CV Firebirds host second annual ‘Pride Night’ Friday at Acrisure Arena
On Friday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will be hosting their second annual "Pride Night."
The festivities kick off Friday at Acrisure Arena around 5:30 p.m. ahead of the team's game against the Calgary Wranglers.
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Activities include drag shows, music, and games. There will also be a special spotlight on local stories within the LGBTQ+ community.
The team says Pride Night is about diversity and celebrating community.
"Hockey is for everybody. We're an inclusive space, and we welcome community from all walks of life. We're uniting groups of people who maybe wouldn't have talked to each other to strike up interesting conversations," said Gina Rotolo, the Firebirds' vice president of marketing & communications.
🏳️🌈 PRIDE JERSEY REVEAL 🏳️🌈
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join us for pride night this Friday! LIMITED tickets are available! https://t.co/secKdTkVCM first 6,500 fans will get a pride fanny pack!
get your hands on these game worn jerseys via the DASH app with @OneValleyFDN pic.twitter.com/uMuP1jNQ9F
Rotolo said, "It's about supporting our brothers and sisters across the valley, and creating safe spaces for everybody to feel welcome, appreciated and be able share in sports and entertainment."
Visit the Firebirds website for more information on Pride Night.
