By Amy Leffingwell—
Muncie, IN—The second annual Muncie Pride will kick off on Thursday, June 3rd at Cornerstone Park with a proclamation from Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. This will be the first Pride event in a series of monthly events starting with the kick off in June (the official Pride month) and continuing all the way to Queer History Month in October.
Four scholarships will be awarded to local students whose essays will be read by a panel of judges. This year’s essay topic is the history of the Pride flag and the significant meaning behind each of the stripes. More information, as well as the application, can be found at munciepride.org.
As in past years, Muncie Pride will present its Flag Planting Ceremony, honoring 3 individuals who are working towards or have established safe spaces in Muncie for the LGBTQ+ community. These recipients will be presented with a commemorative award and the honor of planting a Pride flag in the front lawn of City Hall.
Following the Flag Planting Ceremony will be performances by local performers Jacob Drummer, Kai, and Dorothy from Muncie Civic Theatre’s outdoor production of The Wizard of OZ.
Muncie Pride is partnered with Muncie OUTreach and serves as an organization of LGBTQ+ individuals within the Muncie community dedicated to inclusion, diversity, education, and the sharing of resources.
Muncie Pride is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of donors and sponsors such as IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, the Ball State University Office of Inclusive Excellence, and many others. To donate or learn more, visit munciepride.org.
