Sudbury Recognizes Pride Month, Family Pride Day

SUDBURY, MA — Sudbury has again proclaimed June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, tying the annual recognition to a local Pride Day celebration planned this weekend.

The Select Board proclamation recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Sudbury and the second Saturday in June as Family Pride Day, according to a town notice posted Tuesday. The proclamation was approved by a Select Board vote on May 24, 2022, and applies to June in future years.

The proclamation says Pride Month recognizes the Stonewall Uprising and the start of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. It also says Pride is a time to recognize the trials endured by LGBTQ+ people and the work of people who have fought for full equality.

In the proclamation, the Select Board says Sudbury is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for residents, students, employees and visitors. The board also says ending violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community requires continued focus.

The proclamation specifically cites violence against transgender women of color and bullying and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ people, especially youth who defy sex or gender norms.

The board also urges residents to celebrate Pride and display Pride banners as a sign of Sudbury’s commitment to the full inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.

Sudbury PRIDE Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Road, according to Sudbury PRIDE 01776. The 5th annual event is rain or shine and will include performances, food trucks, craft activities, play areas, partner booths and a quiet space, according to organizers.

The event lineup includes TPAC Encore Adult Glee Club, a story time and lip sync act with Chateaux Bordeaux, None of the Above, Max O'Brien and The Rainbow Connection, according to organizers. Food will be available for purchase from Juliana's Catering & Events and Trombetta's Ice Cream.

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