Small Newfoundland town that rejected rainbow crosswalk to hold Pride Week
SPRINGDALE, N.L. — A Newfoundland town that received national attention when it refused to permit a rainbow crosswalk has now agreed to hold a Pride Week.
The town of Springdale came under scrutiny last month after refusing to allow the colourful crosswalk near Indian River High School.
The town council rejected the students’ bid, with Mayor Dave Edison saying he feared it would create division rather than promote inclusion of the LGBTQ citizens within the community.
Now the council and the school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance have announced they’ll celebrate Pride Week from June 4 to 8.