‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event takes place this weekend as part of С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD Pride Week

С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD is proudly hosting their ‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event this Saturday, March 26 with live music, a drag show, and activities for all ages.

Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families of С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD use this week as a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. The week is full of themed, educational, and inspiring topics such as Pride history and creative expression. Pride swag is available to students and staff throughout the week. С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD’s Pride Week and Party in the Park are an integral part of the district’s "No Place for Hate" campaign, demonstrating to thousands of young people that the district is a welcoming place.

The event is generously supported by С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Oaks Hospital, Nest Foundation, aGLIFF, League at AT&T, Mindpop/Creative Learning Initiative, PFLAG and С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Ed Fund, С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD's nonprofit public education foundation.

What: â€˜Pride Out! Party in the Park’ is for the entire community where families and supporters can connect with each other, find valuable resources, and build a support system. Admission is free.

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 26

Where: Eastside Early College High С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½, 900 Thompson Street

If you would like to support С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD Pride Week, . If you would like to volunteer, contact pride@austinisd.org. For all other information, visit .

About С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Ed Fund
С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Ed Fund is a recognized champion of С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Ed Fund develops and stewards meaningful public-private partnerships that promote innovation and support opportunities that prepare С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD students for college, career, and life. The organization has successfully served as a catalyst and facilitated over $43 million in support for С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD's strategic priorities and initiatives since 2001. С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ Ed Fund empowers teachers and students through its grant programs, which have awarded over $1.4 million to С»ÆÑ¼µ¼º½ ISD educators since 2015. For more information, visit .

 

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