LGBTQ+ celebrations are kicking off for Pride Month across Northeast Ohio, including one in Medina on Thursday evening.

With growing cutbacks to diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools, businesses and government programs, organizers of Pride Month celebrations said these events are even more important, including OutSupport, the LGBTQ organization behind “Pride on the Square,” taking place on the Downtown Medina Public Square.

“It's important to remind people that the LGBTQ community is everywhere, and Medina is no exception,” said Amy Demlow, vice president of OutSupport. “We want to make sure that if you're in Medina, you don't feel alone.”

Pride celebrations — often held during the month of June — recognize LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

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