Pride at the River

Thanks to the 2022 DEI Community Impact Grant from the Tennessee RiverLine, the first Pride at the River Event is the Pride Paddle down Cypress Creek for all LGBTQ and allies, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Our collaboration team includes UNA, MSNHA, PFLAG Florence-Shoals & UNA Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion. We’ll start at Cox Creek Canoe and Kayak Launch in Florence, kayak down Cypress Creek approximately 5 miles on mild Class I waters & finish at Wildwood Park. The paddle will last around 1.5 hours. All levels of experience welcome. We’ll begin with a safety & skills presentation & will shuttle everyone back to their cars at the end of the paddle. Participants will be equipped with a kayak, paddle, life jacket & water shoes at no cost. Dress prepared to get wet. We’ll have dry bags for your phone & other items as well as logo hats & shirts for you to wear or keep. Water, snacks & sunscreen available. Bringing your own kayak? Select “I’ve got my own boat” when registering. Paddlers should be 13 years of age or older. Register here.