Pride events
Gabrielle DE VIETRI (Richmond) (11:16): This year kicked off a celebration of all things LGBTIQA+ with another fantastic series of Pride events. As a proud member of the queer community it was fantastic to see our diverse community come together out and about for the Pride street party in Collingwood and Fitzroy last Sunday. With a program of diverse, multitalented artists packed throughout the day, the energy on Smith, Peel and Gertrude streets was amazing to be a part of. I was thrilled to be able to host artworks by Marce King in my electorate office, Mama Alto blew bubbles from the window of Smart Alec Hatters, Rosie Roulette sang from Rose Chong’s window, and who could forget the famous Carrot Man, who is at every important event. Queer Move DJs had hundreds of people dancing outside our electorate office on Gertrude Street. Special mention to all the stallholders, the City of Yarra, the performers and especially Midsumma for organising another year of events that truly celebrated the best of our community.
The lasting glow for our queer community is why I am so excited that the former member for Richmond announced on 2 August last year that this government has committed to holding the Pride street party in Collingwood and Fitzroy for another three years. I cannot wait to keep celebrating on Gertrude, Peel and Smith streets for many years to come.