The month of June is dedicated to the uplifting of 2SLGBTQ+ voices, celebrating the work of 2SLGBTQ+ activists and the 2SLGBTQ+ culture, and supporting their rights. Pride Month occurs in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969.
The Town of East Gwillimbury believes in diversity and an inclusive environment for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We want EG to come together this month to recognize and help celebrate the importance of inclusion and diversity within our wonderful community.
On Tuesday, May 31, together with representatives of Pflag York Region, and the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council, East Gwillimbury raised the Pride flag and unveiled the new Progressive Crosswalk at the EG Civic Centre.
During the month of June, the Town is encouraging residents to express their messages of inclusion and belonging through sidewalk chalk messages.
In support of the sidewalk chalk initiative, on June 12, the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council is hosting sidewalk chalk events at the Holland Landing Community Centre at 3 p.m. and at the Mount Albert Community Centre at 5 p.m.
Residents are also encouraged to participate in York Pride events. Visit the York Pride website for details.
What is the meaning of the Pride Flag? |
The Rainbow flag is used as a symbol of 2SLGBTQ+ pride and each colour has its own meaning. Red is life, orange is healing, yellow is sunshine, green is nature, blue is harmony and purple is spirit. The flag was altered in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests and those living with HIV/AIDS and those who have been lost. It now incorporates black and brown (for marginalized people of colour), and light blue and pink (to incorporate the colours of the trans community pride flag). The sideways arrows communicates progress being made but the white space is to show there is more work to be done. |
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York Region is celebrating Pride month with a full line-up of events. This year's theme is "Reconnecting" and we are so excited to reconnect in person again. Find more information or follow them online below.
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Date (2022) | Event | Time |
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Official Flag Raising | Across the Region |
Friday, June 3, 2022 | Launch Party | 6 to 11:30 p.m. |
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | Pride on Riverwalk | 12 to 11:55 p.m. |
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | Pride Parade | 3 to 5 p.m. |
Thursday, June 30, 2022 | Toodle-Pip Party | 6 to 11:59 p.m. |
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