Established in 2001 as an evening of smart cocktails, sharp food, and live entertainment.[i]
History of the Event
| Year | Venue | Summary |
| 2001 | 62 Evanson Street | With the inaugural year of Cocktail in the Trees, the Rainbow Resource Centre welcomes those interested to a night of smart cocktails, sharp food, and live entertainment. |
| 2002 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2003 | 62 Evanson Street | Guests are invited to wear their brightest rainbow colours for another year of smart cocktails, sharp foods, and live entertainment taking place on the rooftop on 62 Evanson Street.[ii] |
| 2004 | 62 Evanson Street | Similar to 2003, guests are invited to wear their brightest rainbow colours and enjoy smart cocktails, sharp foods and live entertainment on the rooftop of 62 Evanson Street.[iii] |
| 2005 | 62 Evanson Street | In 2005 Cocktail in the Trees continues with its mix of smart cocktails, sharp foods, and live entertainment on the rooftop of 62 Evanson Street.[iv] |
| 2006 | 62 Evanson Street | The Rainbow Resource Centre hosts another year of mixing and mingling at Cocktail in the Trees, a favourite among Pride goers. [v] |
| 2007 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2008 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2009 | 62 Evanson Street | Designated as a Pride Fundraiser.[vi]
This year, Cocktail in the Trees features Prairie Nights which invites participants to sample the delights of the Great Canadian West. As with previous years, this event will also include an evening of smart cocktails, sharp food and live entertainment in the loft and rooftop deck. Proceeds from this event go to the Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Pride Committee. This is also a Pink Money Event.[vii] |
| 2010 | 62 Evanson St. | This year’s Cocktails in the Trees includes the theme: Hollywood Confidential; the gilded secrets of the silver screen. Continuing with tradition, this event will also continue to provide participants with an evening of smart cocktails, sharp food, and live entertainment.[viii] |
| 2011 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2012 | 603 Stadbrook Ave. | A cocktails celebration of Pride in Osborne Village. Don your favourite cocktail wear, enjoy great company and beverages while supporting the Snowy Owl Monarchist Society Community Development Award (a scholarship fund for LGBTQ students).[ix] |
| 2013 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2014 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2015 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2016 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2017 | 128 Spence Street | A cocktail celebration of Pride in West Broadway. Participants are invited to come out for an evening of great company and beverages in support of the Snowy Owl Monarchist Society’s Community Development Award (a scholarship bursary fund program for LGBTTQ* students).[x] |
| 2018 | 128 Spence Street | With Cocktails Off Broadway having replaced the once named “Cocktails in the Trees,” this cocktail celebration of Pride is in support of the Snowy Owl Monarchist Society’s Community Development Award scholarship for LGBTTQ* students.[xi] |
| 2019 | 128 Spence Street. | This year’s Cocktails Off Broadway’s theme is, A Night with Royalty. This is an indoor/outdoor cocktail event, with appetizers provided by Capital Grill and Bar. There will be a cash bar, a live piano, and soloists. Proceeds from this event will go to the Snowy owl Monarchist Society Inc. and Rainbow Harmony Project. [xii] |
[i] https://web.archive.org/web/20010526052844/http:/www.gaypridewinnipeg.com/startindex.html
[ii]https://web.archive.org/web/20030801185210/http://www.gaypridewinnipeg.com/events/index.html#cocktails_trees
[iii]https://web.archive.org/web/20040610032847/http://www.gaypridewinnipeg.com/events/index.html#cocktails_trees
[iv] https://web.archive.org/web/20050308044204/http://www.gaypridewinnipeg.com/events/index.html
[v] https://web.archive.org/web/20060902074800/http://www.gaypridewinnipeg.com/pdfs/Pride2006_webRes.pdf
[vi] https://web.archive.org/web/20110603165123/http://rachelwilliston.com/lipstick_lace_april_2009.pdf
[vii] https://web.archive.org/web/20090605112002/http://gaypridewinnipeg.com/events/index.html
[viii]https://canandapridehistory.sharepoint.com/sites/CanadianPrideHistoricalSociety/Shared%20Documents/Research/Pride%20Profiles/Winnipeg/2010_Pride_Guide_Web.pdf?CT=1652480618279&OR=ItemsView
[ix]https://canandapridehistory.sharepoint.com/sites/CanadianPrideHistoricalSociety/Shared%20Documents/Research/Pride%20Profiles/Winnipeg/2016_PrideGuide_p5.pdf?CT=1652480347020&OR=ItemsView
[x] https://web.archive.org/web/20170606141655/http://www.pridewinnipeg.com/pride/community-events/#toggle-id-14
[xi] http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/985325-2018/5?
[xii] http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/1118647-2019/7?