Pride Picnic at Beaver Creek Park: Celebrating unity and inclusion in Glasgow

In a show of unprecedented outreach and inclusivity the newly formed Pride Committee will be hosting it’s inaugural Pride Picnic Event on August 3rd at Beaver Creek Park.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. residents are encouraged to come and socialize, all the while showing support for the LGBTQ community. Steve Jones, chairman of the committee, spoke on what he hopes residents take away from the event.

The Glasgow Pride Committee came together as a result of the Hall Place’s cancelled Drag Brunch event earlier this summer. The cancellation was announced after organizers feared for the safety of attendees due to threatening rhetoric primarily fomented on social media.

Jones, who spearheaded the formation of the committee around a month ago, explained how the commission came into being.

While the event is directed to create a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQ community, all are welcome regardless of orientation. Jones delved further into this, stating that one does not have to be a part of the community to show their support.

As the Pride Committee gears up for their inaugural event, Glasgow is poised to come together in community spirit to support an often overlooked population.’

Those who expect to attend the free event should plan to bring any food or drinks they enjoy, as well as an open mind.

Aimed at unifying residents in this divided time, those who take the time to attend might find, that love and support is a picnic.