As the ascendant political powers try to define LGBTQIA+ people out of existence, PRIDE IS ESSENTIAL. No more corporate-sponsored mellow-fests: it’s time for us to assert our existence with as much gumption as we can manage!

Tentative Rockland Pride Schedule for Sunday, June 15:

10-11 AM Setup and (unconfirmed) crosswalk painting on Tillson Avenue

11 AM - 4 PM: Music at Speakout Stage (between Winter Street and Tillson Avenue)

11 AM Drag King Story Hour at Hello Hello Books

2 PM Pride Parade (meet at CMCA — 21 Winter St, Rockland, ME 04841)

3 PM Speakout

4-5 PM Non-Binary Social at Hello Hello Books

Volunteers needed to help with food at pride! You can:

• Bring no-fridge foods that are easy to serve in the food tent

• help with the cook-out at the end of Main Street — a grill/food to contribute

• To get involved with food volunteering, email Day Arnold at darnold@penbayymca.org.

FMI: check for updates at https://www.outmaine.org/event/rockland-pride-parade-and-sunday-stroll/