Second annual Brant Pride JOY attracts hundreds to Paris, Ontario

Hundreds of people turned out to Lions Park in Paris to participate in a small version of local Pride. The Brant Pride JOY event Sunday featured drag performances, a donation-based barbecue, vendors in a Pride Market and a creative zone. “I think it’s important that Brant has its own Pride event because living in the county is a different experience than living in Brantford,” said Mabe Kyle, the co-chair of Brant Pride, along with Ruby Jones.“It’s different to be tr