At some point this year, Florida quietly removed the LGBTQ+ page from its tourism website as the state seeks to limit LGBTQ+ visibility and remove related material from its schools and government policies.
In response, Connecticut has gone even gayer.
“We want to send a strong message to everyone, particularly to those in Florida — and across the country — who may feel their needs and identities are being sidelined, to know that in Connecticut you will always find acceptance,” Anthony Anthony, state Chief Marketing Officer, said in a release Monday.
“Here, diversity is celebrated, and we remain committed to ensuring everyone who visits or lives here feels valued, respected, and free to be yourself,” he said.
The Constitution State’s tourism site CTVisit.com puts it out there with a “Connecticut is alive with LGBTQ+ Pride!” page filled with colorful images of happy residents, Pride events, local destinations and a laundry list of progressive achievements.
- The second state to legalize gay marriage in 2008
- Passed the Parentage Act in 2021, which updated state law to provide equal treatment to children born of unmarried, same-gender, or nonbiological parents
- Named the No. 2 Best State for LGBTQ+ Americans to Live In by Travel & Leisure, with Hartford named one of the best cities for LGBTQ+ couples
- Hartford also named in the top 10 cities for friendly and affordable LGTBQ+ homes , according to Realtor.com
- Home to three RuPaul’s Drag Race queens
- Su mmer and Fall Pride celebrations, film festivals, and more