Despite the disappointment felt at the last Door County Board of Supervisors meeting, you will still see plenty of pride among the LGBTQIA+ community this June. At its meeting in April, the Door County Board of Supervisors opted not to include a discussion for a June Pride Month Proclamation in its May agenda. The decision came after Door County officials passed a policy last fall that narrowed the scope of flags that could be flown on county property. Other municipalities in the county, including Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, and Baileys Harbor, have issued similar proclamations in the past, recognizing the diversity in the county.  Open Door Pride founder Cathy Grier believes just being able to address the board about the issue was a win and says it will not slow down their efforts to help the LGBTQIA+ community not feel like an acronym but human.

Open Door Pride is organizing several events to celebrate Pride Month this June. The organization is teaming up with The Miller Art Museum to present the “What’s My Pride? Project” beginning June 1st. In addition to their weekly presence at the Sturgeon Bay Farmer’s Market during the month, the annual Open Door Pride Fest will also take place once again at Martin Park on June 29th.