On Monday, June 2, before the Healdsburg City Council meets at 6pm, a “Pride-raising” ceremony will take place as the multi-colored flag of the Pride movement is run up the flagpole. On the agenda for the meeting is a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Healdsburg.
A few days later, on the following Sunday, the same location will see a ceremony by the local Professionals With Pride organization. This and other similar gatherings in June are due in part to PWP’s assertion that Sonoma County has the second-largest population of LGBTQIA+ identifying homes in the nation.
The event, billed as Healdsburg’s “First Annual Pride and Tea Dance!”, promises a day of celebration, inclusivity and support. (Copy editor’s note: it’s not “annual” until the second year; this is the inaugural event)
The flagpole event starts at 2pm, featuring speakers and entertainment for about a half-hour after which the group will adjourn to the nearby Healdsburg Bar & Grill (245 Healdsburg Ave.) for an after-party and silent auction…