The bright, colourful displays that have popped up in our stores can only mean one thing- Pride Month is here! June is a time for celebrating LGBTQ2+ communities and a time to reflect on the challenges and barriers these communities have faced and continue to face today.

In solidarity and celebration, our stores have shown up in full force as rainbow balloons, flags and décor have made their way to our displays. Not only have you shown your creativity, but you also are continuing to enforce that we are a family that supports all families.

Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ2+ community and is globally recognized in honour of the Stonewall riots, which took place in New York City in June 1969. The Stonewall riots (also referred to as the Stonewall uprising) were a series of violent confrontations that began in June 1969 between police and gay rights activists outside the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. As the riots progressed, an international gay rights movement was born. This year marks Canada’s 51st anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality.

This year Pride Month is also a nice reminder that even during these uncertain times we have so much to celebrate. Thank you to our stores for always spreading love to our communities, especially when they need us most.