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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh celebrates the strength, courage, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, whose history is one of struggle, visibility, and pride; and,
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Pride Day honors the countless individuals who have fought-and continue to fight-for equality, dignity, and the freedom to live authentically, reminding us that love is love, and human rights are not negotiable; and,
WHEREAS, the Pride March and Parade will be held on June 1 beginning on Liberty Avenue at 11th Street, and will end at Allegheny Commons Park West. The celebration will continue on June 2 in Bloomfield with live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and more; and,
WHEREAS, the people of Pittsburgh have a proud legacy of standing for justice and human rights, defending the inherent and inalienable Constitutional rights of all citizens, and rejecting intolerance in all its forms; and,
WHEREAS, the Pride celebration not only commemorates the groundbreaking achievements of LGBTQIA+ individuals but also reaffirms our collective commitment to building a city that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming for all; and,
WHEREAS, we recognize that while much progress has been made, the work of achieving full equality and safety for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community must continue with urgency, compassion, and solidarity; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call upon all residents to celebrate the diversity that strengthens our city and to continue striving toward a future where everyone is free to live, love, and thrive; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, June 1, 2025 to be “Pittsburgh Pride Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.