Davis County will have its first Pride

Davis County is about to have its first Pride Event April 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at Layton Commons Park, 465 N Wasatch Dr., in Layton, Utah

“Keep in mind it will be much smaller than Salt Lake’s Pride,” jokes organizer Genevra Prothero. “Davis County is very conservative but we are going to show this county that the LGBTQIA+ Community is here and deserves space, love, and the freedom to come out and celebrate.” “This is for our Youth,” Prothero continued. “We had a banning of Pride Flags in our schools. I am deeply hurt by this and knew that our LGBTQIA+ youth would be hurt beyond my own comprehension.”

There will be a poetry contest, speakers, tables set up with resources, swag, and “lots of hugs for those that want them.”

A Clearfield High School student came up with the theme, “Seize the Day.”

“This amazing teenager will be able to read her slam poetry at the event,” Prothero said.

There will be some singers and other people prior to a march.

“We will not have cars or floats, as we couldn’t get the police to agree to block off streets, but we do have a very large public sidewalk we can use. We plan on marching at 12:45 p.m. sharp for a fun stroll around the block,” Prothero said. “I am 100% focused on our youth but of course we welcome everyone.”

There will be opportunities for vendors. To participate email daviscountypride@gmail.com

Davis Pride received a $2,000 grant from Project Rainbow and is seeking out other donations to pay for the event. Committee leaders and volunteers are still needed.

More info is on the group’s FaceBook @DavisCountyPride and Twitter @UTDavisPride.