Judge Martha Pacold issued an order recently that specifically noted the City of Aurora “sincerely and credibly holds no hostility toward Aurora Pride.” Judge Pacold found limited issues with the City’s Special Events Ordinance and issued a preliminary injunction.
Well before the recent order, the City government has been actively working for months to plan a safe and successful event. As a result, the parade is adequately staffed with police officers and will commence Sunday, June 11.
“Since the first Pride Parade in 2018, my administration has actively advocated for and publicly supported the parade and other Pride activities,” said Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, who worked with past organizers to raise needed funds for the parade. “Just as I said last year during the Pride flag-raising ceremony, our goal is to have an inclusive, safe, energetic, and empowering, event in Aurora. We’ve done it before, and we’ll do it again this year.”
With the establishment of the Aurora’s first LGBTQ Advisory Board last August and its plans for community-wide education and outreach, this year’s Pride festivities will be even more special to the Aurora community.
Mayor Richard Irvin and the administration look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Aurora next month for the City government’s annual Pride flag-raising ceremony Friday, June 9, Aurora Pride’s parade Sunday, June 11, and several other community events throughout the weekend.
—City of Aurora government