Courtenay’s Pride Parade is happening this Saturday starting at noon, celebrating the history, courage and diversity of Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) communities.

The parade will require temporary road closures on 5th Street through Downtown Courtenay and across the 5th Street Bridge toward Simms Park.

5th Street from Johnston Avenue to Comox Road, including Downtown Courtenay and the 5th Street Bridge, will be fully closed starting at 11 a.m. and parking on 5th Street will be restricted prior to the road closure.

5th Street and the 5th Street Bridge will reopen once the parade has passed, no later than 1:30 p.m.

For more information on the festivities, visit Pride Society Of The Comox Valley.