Westport Pride Press Release: 

Westport Pride’s third in person event for 2022 is not to be missed!  The entire community is invited to celebrate Westport’s second-ever Pride Celebration. 

The rally will feature a select group of community speakers, performers, local clergy as well as political leaders who will gather to celebrate this event.  Jen Tooker, Westport Selectwoman, will be issuing a proclamation declaring June Pride Month in Westport.  The town will also fly a pride flag on Jesup Green in honor of the event.  

In addition, there will be children’s art activities, face painting, hair and makeup, pride merchandise and ‘swag,’ vendors and educational materials on hand.

Details:

Date: June 12, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.  Speeches will begin promptly at 1 p.m. in the order listed, followed by performances by local students and artists.

• 1:00 p.m. – Opening remarks by Westport Pride Founder Brian McGunagle* 

• 1:05 p.m. – Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman – Proclamation Announcement 

• 1:10 p.m. –Will Haskell, State Senator to present a citation

• 1:15 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. – Various Musical Performances and Speakers 

• 3:00 p.m. – Closing blessing and dismissal: Cantor Julia Cadrain, Temple Israel of Westport with Westport/Weston Clergy Association 

Place: Jesup Green, Westport, CT, located at Jesup Rd. & Taylor Pl., Westport, CT 06880.  Additional parking is available at the Westport Library.