HAPPY PRIDE!!!
PDCC is thrilled to celebrate Pride this Saturday, June 17th. We hope you will join us! Please see the invitation below from Dick Farnsworth and the Cumberland County Dems for all the details, and be in touch if you have any questions!
Here are the event details:
The 2023 Parade and Festival are this Saturday, June 17th. The 2023 theme is: “Together With Pride.” The parade starts at Monument Square at 1:00 PM, will proceed along Congress Street to Congress Square Park, down High Street to Park Avenue, where it enters Deering Oaks Park by Mellen Street. The festival will follow at Deering Oaks Park from 1 pm to 5 pm. Our walking group for the parade will be in Zone C and will meet at Center Street, the side that intersects with Free Street, at 12:00 PM.
In celebration and solidarity,
Meg Harned (she/her)
Chair, PDCC
A Message From Dick Farnsworth, Cumberland County Dems DEIB Chair:
Friends-
In June, we celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and I am thrilled to announce that our Cumberland County Democratic Committee’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee we will be participating in the upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride Parade March. I am reaching out to you today to invite you to join with other Southern Maine Democrats as we come together to show support, spread love, and raise awareness for our diverse community.
The Pride Parade March is not only a colorful and joyous occasion but also a powerful statement of unity and acceptance. It is an opportunity to stand proud, celebrate identities, and demonstrate solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals from all walks of life. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more inclusive society for everyone.
Here are the event details:
The 2023 Parade and Festival are this Saturday, June 17th. The 2023 theme is: “Together With Pride.” The parade starts at Monument Square at 1:00 PM, will proceed along Congress Street to Congress Square Park, down High Street to Park Avenue, where it enters Deering Oaks Park by Mellen Street. The festival will follow at Deering Oaks Park from 1pm to 5pm. Our walking group for the parade will be in Zone C and will meet at Center Street, the side that intersects with Free Street at 12:00 PM.
Our group will be marching under the banner of Cumberland County Democrats, and will be marching with the Portland Democrats, along with a collective of LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and advocates who are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Whether you identify as a member of the community or as an ally, we welcome you with open arms to join us! Feel free to bring friends, family members, or colleagues who share our vision of a more inclusive world. We encourage participants to wear colorful attire or rainbow-themed accessories to showcase our unity and pride.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com or chair@portlanddems.com. We would be more than happy to assist you.
Let's make this Pride Parade March an unforgettable experience and a resounding statement of love, acceptance, and equality. Together, we can march towards a brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community!
Please consider joining us!
With pride and excitement,
Dick
COMING UP:
- July Dems Drinks will be on Thursday, July 6th at Apres (148 Anderson St. in Portland). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and parking are available. We hope you can join for this low-key social event!
- Our next General Meeting will be Sunday, July 9th.
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