Springfield Pride Parade Committee expands Pride festivities to support the youth
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a flag raising to lead up to a weekend full of events.
Where to celebrate Pride Month in western Massachusetts
June 5th through the 7th marks the 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend. This year, the Springfield LGBTQIA + community is using their voice to support the youth.
Thursday's kick-off event included a Progressive Pride flag raised at City Hall, a proclamation read by Mayor Domenic Sarno, and remarks by city officials.
The Pride Parade Committee told 22News that this weekend will be used to raise money for their safe space programs in Springfield public schools. The safe space programs give kids a safe, supportive, and inclusive space to grow, learn, and thrive in school and life. Right now, they're wrapping up their 3rd year working in 6 schools. In the next year, they're hoping to be in at least 10 more.
'It shows us coming together as a community, and it really shows our commitment to inclusion and supporting our LGBTQ+ youth,' said Taurean Bethea, Springfield Pride Parade Committee CEO.
A list of the Pride events and ways to donate can be found here:
Springfield Pride Parade
Springfield Pride Parade
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