Portland Pride Parade with Diocesan Youth

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Diocesan Youth lead Pride Ministry!

June is Pride Month, and for four years our youth have led us in sharing God’s love for and with all people through marching in parades across the diocese.

• All are welcome. The parade is over a mile so being able to self-ambulate or have adequate accommodations is important.
• We will have a registration form to sign up to march closer to the event date.
• We don’t yet have a meeting point (the parade organizers will tell us where to meet once they close registration), but it will be at 12:30 on June 21
• Folks are encouraged to wear rainbow colors and to create posters or messages about God’s love for all people.
• Questions can be directed to Emily Keniston.

Find photos from past years to get you excited!

Events and parades are happening across the state of Maine.

Some tips for marching:
-Wear sunscreen and/or a hat! You may want to carry a water bottle with you.
-If you plan to stay at the festival in Deering Oaks after the parade, you will want your wallet with you because going back to your car will be inconvenient, especially with the size crowd this event draws!
-This is a lot of time on our feet, and a lot of time waiting for the parade to start. Plan for your needs.
-Use a bathroom before you line up!
-The forecast for now looks sunny, but that could change. Please keep checking and plan accordingly.
-Lots of people wear rainbow colors and have elaborate clothing during Pride. Others wear jeans and t-shirts. Go with what makes you comfortable (and you can comfortably walk in). You’ll be welcome with us either way!