celebrating Pride reminds us that there’s always an undertone of history. Without the acknowledgment of Stonewall, and its significance to gay civil rights, there would be no reason to observe Pride. Lethbridge was ready to find its little bit of history within the movement.

Lethbridge was finally ready for a full out Pride celebration, and its citizens were so incredibly supportive. Lethbridge deserves a lot of gratitude for being okay with having us take it over for three days! AND the BEST thing about Lethbridge’s support: the flag raising!! We had a rainbow flag flying until early Monday morning! ABSOLUTELY more than anyone could have ever anticipated!!

We had an incredible donation from GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine to promote and advertise our events in the magazine and online on the website that provided much more exposure than we had hoped! Numerous cash donations from small to large from many people and companies really provided us the opportunity to create events that were unforgettable and extraordinary.

Volunteers, as always, were an asset to our festival. From those working merchandise sales, to the members of the Planning Committee, each worked incredibly hard to do everything possible to make all events a success!

It was an honor to be the chair of Lethbridge’s very first Pride Festival. It was a historic and significant moment in time that I’m incredibly grateful to have been involved with!

Lethbridge Pride Fest was an amazing success; we made HISTORY!! I look forward to what the future holds for Lethbridge Pride Fest!

Sincerely,

Heather Chomos, Chair

Lethbridge Pride Fest 2009