HEAT is so excited, as one of our favorite community events approaches. It’s almost time for Calgary’s 20th Gay Pride Celebration and AIDS Calgary, along with partner organization Calgary Sexual Health Centre, are gearing up for what we hope will be the best Gay Pride this city has ever seen!
Our theme for this year’s Pride celebrations is “Your Diversity is Our Strength” and it is our plan to acknowledge and celebrate the great connection and long standing relationship between our organizations and the GLBT community.
Gay Pride activities provide an opportunity to showcase our gay men/MSM program and provide education and awareness on issues impacting lives in our community. Pride is a great opportunity to connect with and hear from you: Calgary’s GLBT community and allies. AIDS Calgary and Calgary Sexual Health Centre will have booths set up at the Street Festival following the Parade. You can also look for AIDS Calgary’s HEAT Coordinator at the Pride Dance on Saturday, September 4th. Please stop by and visit us!
So, what are you doing for Pride? Have you made your plans, do you have a float, do you want to be a part of the parade, festival or celebrations? Are you unsure about how you can be a part of this annual community gathering? We have an easy way for you and your friends to get involved and show your pride.
Join us! Walk in the parade with us, wearing a red or white t-shirt, help us build our float, recruit friends and family to walk with us, or help distribute our safer sex information and supplies during the parade.  
If this sounds like something for you, then consider this an open invitation and contact AIDS Calgary at or Calgary Sexual Health Centre and see where and how your talents and voice can be used to help!
Cheers, and Happy 20th Anniversary to Pride Calgary!