Donuts & Conversation
- Catharine Robb Whyte Building (Upper Floor) Pioneer Room 101 Bear Street Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H3 Canada (map)
Join BanffLIFE, Banff Pride and Frankie D’s Donuts after the Pride Parade for a welcoming evening of donut decorating, conversation and connection.
Mak from Frankie D’s will guide everyone through fun donut-decorating activities and gentle conversation prompts designed to make connecting with new people feel easier. You can participate at your own comfort level, there’s no pressure to speak or share.
Come celebrate being proud of who you are, meet some new people and decorate delicious donuts in a relaxed, inclusive space. Come alone or bring a friend. 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome.
Thursday, October 2
Doors open at 5:30pm
Event runs from 6pm–8pm
Registration Required - Opens early September
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