On Saturday, June 21 from 11am to 3pm, Town Park will be full of people of all ages having fun, actively celebrating Pride Day — some in costume, listening to music, playing games, eating, involved in art projects, having their photos taken, their faces painted, etc.
Celebration is important. At the same time, let’s not overlook the more serious side of this event.
On June 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council had on its agenda a serious document: proclaiming the month of June as Pride Month. “Serious” because that proclamation speaks in terms of the “pursuit of equal rights” and “social justice,” of the town’s efforts to build “an inclusive, safe and affirming community,” of the “fundamental right” to self-expression “at school, in their families, in public or in their workplace.”
This is the bedrock upon which this land of immigrants was established and continues to thrive.
In fact, the Pagosa Pride mission statement underscores that serious intent: “to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, to advocate for equity and social justice, and to space for people of all colors, gender identities and sexual orientations to feel safe, welcome & loved.”
The event’s sponsors and information tables is indicative of the community support for that mission The planning team extends an invitation to the community at large.
Join the celebrants in Town Park. Enjoy the community and the fun.