| About Winnipeg Pride |
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On August 2, 1987, two hundred and fifty people march in Winnipeg's first Pride Day celebration. That first Pride Parade was a brave step - a tentative venture out of a dark closet that for too long held our spirits captive. Legally and socially, the world was still an oppressive and homophobic place. A few still-shamed people in that first parade even wore paper bags on their heads to cover their identities. Today we gather to enjoy ourselves, to celebrate our victories, and to remember there is so much to be proud of. Pride has been celebrated annually since then and has evolved from a one day event into a 10-day festival filled with pride, confidence, fun, colour, music, laughter and optimism, and it attracts thousands. We invite everyone from far and wide to join our welcoming community and celebrate Pride in our great city at the heart of the continent. 
The City of WinnipegWinnipeg is the vibrant capital of Manitoba, the geographic centre of Canada and North America. The metropolitan population is over 700,000 people of diverse backgrounds who bring an international, cosmopolitan flare to the city as well as a feeling of community. To find out more about Winnipeg visit Destination Winnipeg |
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GLBT Facts
- In 1973 Happenings opens. It and closes in 2003, being the longest running GLBT bar in Canada.
- Giovanni's Room (Gio's) opens in 1982 on second floor of 275 Sherbrook St. and is still thriving at 155 Smith Street.
- "Two-spirit" originated in Winnipeg, Canada in 1990 during the third annual intertribal Native American/First Nations gay and lesbian conference.
- On October 28, 1998 the Honourable Glen Murray is elected mayor of Winnipeg. He is the first openly gay mayor in Canada.
- Over 40 ethnic cultures with the largest Aboriginal population in Canada
- More than 900 restaurants representing a vast array of cuisine styles
- Three GLBT night clubs:
Gio's, Club 200, Club Desire - A vibrant and active pride committee and celebration since 1987