The Elk Valley Pride Festival and proud community supporter, Fernie Alpine Resort are so excited to partner on Reel Out! -- a Drive-In Movie Night!

This event is limited to 50 vehicles max and no food or beverages will be available for purchase at this event. Only standard sized vehicles allowed -- no RV's, campers, motorhomes, etc. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages! Fernie Alpine Resort will be offering a pizza special from Legends so make sure to keep your eyes out and order your dinner for pick-up prior to arriving at the movie!

The nitty-gritty details: Gates open at 6:45pm!

Please pay attention to the Covid Safety Plan below as it has important information about Drive-In rules.

Upon arrival at Parking Lot 2 (Wolf's Den lot), you will be directed where to park. Please follow parking lot attendant directions as vehicles are spaced intentionally. When exiting after the movie, please follow the parking lot attendant directions as we want to ensure a safe and speedy exit for all.

Movie attendees MUST remain in their vehicle unless using the restroom. Portapotties and a handwashing station will be available. Please respect pandemic precautions and practice physical distancing while in line to access facilities.

You MUST bring a paper copy of your ticket and provide it upon arrival at the event when asked.

The movie will be projected on a 4-storey screen so no worries about not being able to see! Also, sound will be transmitted via FM transmission so make sure your radio works!

The fun stuff: The movie! We will be filming PRIDE, a Golden Globe nominee, winner of multiple BAFTA awards, and a Cannes award winner among multiple other accolades. Pride is set in Britain in 1984, a country on the brink of social and cultural shifts. As a war raged on between the Thatcher government and the mining unions, hair was getting bigger, fashion more vibrant and music more electronic. Meanwhile, activism for LGBT rights continued to grow as London’s queer community staged regular demonstrations to raise awareness.

Among the many visionary young people trying to provoke positive change is Mark, the spirited leader of a small group of gay rights activists. When he notices the similarities between the treatment of the gay community and the striking miners by government and law enforcement, he is compelled to help. Mark convinces his reluctant friends to form the LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners); unsure if the mining community will be accepting of their support in the first place.

Determined to spread the message that no group struggling with prejudice and oppression should draw greater awareness over the other, he and his misfit friends form an unprecedented alliance with a small, Welsh mining community. What unfolds next surprises both groups as otherwise unlikely friendships are formed and misconceptions are made invisible – among most.

Pride is a timely true story and welcome reminder that putting differences aside in the spirit of tolerance and peace is just as important today as it was in ’84.

The Fernie Pride Society would like to thank our generous Festival sponsors -- City of Fernie, Vancouver Pride, TD Canada Trust, Government of Canada, RDEK, the Columbia Basin Trust, and the Park Place Lodge.

Fernie Alpine Resort COVID-19 Safety Plan:

Reel Out Films Drive in Movie Night – Elk Valley Pride Festival 2020

To ensure we can adhere to all government regulations with respect to social distancing and to create a safe environment for our guest to enjoy, we will have the following procedures in place:

• Online reservations – in order to minimize contact points between guests and staff, all guests will have to pre-book online to secure their spot. Guests will have to present their confirmation upon arrival before they can enter the venue. There will be no ticket sales at the gate.

• Limited attendance – Capacity will be limited to 50 cars max.

• Spaced parking – Each car will be given 20 ft of parking space, of which they must park, as directed, in the middle of said space and will not be permitted to move once parked.

• Limited food and beverage services - Food and beverage will only be supplied by pre-ordered packages. Guests can pre-order their selection of food and beverages and then collect them upon arrival (not within event site).

• PPE for all staff and volunteers – all staff and volunteers will be required to wear face masks. This includes ticket checkers, food and beverage staff, set up and pack down crew, parking lot attendees, cleaners, etc.

• Facilities – Washrooms will be provided and have social distancing measures including 6 ft markings and a maximum capacity.

Note for guests; “Please follow directions given by our team at all times. Be kind and patient with one another as we try to bring the community together in a ‘new’ way”

Rules for all guests:

• All guests must remain within their dedicated parking space for the duration of the event (unless going to the bathroom). Please respect other guests’ space and stay within your own bubble.

• Large RVs, campers, motor homes and semi’s are not permitted.

• Walk-ins are not permitted.

• No idling engines.

• All headlights and brake lights must be turned off during the movie.

• You can park backwards and sit on the back of your vehicle, as long as you are not blocking people’s view.

• Sitting on top of your vehicle is not permitted.

• For your own safety, foot wear must be worn at all times.

• This event is smoke free, alcohol and drug free.