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Rainbow Pride flags were raised in all six of Muskoka’s towns and townships this week.<\/p>\n

The ceremonies were livestreamed to the Muskoka Pride Facebook page to limit the number of attendees gathering at each location, and those who did attend wore a face mask.<\/p>\n

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The mayors and members of municipal councils extended their best wishes for a successful and unique week of Pride events, said Muskoka Pride in a media release.<\/p>\n

The Rainbow Flag symbolizes the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community, with the many colours representing the diverse community.<\/p>\n

For Merv Taylor-Morin, president of Muskoka Pride, the flag raisings are a symbol of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ population of Muskoka. “It says to the people in Muskoka that our community is diverse and inclusive, an important message for residents and visitors.”<\/p>\n

He stressed the need for the flag raisings’ visibility within Muskoka. “It\u2019s important for all people to see it and know that they\u2019re welcome in their own communities.”<\/p>\n

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Pride flag raisings happened across Muskoka this week, including at the municipal office in Lake Of Bays (supplied)<\/p><\/div>\n

“It is significant that all communities of Muskoka are once again recognizing the Muskoka Pride Festival this year,” says board member Shawn Forth, “because there are LGBTQ+ residents all over Muskoka, who want to feel supported by their town.”<\/p>\n

Having grown up in Muskoka, Forth understands the feeling of isolation that comes with thinking you are alone. “Visibility is important for the LGBTQ+ community so that you don\u2019t feel isolated. LGBTQ+ Pride is not just about tolerance and acceptance\u2014it\u2019s about celebrating the rich diversity in our community.”<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Pride Week theme is “Socially distanced\u2026but still Fabulous!” which reflects the efforts made by the planning committee to ensure safety, while providing a mixture of both virtual and in-person socially distanced events.<\/p>\n

Everyone, no matter how they identify, is welcome to attend all Muskoka Pride events. To see the remaining events and activities for this week, visit muskokapride.com<\/a><\/span> or click \u201cEvents\u201d on the Muskoka Pride Facebook Page.<\/p>\n

Muskoka Pride receives funding from the Government of Canada through the Local Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage grant and thanks its 2020 Signature Sponsors: TD Bank, Walmart Canada, and the Bala Cranberry Festival.<\/p>\n

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