Support continues for Monmouth Has Pride

Monmouth Has Pride is coming to Main Street Park on Saturday, June 1. Stock image.

Western Oregon University, for the second consecutive year, is a partner sponsor for Monmouth Has Pride, hosted by the City of Monmouth. Sponsorship is part of a LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Grant, awarded to Western in partnership with Central School District.

Monmouth Has Pride is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQ2SIA+ community and includes a parade, live music, activities, vendors, and free food (while supplies last).

"We chose to include support for the Monmouth Has Pride event into our grant, as it supports our strategy to build safer affirming spaces. This event has seen incredible growth since its inception, and provides an amazing opportunity for community engagement in support and celebration of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community,” stated Dominique Vargas, executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“Any opportunity we can have for the university, the school district, and the greater community to come together to create a more inclusive environment, we want to take it,” Vargas added.

Monmouth Has Pride is free and open to the public. This event is Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p,.m., Main Street Park, Monmouth.