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Transgender Day of Visibility In Maplewood Will Include Flag Raising

The annual tradition is a chance to "proudly stand together and love each other that much louder," organizers say.

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A Transgender Day of Visibility will take place in Maplewood on Thursday, March 26.

According to a municipal advisory, a celebratory event and flag raising is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Maplewood Town Hall, 574 Valley Street.

The annual tradition – which is being held in partnership with SOMA Action, South Orange Village, the New Jersey Safe Schools Coalition, Essex County's Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs and other community partners – will be an opportunity to “proudly stand together and love each other that much louder,” organizers said.

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