In 2019, The Pas Family Resource Centre Inc hosted the first Pride Walk in The Pas, Manitoba. After a temporary pause in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 the Tri-Community Pride Committee was formed in partnership with The Pas Community Renewal Corporation (TPCRC)[i]. Representing the three communities of The Pas, the Regional Municipality of Kelsey, and the Opasawayak Cree Nation, Tri-Community Pride has been growing year over year. The Committee is chaired by Derrick / Nadia Sanderson and is made up of five members comprising of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and a committee member representing TPCRC.
Pride Parade
The Pas’ first Pride Walk took place on August 19th, 2019. The walk began at the Rainbow Cross Walk out front of the Roy H Johnston Arena at 6 pm and ended at 145 La Rose Avenue. The event concluded with a community barbeque and a short presentation on the LGBTQ2S community[ii]. The event was hosted by The Pas Family Resource Centre Inc, in support of members of The Young Wolf Pack and the X-Roads Tenn Centre[iii].
Parade Route
| Year | Route | Reason | Image |
| 2019 | The Pride Walk started at the Rainbow Cross Walk located at the Roy H Johnston Arena, and ended at 145 La Rose Ave. | Unknown |  [iv] |
| 2020 | Cancelled | ||
| 2021 | Cancelled | ||
| 2022 | The Parade began at the Legion and ended at GLMC[v]. | Unknown |  [vi] |
| 2023 | The Parade began at the Legion, went along Fisher Avenue/ Highway 10, and ended at GMLC[vii]. | Unknown |  [viii] |
| 2024 | The Parade began at the GLMC parking lot with attendees walking towards Edwards Avenue and ending at the Roy H Johnson Arena. | Unknown |  [ix] |
Festival Site
The Tri-Community Pride Festival takes place in The Pas and has ended either at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre (GMLC) or behind the Roy H Johnson Arena.
The festival has a variety of amenities which include:
- Food
- Vendor Alley
- Music and Dancing
- Prizes
Lineups
| Year | Date | Location | Lineup |
| 2019 | August 19, 2019 | 145 La Rose Avenue | Unknown |
| 2020 | Cancelled | ||
| 2021 | Cancelled | ||
| 2022 | June 11, 2022 | Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre (GMLC) | Unknown |
| 2023 | June 10, 2023 | Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre (GMLC) | Unknown |
| 2024 | June 8, 2024 | Behind the Roy H Johnson Arena | Unknown |
Social Media Debuts
Facebook DM: https://www.facebook.com/thepaspride/ – August 14, 2019
Logo
| Date | Logo Graphic |
| 08/2019 |  [x] |
| 04/2022 |  [xi] |
| 08/2023 |  [xii] |
References
[i] https://www.tpcrc.ca/pride/
[ii] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=113448156677377&set=a.113453986676794
[iii] https://www.opasquiatimes.com/news/view/1502
[iv] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=113448156677377&set=a.113453986676794
[v] https://www.facebook.com/events/354542276587669/
[vi] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=132212962803409&set=gm.357202972988266
[vii] https://www.facebook.com/events/6258629474232573/
[viii] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=214039281379003&set=gm.6258643264231194&idorvanity=6258629474232573
[ix] https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=435822679200661&set=a.131823329600599
[x] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=113305726691620&set=a.113299320025594
[xi] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=113919934632712&set=a.131823336267265
[xii] https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=275942408522023&set=a.131823336267265