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Greenwood hosting city's first Pride block party

The Greenwood Pride Block Party, presented by Pride and Progress, will take place Saturday, June 5 at Craig Park from noon to 5 p.m.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood is hosting its first Pride block party to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Greenwood Pride Block Party, presented by Pride and Progress, will take place Saturday, June 5 at Craig Park from noon to 5 p.m.

The festivities will include family-friendly entertainment, food, local vendors, a silent auction, a kids’ corner and more.

"I think everybody wants to feel like they're a part of their community, so I think this kinda shows that, 'Hey, you know it's more than just you,'" organizer John Jones said at the event. "You know, back in Greenwood 30 years ago, I thought I was the only gay man in Greenwood, the only gay man on the planet it felt like."

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The event is free and open to everyone, but masks and social distancing are required.

All proceeds from the block party will go to Trinity Haven, a residential facility in Indianapolis focused on the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who are at risk for homelessness.

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