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Third Annual Pride Flag Raising set for June 8
in Piers Park
(EAST BOSTON) This Wednesday, June 8, East Boston residents along with elected
and local officials will gather at Piers Park for the third annual LGBT Pride
Flag raising. This relatively new East Boston tradition is the result of
residents recognizing that one of the neighborhoods best kept secrets is its
diversity on every level. The flag raising and display in Piers Park, aligned
with Boston’s Pride Week, provides an opportunity for East Boston’s LGBT
Community, family friends and allies to celebrate LGBT Pride in their hometown.
Organizers and elected officials offered the following sentiments regarding
the installation of the Pride Flag at Piers Park:
‘The rainbow flag is a
universal symbol that conveys instantly that all are welcome in East Boston’
described one of the event organizers – Celeste Ribeiro Myers
“It’s great
to be celebrating the 3rd Annual Gay Pride Day Flag raising at Piers
Park. I hope every East Bostonian will come by to show their support to our LGBT
neighbors, family and friends’. - City Councilor Sal LaMattina
“I am
excited to celebrate Boston Pride Month with the raising of the Pride Flag at
Piers Park, which is now an East Boston tradition.” - State Representative
Adrian Madaro
“On Pride Day, and each time we raise this flag, we are
reminded of the successes and continued struggles of the LGBTQ community.” –
Senator Joseph Boncore
For more information contact:
Celeste
Ribeiro Myers
617-913-3332
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