In support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, the CANFAR Capital Legacy Project Pride Brunch & Dance gets a whole day (and night) at Margarita Restaurant (895 Bank St.) for a day of celebration and community. This event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 11am-2pm, featuring performances from CANFAR National Ambassador Joey Arrigo and music by local DJ collective White Rabbit.
Legacy Ottawa Pride 2024 Social. Photo provided.
You’ll also hear from Invest Ottawa’s CEO & director of business development, as well as words from this year’s Capital Pride Grand Marshall, Haley Robinson.
Rainbow Rabbit will follow suit with a full day of DJs and performances featuring Saltina Shaker, Sunshine Glitterchild, and Morgan Mercury, plus a bonus dance showcase featuring Joey Arrigo.
While the brunch runs from 11am to 2pm, the talks and performances will be from around 12:30pm to 12:55pm. Rainbow Rabbit parties on from 2pm to 2am.
Rainbow Rabbit, from 2pm-2am. Photo provided.
HIV is still an epidemic in Canada, having risen 73% in Ottawa in 2023 (+24.9% in 2022). Universal access to treatment and prevention is still very much needed in this country, as well as for comprehensive youth sexual health education and resources. To learn more, visit CANFAR’s sexfluent.ca.
