The Ambler-based organization invites the public to celebrate members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
June is not just the start of summer – it is Pride Month in Lansdale Borough.
The Ambler-based Montgomery County LGBT Business Council will host the Lansdale Pride Walk & Roll in the downtown borough on June 9 at noon, starting at Railroad Plaza. The first Lansdale Pride Walk was in 2016.
After the Walk & Roll, Montco LGBTBC invites the public to Pride in the Plaza, complete with music, food trucks, vendors and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The event runs until 3 p.m.
Get all vendor, sponsor and volunteer information for the event here.
According to its website, the Montco LGBTBC was created by co-founders Richard Buttacavoli and James McDevitt as a venue for networking, social and business opportunities for LGBTQ+ business professionals and allies. Through education, training, professional development, and policy advocacy, the council ensures workplace environments are welcome to anyone and everyone.
Montgomery County LGBT Business Council Board members.Board members of the Council are President Brittany Kohler, ambassador for North Wales; Vice President Stephanie Hall, ambassador for North Wales; Treasurer Howard Childs, ambassador for Willow Grove; Resource Director Colleen Dych, ambassador for Conshohocken; Resource Assistant Board Member Dr. Autumn Dae Miller, ambassador for Collegeville; Networking Director Jason Ocoma, ambassador for Eagleville; Social Content Architect Dr. Tiff Lanza, ambassador for Collegeville; Community Outreach & Events Board Member Shannon McCormick, ambassador for North Wales; Director of Advocacy and Legal Initiatives Gregory R. Heleniak, Esq., ambassador for Montgomery County; Advocacy Board Member AJ Willis, ambassador for Norristown; and Member Services Intern Avery Carty of Fordham University.
Founding Board members include Hank Sharkey, John Walko, Kevin McPoyle, Kim McCollum, Tony Maturano, and Mark Barbee.
Visit its website to apply for the plethora of Board openings available.
