Pride on Market Street!
On Friday, September 20, 2024, City staff from the Equity & Engagement Department supported Pride on Market Street! This event was sponsored by Uniting Pride of Champaign County as a part of their week long calendar of events for Pride Fest. This event took over Market Street with vendors, food, and performances, partnering with Seven […]
City Staff Prepares for Pridefest!
A huge thank you to everyone who met at Public Works to build the City’s float for the 2022 Pride Parade! On Saturday, October 1, the City will participate in the Parade and at an informational table during the Pride Fest Fair. If you are interested in walking in the Parade, please arrive at 10:15 […]
Community Relations Office Wants to Hear How You’re Marking Pride Month
The Community Relations Office (CRO) encourages everyone to celebrate National Pride Month! To mark the month, CRO is hosting a special drawing, and they would like to hear your plans! To enter the CRO Pride Month drawing, email Ashley Stickels ([email protected]) telling her how you are celebrating through words or photos. Alternatively, you can email […]
Community Relations Office Shows its Pride
On Saturday, September 10, staff from the Community Relations Office promoted the City through a resource table at Pride Fest. The resource table included information regarding Walk as One, the Community Coalition, Human Relations Commission and enforcement of the Human Rights Ordinance through the Community Relations Office. Staff answered questions about the Community Relations Office […]
Upcoming Road Closures for Uniting Pride Center Festival Parade
The Uniting Pride Center Festival Parade will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. until approximately 7 p.m.: · Neil Street between University Avenue and Washington Street · Main Street between Neil Street and Chestnut Street · Washington Street […]