Delegation for Rainbow Week of Action’s Ottawa Rally

The Society of Queer Momentum is partnering with Fierté Canada Pride, the Enchanté Network, and local advocates and organizations from across Canada to launch a National Rainbow Week of Action from May 11-17, 2024. The week brings 2SLGBTQIA+ advocates and allies together to speak up for a more free, equal and socially just future — for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and everyone in Canada.

PSAC-NCR Pride Committee and Ottawa Area Council are organizing to show our support at the rally on May 17 at Confederation Park! Members are encouraged to bring friends, family or community members who wish to participate. Members of the 2SLBGTQIA+ community and allies are welcome.

SCHEDULE:

4:30 PM: Meet at PSAC Headquarters (233 Gilmour) to collect signs and flags.
5:15 PM: Walk to Confederation Park as a group (950m).
5:30 PM: The Rainbow Rally at Confederation Park begins.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles, hats, sunscreen and rain gear, if needed.

Accessibility information:

  • The walk from 233 Gilmour Street to Confederation Park is a distance of 950m.
    • Taxi chits will be available upon request for those who prefer to take a vehicle between 233 Gilmour and Confederation Park.
  • Masks are encouraged but not required.
  • Please avoid fragranced products such as perfume, cologne, or lotion out of consideration for our community members with chemical injuries or sensitivities.
  • Parking is available as follows:
    • Free parking is available at 233 Gilmour starting at 5:00pm on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Paid parking is available at Ottawa City Hall, which is 400m from Confederation Park.
  • OC Transpo routes are available as follows:
    • Routes that stop near 233 Gilmour: 6, 7, 11, 14
    • Routes that stop near Confederation Park: 11, 16, 19
      • The Rideau LRT station is also 600m away.
    • For further questions about transit access to the event locations, please refer to the OC Transpo Travel Planner or Para Transpo website.
  • Public washrooms are available at the following locations:
    • 233 Gilmour prior to departing at 5:15 PM
    • Ottawa City Hall following arrival at Confederation Park at 5:30 PM

If you have access needs that are not addressed above, please email oac-cro@psac-afpc.com. 

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