Midland proclaims Fierté Simcoe Pride Week

Proclamation

Fierté Simcoe Pride

August 4 to August 15, 2025

Whereas, This marks the 13th annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and

Whereas, The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel Quasar’s 2018 Progress Pride flag, and Morgan Carpenter’s 2013 Intersex flag. The flag is a symbol of the Pride movement and the advancement of human rights for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics; and

Whereas, Fierté Simcoe Pride was formed on May 13, 2012, and its mission is, “to create and offer inclusive heteronormativity, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity and homo/bi/transphobia, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County”; and

Whereas, Fierté Simcoe Pride is filled with numerous events and activities that focus on education, awareness, community development, creative expression, and fun for the whole family. Please visit fiertesimcoepride.com to learn more about FSP and its activities.

Therefore, I, Bill Gordon, Mayor of the Town of Midland, do hereby proclaim August 4 to August 15, 2025, to be “Fierté Simcoe Pride,” and encourage all citizens to take note of this time of community advocacy, get educated, get involved and Celebrate Pride in Midland together.