Pride Barbados Parade in Bridgetown Overcomes Hurricane Disruptions, Highlights LGBTQIA Resilience and Global Support
July 14, 2024
The Pride Barbados parade in Bridgetown persevered through challenges posed by Hurricane Beryl during Pride Month. Luke Lascaris of Equals emphasized ongoing efforts for LGBTQIA equality and inclusion. International allies showed support.
The Pride Barbados parade took place today in Bridgetown, a significant event for the LGBTQIA community despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Beryl.
June, celebrated globally as Pride Month, saw disruptions to the parade’s staging due to the hurricane’s impact.
Luke Lascaris, Vice Chair of Equals, highlighted the resilience and determination of the community in overcoming these obstacles. “While progress has been made, more has to be done,” Lascaris emphasized, underscoring the ongoing efforts towards equality and inclusion.
The parade also received notable support from international allies. European Union Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, who was also in attendance, addressed the crowd, affirming the EU’s unwavering support for pride and equality for the LGBTQIA community.
