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(Yes, I know this is super duper late, but I have been super busy with a new job and also general life stuff, I apologize for the inconvenience for those of you who really like my blog posts)

Two weeks ago I attended and volunteered at the Spectrum of Findlay Pride Picnic. 

This is my second year attending the picnic, and this year was much bigger than last.

With attendance somewhere in the hundreds, members of the LGBT+ community (and it’s allies) were able to get together, eat and celebrate all of the progress the community has made not only in Findlay Ohio but around the world. Along with informational booths about different LGBT+, addiction and mental health support groups in Findlay.

The mayor of Findlay officially declared June to be LGBT+ Pride Month in Findlay. And while the month has already been declared on a larger National scale, the official declaration for the small Ohio town is a big step for not only the town itself but it’s residents.

Events such as these celebrate the citizens in Findlay that fall under the LGBT+ umbrella along with helping children who may still be unsure about their sexuality or gender identity know that no matter what conclusions they come to about themselves, there is a community they belong to where they can be safe.

And you know! There were children there! Like little bitty kids going around and seeing that no matter who you love or what you identify as you can come out to cool events like this and eat and play bingo and have fun!

I have experienced so many people feeling shame for the way they are, and my hope is that we can create a world where children are raised knowing that when it comes to gender and sexuality, they have nothing to feel shameful about.

I also saw some of my friends from high school along with some of my teachers from high school, which was interesting, to say the least.

One day, I hope to attend a large pride event in a big city, but I truly and deeply love that we can have a similar event in the small town of Findlay and there still be such a large turnout, and I have a feeling as years go on the event will only get bigger.

The Spectrum of Findlay Pride Picnic has my heart and full support as it grows during the next couple of years, and I can’t wait to see how it continues to impact those in Findlay who need it.

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All pride events are important, no matter how small. My experience with The Spectrum of Findlay Pride Picnic (Yes, I know this is super duper late, but I have been super busy with a new job and also general life stuff, I apologize for the inconvenience for those of you who really like my blog posts)

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Findlay, OH [Film] (2) (3) by Dan Gaken

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Derelict farm house in Ohio - Possibly near Findlay, OH by Peter Pidgeon on Flickr.

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5 Apr 1988, Tue A long day. Another beautiful day. Had top down most of the day. On leaving Kingsport visited the Natural Tunnel State Park at Duffield, VA. Wasted about 1 hour through whole day on wrong turns. Headed back a different way through Smoky Mountains. Stopped a few times and it was great not to put up with crowds. Decided to take photos of borders (state). Covered some different country including the trail of the Lonesome Pine through the Appalachia. Got to Detroit about 7.30. Bought a few things at Great Scott and headed home. Tired. Great to open mail after 6 days.

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US OH Findlay RPPC MAYPOLE CELEBRATION by Don...The UpNorth Memories Guy... Harrison on Flickr.

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Young Women and Girls doing THE MAYPOLE DANCE in May of 1910 in Findlay Ohio MAY DAY at a Park in Hancock County Ohio Photographer UNK1

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Derelict farm house in Ohio by Peter Pidgeon on Flickr.

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6 April 1988 - near Findlay, OH?

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Starry alley [15/52] Urbex by Mrs. Trusty

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Hold on to Your Butts by Leslie Lazenby