June is Pride Month in Brisbane
At their June 1, 2023 City Council Meeting, the City Council proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month in the City of Brisbane. How fitting that this would occur on the very first day of Pride Month! On-hand to accept the evening's proclamation was San Mateo County LGBTQ Commissioner, Jana Rickerson. Thank you for coming to Brisbane, Jana, where the Council and City are committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equality for LGBTQ people in our diverse community! Did you know that Brisbane is the only city in San Mateo County to fly the Progress flag year-round?
The San Mateo County Fair kicks off this weekend and Sunday, June 4th, is Family Pride Day at the Fair. Celebrate unity at this 4th annual event with a full day of events and activities from 11:15am-9:30pm, which range from an LGBTQIA+ marching band to drag artists to music. Click here for a printable day-of activities flyer, presented the San Mateo LGBTQ Commission and the San Mateo County Pride Center.
The County is hosting its 11th annual Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 10 at San Mateo Central Park from 11am-5pm. Attendance is free; it's family-friendly and there will be plenty of resources and vendor booths, as well as live entertainment, live DJ, family-friendly activities, and more. Come celebrate the effort to build a connected, supportive, and well San Mateo County for all!
During the pandemic, Brisbane resident and artist, Deanna Washington, unveiled her new exhibit, Love is Love, in honor of Pride Month. The Pride Pickets and of course, Deanna's Peace Pickets, can be seen on the corner of Alvarado and Mendocino! Check out this YouTube video our Communications Team made a couple summers ago when Deanna dropped off her Love is Love bookmarks at the farmers' market.
