Festival Square is opening in Lethbridge after its renovations are completed on June 22. (Photo: LNN)

By Drew Stremick

What’s happening around Lethbridge this week, June 19, 2022

Jun 19, 2022 | 6:01 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Staying active, buying local, and celebrating others in the community are the big themes for events happening in Lethbridge this week.

On Monday, June 20, the Pride flag will be raised at Lethbridge City Hall as part of the kickoff to Pride Week in Lethbridge. The raising of the Pride flag begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, but for those who can’t attend, the event will also be shared on Instagram and Facebook live. Lethbridge Pride Fest is hosting the event, and NDP MLA Janis Irwin from Edmonton will deliver a speech to those in attendance.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-up, on Tuesday, June 21. This free, all ages event starts a 1 p.m. and runs for three hours. There will be a variety of activities happening during the event, and starting at 2 p.m. a mini Powwow. Besides the activities being hosted at the event, those who attend can also sample traditional Blackfoot berry soup, and hot mint tea.

Downtown Lethbridge BRZ is inviting people downtown for Lighting up Festival Square. Kicking off on June 22, at 11 a.m. you can witness the official ribbon cutting before festivities begin on 6 Street and 3 Avenue South. Happening over three days, individuals can expect, live music, dancing, plays, and more as part of the event to show off the newly renovated space.

Join Runners Soul for an hour of running or walking in the Coulee’s for ParticipACTION Lethbridge. Starting at 7 p.m. those who are interested are asked to meet in the south west corner of “Lot J” at Lethbridge College. This event is part of the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, which is a national physical activity initiative to get more Canadians active, with the most active community winning a $100,000 prize. In order for your physical activity to be officialy tallied, you need to download the ParticipACTION app.

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Lastly this week, the Town of Taber is hosting the Taber Farmers’ Market. On Thursday, June 23, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. you can shop from local vendors, and find handmade unique items. This event takes place every Thursday, so don’t worry if you miss it as it will return the following week until September 15. There is no cost to attend the farmers’ market which takes place at Confederation Park in Taber, but if you have questions or would like to become a vendor you can contact the ACE coordinator at (403)223-6013.

For more events happening around Lethbridge, check out the Lethbridge News Now Community Calendar.

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