New plaque unveiled to honor Queen's Surf Beach
A brand new plaque was unveiled to celebrate the legacy of Queen's Surf Beach, which has been a meaningful location for many for the past 50 years.
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In 1974, Queen's Surf Beach was the site of the first Pride celebration in Hawaiʻi, and the area has been a popular gathering place for members of Hawaiʻi's LGBTQ+ Māhū communities dating back to the beginning of the 1970s.
The plaque is now placed at the base of a tree at Queen's Surf Beach.
Queen's Surf was a highly visible area to the public, where locals and visitors alike could meet, relax and be themselves without fear of judgment or violence.Hula dancers and lei makers, volleyball players and roller skaters, musclemen and beauty queens were all welcome at Queen's.
'We are proud to celebrate the importance and the significance of a renowned location like Queen's Surf Beach because these are the places and the stories that make our island home special and unique,' Blangiardi said. 'But more than that, we are proud to be a supportive, welcoming, and loving city for all residents and visitors alike, regardless of their sexuality or gender.'
The new marker is intended to inspire current and future generations to reclaim and reactivate the beach and was selected by master craftsman Keoni Mossman.
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