Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has declared the week of June 17 the first-ever LGBTQ "Pride Week" in the city’s history.Mayor Holt announced the mayoral proclamation Monday during the Pride opening ceremonies at Dunlap Codding on Film Row. The event kicks off a week of Pride activities."Well, today's the day that we confirm our commitment in this city that everyone is welcome in Oklahoma City," Holt said, "And all people in Oklahoma City are loved."Holt was joined by representatives from Rep. Kendra Horn’s office, Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, state Rep. Chelsey Branham, Oklahoma City Public Schools District's School Board Chair Paula Lewis and City Councilman James Cooper. Oklahoma City Pride, Freedom Oklahoma, and members of the LGBTQ community offered remarks and present Rainbow awards to this year’s recipients, officials said.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt has declared the week of June 17 the first-ever LGBTQ "Pride Week" in the city’s history.

Mayor Holt announced the mayoral proclamation Monday during the Pride opening ceremonies at Dunlap Codding on Film Row. The event kicks off a week of Pride activities.


"Well, today's the day that we confirm our commitment in this city that everyone is welcome in Oklahoma City," Holt said, "And all people in Oklahoma City are loved."

Holt was joined by representatives from Rep. Kendra Horn’s office, Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, state Rep. Chelsey Branham, Oklahoma City Public Schools District's School Board Chair Paula Lewis and City Councilman James Cooper.

Oklahoma City Pride, Freedom Oklahoma, and members of the LGBTQ community offered remarks and present Rainbow awards to this year’s recipients, officials said.

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