Gay Pride Month – 2019
This year, Cobourg celebrates the beginning of Gay Pride month with a rainbow crosswalk at King and Second Street (not Third as reported earlier). There was a large crowd at a ceremony today in front of Victoria Hall: Mayor John Henderson, Police Chief Kai Liu, Councillor Adam Bureau and Ashley Bouman (Leader of the local pflag chapter) spoke about inclusiveness, community and a supportive environment. The size of the audience at event this year was noticeably bigger than previous years – in 2016 there was less than half a dozen at the flag raising at the Police Station. As in previous years, there will also be a parade later in the month. Council has been supportive by proclaiming June Pride… Read complete articleGay Pride Month – 2019