Belleville to Host First Annual Gay Pride Event
By vital - Posted on May 15th, 2008
The VItal Voice just got wind that barring a very unlikely "no" vote to close off the street by its City Council, Belleville will be hosting its first ever Gay Pride event on Saturday, June 21, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held on 2nd street between W. Main and A street(s) outside of Club Escapade, which is located at 133 W. Main street.
The confirmed speakers are:
The Honorable Tom Holbrook, Illinois State Rep.
Mr. Lynn Clapp, Chair, Belleville Human Relations Commission
Mr. Mark Kern, Chair, St. Clair County Board.
There will be music with a DJ, sales of Belleville Pride/Rainbow t-shirts, food and craft booths, and as aforementioned, some inspiring speeches.
We will have more on this story as information comes in.
I think this is AWESOME!! I would love to see our local community leaders and the GLBT community come together to celebrate diversity.