Springfield Pride Parade organization promotes city-wide safe space initiative

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Tuthill

Published May 31, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT

The decal is meant to show a commitment from the establishment displaying it to disavow hate speech or actions that target for harm the LGBTQ+ community.

The city's 2nd annual pride parade is Saturday, June 3

After what organizers said was a hugely positive reception last year, plans are set for Springfield’s second pride parade.

It will take place this Saturday, June 3^rd. In the run-up, there will be a rainbow flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Thursday and a fundraising gala in the evening.

WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Taurean Bethea, lead organizer of the Springfield Pride Parade.

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