Windham Welcomes More Than 500 To Second Annual Pride Festival

Press release from Windham Citizens for DEI:

More than 500 attended Windham’s second annual Pride Festival on Sunday. Hosted by Windham Citizens for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion (DEI), the festival was organized to support the local LGBTQ community and provide an accepting space for all to celebrate. The event was held at Windham High School and featured an afternoon of family-friendly activities including live music, food trucks, activities, games, and a raffle.

“Our goal was to make this year’s pride bigger and even more inclusive than last year’s, and we’re truly overwhelmed with the community response,” said Jackey Bennett, co-chair of Windham Citizens for DEI. “It’s a reminder that Pride events are just as important in smaller communities as in big cities, and we want to express our sincerest gratitude to the volunteers, presenters, Windham High School students, and close to 60 local businesses who all made this joyful event happen.”

Entertainment included performances by NH Guitars All Stars, Finding Molly, DJ Triana, Tals & Pals, Sam Cohen, Granite State Music Therapy, and drag performances and story time with Clara Divine and Bella Luna. Local organizations and businesses offered activities for all ages including rock painting, sand art, games and more.

Windham Citizens for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion was established in 2020 following the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement with a mission dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and affirming community through service and education.

Special thanks to Rainbow Pride Festival sponsors Rockingham Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital, and the Smith-Chang family. Other sponsors include Lisa Walker of Edward Jones, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Enterprise Bank, DOS Promotions, and many others.

This press release was produced by Windham Citizens for DEI. The views expressed here are the author's own.