GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood is hosting its first Pride block party to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Greenwood Pride Block Party, presented by Pride and Progress, will take place Saturday, June 5 at Craig Park from noon to 5 p.m.
The festivities will include family-friendly entertainment, food, local vendors, a silent auction, a kids’ corner and more.
"I think everybody wants to feel like they're a part of their community, so I think this kinda shows that, 'Hey, you know it's more than just you,'" organizer John Jones said at the event. "You know, back in Greenwood 30 years ago, I thought I was the only gay man in Greenwood, the only gay man on the planet it felt like."
The event is free and open to everyone, but masks and social distancing are required.
All proceeds from the block party will go to Trinity Haven, a residential facility in Indianapolis focused on the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who are at risk for homelessness.
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