Dignity/Washington donated free space at the Dignity Center to the Capital Pride Alliance in the first few years after the Alliance came into existence. In 2008, Dignity/Washington was one of the organizations that supported the decision to award the Capital Pride Alliance the right to produce the celebration. Dignity/Washington became a Capital Pride Community Partner in 2007, even before the Capital Pride Alliance came into existence. “Dignity/Washington has participated in every LGBT March on Washington. Dignity/Washington was one of the earliest organizations to take part in the local Pride celebrations and has been a Capital Pride participant for over three decades.
Dignity/Washington, which marked 40 years of service last year, received the Festival’s “Larry Stansbury Award for Exemplary Contributions to Pride.” The Capital Pride Festival’s website details Dignity/Washington’s many contributions to the local community, particularly their contributions to Pride celebrations: In nearby Washington, DC, another Catholic community was also celebrated in their city’s Capital Pride Festival. But the largest number cameĭignity/Washington’s contingent in the Capital Pride Parade Faith Presbyterian – one of the organizers of the effort – and Brown Memorial Park Avenue– were proudly marching behind the banner, FAITH COMMUNITIES OF BALTIMORE with PRIDE – as was First & St. When the Gay Pride parade kicked off in Baltimore on June 15, a number of faith communities were present – and Presbyterians were an important part of the event. The More Light Presbyterians website had these accolades for their Catholic friends: The parish’s LGBT ministry was lauded by the LGBT community for their presence and leadership. On the east coast of the U.S., another Catholic parish also marched in its city’s Pride parade: St. Andrew Parish marched in the city’s Pride parade, even though their archbishop told them not to do so. Sometimes the presence of a Catholic group sparks controversy, as happened last week in Portland, Oregon, when a St. LGBT-friendly religious groups also take part in Pride celebrations, though having a Catholic presence in these events is a rare occurrence. It is common for cities, large and small, to host parades, festivals, and other events to acknowledge the contributions of LGBT people and to let folks know about the supportive resources and organizations within the local community. Around the globe, June is traditionally celebrated as Pride month in the LGBT community.