“No matter who you love or how you identify, you are welcome and wanted here. Up North Pride is aiming to add more events that bring people together in various ways throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering with Positive Results Downtown Saginaw, please call our office at 98. shot of snow covered two toned house at 105 Gratiot Ct., Saginaw, Michigan looking south-southwest. “When we work together to ensure our state requires that everyone is treated equally under the law, we are able to recruit and retain the talent Michigan needs to thrive ,” said Whitmer. We are always looking for energetic volunteers to help with our many events. The Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival also will host an After Party Drag Show at the Red Room at The Dow Event Center, located at 303 Johnson St. In her first State of the State Address, she called upon the Legislature to pass legislation to expand the state’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification in employment, education, housing and real estate, as well as the use of public accommodations and public services. Making Michigan a more open, inclusive state benefits our communities, our businesses, and our economy.”ĭuring her first week in office, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2019-9 to ban discrimination in state government based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Nobody should lose their job or their home because of who they are or who they love. “We must all press forward to ensure Michigan steps up to the forefront of advancing civil rights for LGBTQ individuals, and that includes expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. “This is an important step in ensuring LGBTQ Michiganders are treated with the respect they deserve, but there’s still more work to do,” said Whitmer. We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming event. Monday DecemDuring most years, the slew of LGBTQ+ events held during Pride Month culiminates on the last weekend in June with the Chicago Pride Parade, which snakes its way joyously. June 2019 marks the 50 th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement both in the United States and throughout the world. Great Lakes Bay Pride is the region’s LGBTQ+ resource group with a coverage area spanning the counties of Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Clare, Isabella, Tuscola, and beyond. – Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation declaring June 2019 as Pride Month.
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If we decide to cancel this year's event, full refunds and communication will be provided to our sponsors, vendors and supporters as soon as possible. Please follow us on social media or check here for the most up-to-date information.įor up-to-date information and available resources on the overall COVID-19 situation within your state, please visit your official state website: We are Indy's GLBT non-profit organization that raises money for local causes and puts on numerous events throughout the year, including Circle City IN Pride Festival, Parade and week of events. Pride in Saginaw is an urban, community economic development in Saginaw, MI whose mission is. As such, we are actively monitoring COVID-19 developments and will continue to do so throughout the next few months to determine what is in the best interest of our community. While we are very excited to plan our in-person Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival for June 25, 2022, the safety of our community is of the utmost importance to us.