Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Pride Picnic in the Park Families Invited to an Afternoon of Celebrating Diversity in Oxford County
Oxford County’s Rainbow Coalition is inviting local residents to join in a free, family friendly event on Friday, June 20.
The coalition will be hosting the first Pride Picnic in the Park at the Southside Park Boathouse.
From 3-6 pm there will be free activities including games, snacks and drinks along with music and entertainment.
The pride picnic promises to be a colourful event, celebrating Oxford County’s diversity while inspiring equality for all regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
What: Pride Picnic in the Park
When: Friday, June 20, 2014 – 3:00-6:00 pm
Where: Southside Park Boathouse, Woodstock
Quotes:
“We are excited to host our first ever Pride Picnic and we want the entire community to join in the excitement. This is about celebrating diversity and promoting a community where everyone is welcomed and no one feels excluded. We all play a part in achieving those goals.”
— Gayle Milne, Public Health Nurse, Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services, member of Oxford County Rainbow Coalition
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Media Contact:
Adam Nyp
Strategic Communication & Engagement
519-539-9800 ext 3529
anyp@oxfordcounty.ca
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