Rainbows will be on display in the Cowichan Valley, the Alberni Valley, and Ladysmith this weekend, as Pride events get underway in the three Vancouver Island communities.

Festivities begin in even more locations in the coming week, including Victoria, Parksville and Nanaimo. 

Cristin Elle, president of Cowichan Pride Society, says Pride is about both celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and advocating for their rights. 

The Cowichan Valley, which includes the city of Duncan, is about 45 kilometres…