Sudbury Pride Chair, Nickel Chef Tom Reid welcomes all to the Sudbury Pride 2008 Festival July 14 to 20, that will be celebrated at various locations downtown.
"I am proud on behalf of the board of Sudbury Pride to welcome you ... to a week of education, arts and festivity in one of the best kept secrets in Canada; Sudbury, City of Lakes in Rainbow Country, " said Reid.
Also, "We owe  a great deal of thanks and appreciation to everyone who has generously contributed to the Pride Festival 2008 guide and programs. Sudbury Pride enjoys a growing success through your sponsorship," he added.
Sudbury Pride Schedule:
Monday, July 14 -
 Rainbow Flag Raising Opening Ceremony, Tom Davies Square, 10 a.m.
Author/activist Gary Kinsman will be speaking at Fromagerie Elgin, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15 -
Open mic and hors d'oeuvres at Laughing Buddha, 8 to 10 p.m. MC Nickel Chef with Tina Roy and Ariel Lane invite poets and writers to celebrate the spoken word.
Wednesday, July 16 -
Film night at Fromagerie Elgin, 7 p.m, presented by Thorneloe University and T.A.G. Film Art Gallery.
Karaoke Competition at Zig's Bar, 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 17-
Art Show and Exhibit opening gala Studio 276 Cedar, 7 to 10 p.m.
Event Zig's Bar, 10 p.m.
Friday, July 18 -
Disco dance under the stars at Tom Davies Square 10 to midnight.
Party and show at Zig's Bar, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, July 19 -
SNO Bears Pig Roast, Delki Dozzi Park, 4 p.m. to closing, $15.
Party at Zig's Bar 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunday, July 20-
11th Anniversary Pride March, starts in Memorial Park at noon.
Barbecue Family picnic and concert, Tom Davies Square 1 to 5 p.m. Face painting, vendors, music and closing ceremonies.
For further information visit SudburyPride.com.
