Following the warm welcome that Katherine showed "Darwin Pride Roadshow -Katherine" in 2020, and a subsequent rebrand of Darwin Pride to Top End Pride, we think Katherine deserves its own Pride Festival. A program of events is being compiled in consultation with local community groups, businesses, government and entertainers to bring you Top End Pride (NT) Inc presents Katherine Pride Festival 2021. Save the dates now: June 18-20. You can expect some similar events to the 2020 favourites as well as some fabulous new ideas, including cabaret, information forums, fair day, pool party and a local version of a Darwin Pride Festival favourite event "Camp Dogs".
Katherine Pride Festival 2021 – updated program
www.topendpride.com.au
Pride Celebration (free event)
Location: GYRACC
Date: Friday 18 June
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Free welcome drink, canapes, entertainment, festival opening
Pride Story Time (free event)
Location: Katherine Library, Randazzo Building, Katherine Terrace
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 10am to 11am
Stories and songs with local drag performers Banshee and Hank E Pankee. For kids and adults!
Pride Forums (free event)
Location: Katherine Library, Randazzo Building, Katherine Terrace
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 11 am to 11.25 am 'Growing Up Queer in the Country'; 11.30 am to 12 noon 'How to be an Amazing Ally'
Discussions and questions on these important topics
Pride Picnic (free event)
Location: Town Square, Katherine Terrace
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Live music, drag shows, lip sync battle, pride pooches competition and more. For kids and adults!
Dine with Pride
Location: Kumbidgee Restaurant
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 5.30pm to 9.30pm
3-course dinner and bubbly on arrival. Live performances by Emma Rowe, KRA Choir and more.
Pride Bingo
Location: Katherine Country Club
Date: Sunday 20 June
Time: 12 noon to 5 pm
Drag Queen Bingo, live performances, DJ Slinky D