A Trend In Pride Events.

Pride event here in Connecticut has been dominated by the big three… Hartford, New Haven, and Norwich, with a smaller ones in New London and Middletown but now there are a few other Pride events around the state.

They are being organized by a small group of parents for their children,

After denied crosswalk, LGBTQ+ advocates renew After renew Pride effort in Cromwell Pride Cromwell
Torrington Register Citizen
By Cassandra Day
February 21, 2022



CROMWELL — The town’s LGBTQ+ Committee is preparing to “Spring Into Pride” starting in April, with a series of family activities to spread awareness of relevant issues as well as educate those of all ages.

Co-chairwoman Lana Dupont joined the panel in 2019, years after her twin transgender daughters graduated from high school in 2013. Her daughters, who are now models, had a tough time in school, so she became their advocate, Dupont said.

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Some children may have older siblings among the LGBTQ+ population, Brown said.

The idea is to provide fun, educational activities for people of all ages, he said.

“We are looking to make sure to bring visibility and awareness for the entire LGBTQ community and allies as well,” he said.

Besides local parents local churches are also holding Pride events, I think that these group are looking for family friendly Pride events for young children and the under 21 LGBTQ+ family members. The dominate Pride events around the state are adult centered, I doubt very much the they will have bean toss at their events or three leg races at their Prides.

I remember Hartford Pride used to have an area at Bushnell Park for kids but that went by the wayside with the closing of True Colors. The LGBTQ centers around the state are trying to pick up the slack with the closing of True Colors but time will tell how successful they will be mixing adult centers with those under eighteen. I know when I interned at True Colors I had to be vetted by the state Department Children and Family Services to work with minors.

“I’d love to continue to see a community where LGBTQ people feel comfortable walking with their family down the street, demonstrating their love, feeling comfortable and accepted, and making sure to dispel any disinformation,” he said.