Hundreds packed Clematis Street for the inaugural Pride on the Block 2020!

The inaugural Pride on the Block 2020!

First Ever ‘Pride on The Block’ a Huge Success

Organizers declared the first ever Pride on The Block that took place Sunday in West Palm Beach a huge success.  “We superseded our expectations so much so we’re going to ask the city to give us a proclamation establishing the second Sunday as West Palm Beach Pride Day,” said Rolando Chang Barrero, one of the organizers. Barrero estimates about 500 people attended the 6-hour event that took place on the 500 block of Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.
Barrero said that particular block was chosen because it is home to Respectable Street, a local nightclub.
“Respectable Street has been home to all of the disenfranchised LGBTQ people for the last 20 years,” Barrero said. “It has always attracted an alternative crowd that has been open-minded and welcoming to others.” The event featured a talent show, drag show, photo exhibitions, and games in the middle of the street.
Barrero said the event drove a lot of traffic into the local restaurants and businesses as well.
Barrero was hoping to use this first ever event as a kickoff party to the upcoming annual Palm Beach Pride later this month March 28-29 in Lake Worth Beach at Bryant Park.
Going forward Barrero is already looking to having the event next year. He’s also hoping to bring other LGBT focused events to other cities throughout the county in the lead up to the local Pride festival.
“We’d like to see every city throughout the county name one day during March as their LGBT Pride Day with some event,” he said.
Also,
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‘Pride on The Block’ Sunday in Downtown West Palm

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Hundreds packed Clematis Street for the  inaugural "Pride on the Block" on Sunday March 8, 2020.
An extraordinary and groundbreaking first in the City of West Palm Beach.

Organized by Donna Weinberger of Inspire Recovery and Rolando Chang Barrero of The Box Gallery with the generous support Rodney Mayo of the Sub-Culture Group, the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, Compass Community Center,  entertainment producer Jon Elu and the many friends, artists, family, and volunteers of the benefiting organization Transpire Help.

(See pictures below)


We want to thank all our friends, support staff, and performers for coming OUT!
We invite you all to join us again on


March 28-29, 2020 from 12-6 PM

for
Palm Beach Pride 2020Palm Beach Pride is a two day festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community, equality and respect in a family friendly environment. The festival is located in Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth.
Advance tickets are now available for $8 ($10 at the gate) 
at
The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Fl 33405

or, at the following locations:

Compass Community Center (Credit Cards and Cash)
The Mad Hatter Lounge
Roosters
Penny's at the Duke
Studio 205


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