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PHOTOS: Families gather for drag storytime at art gallery in Abbotsford

Event part of Fraser Valley Pride Week, which culminates with festival in Mission Saturday

It’s Fraser Valley Pride Week, with events taking place throughout the valley.

Families gathered at The Reach Art Gallery in Abbotsford to take part in a Drag Storytime. Four drag performers kept everyone entertained, mingling with the crowds in the lobby while people were invited to create buttons and bracelets at craft tables.

Then, Anida Queen of the Valley, Jo King, Armand Hammer, and Justice took turns reading inclusive children’s books to the crowd. Armand Hammer even had the kids up dancing before settling in to read a story about a child coming to terms with having two dads.

The event was designed to support literacy development in a positive environment, encourage self-love and provide an opportunity to learn about acceptance.

There were also ASL interpreters providing sign language.

Fraser Valley Pride Week will wrap up on July 16, with a celebration at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission from noon to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit fvpride.ca.

READ MORE: Fraser Valley Pride event comes to Mission after dispute with City of Abbotsford


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I began my career in 1999, covering communities across the Fraser Valley ever since.
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