Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Oxford County
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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