 Today we're at Pride Portland. We are here with the beautiful cherry. Hi, how you doing today? I'm well How are you? I'm fine. Great. How is pride today? Oh girl pride. Okay, so pride is uh, pride's awesome But uh, this is definitely like my fourth gig this week and I didn't I got like an hour sleep I'm with it though. I'm ready. I'm ready to party because It's been an emotional I would say kind of Community right now. I would think it's very very emotional. So how do you think that pride today can help? Kind of lift us out of that. Well, I think that um, it's it's good because it's reminding people that you know Even after this this horrible tragedy like it's reminding people that we need like this is what we need the most We need to stand strong and we need to be together and we need to Make sure that we are not letting people like not letting situations like that stop us in our tracks And make sure that we remember like remember why we're celebrating pride like the Stonewall riots and you know All the people who came before us to make sure that we have our rights Like the way that we do today, and we're still fighting but still like the just making sure that we're Lifted spirits. Yeah, like lifted spirits is definitely like that's this is this is gonna bring us out of that slump It everybody had a really hard week And I think it's time that we all let it go and just enjoy our our celebration Bring optimism is what you're saying. Correct. Bring it up Yeah, up with optimism. So what are you doing today? I'll be judging these lovely floats that are gonna be coming by I Got my judging face on I'm ready. I'm gonna. Uh, I'm gonna read these floats up and down and may that may the best float win We're here with Shauna Ray today at Pride Portland Shauna. How are you? I'm fabulous. How are you? I'm doing well Thank you so much. So how are you feeling today? Amazing amazing. We did a show last night. It sticks. It was called pride unfiltered So this is the result of last night as well. So you must have not gotten that much sleep No, because I live in the Lewiston Auburn area. So Yeah, we drove up last night to do the show drove home and then turned around and came back for this Busy girl. Yes. So what are you looking for today in terms of the judging floats? I want to see originality and fun Fun fun fun. I want it to be what it's what we're all about. Are you excited to judge? Yeah What are you looking for? All the colors So you want to see a lot of color? Yeah Big round of applause everybody Starting over here, and it's cherry lemonade Celebrate another year Oh In southern Maine with pride for them having had the honor to perform drag antics all over the country cherry's home I'm happy to be home with the lgbt community which she grew up cherry Travel both space and time and hey give it up for the good humor man, by the way Having ice cream tell them when they play the music they're out SpongeBob pop You know, he's one of our great judges today judging all of the floats and all the marchers today Some of Jack's hobbies are dancing lip-syncing and flirting while being fancy Me too Jack Here we have Sean Aray Sean Aray Has been playing the art and female illusion for more than two decades And has seen done and large many things that are derby throughout the years For alter ego as a stylist in Lewiston Sean Aray's won a few titles over the years including Miss Andrew Spoggan, Miss Central Maine, Miss Southern Maine Bride Miss Aids Awareness Increasing age awareness for passion and she works in the brandy team on his center Here for Sean Aray Ladies and gentlemen, the Development Director, Development Director in Quality Name The only Executive Director of Emerge Name All right, by Portland Marshall Betsy Park, Portland Public High Schools of Portland And was the founding member of the Southern Maine Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network You know, it's very much for all the hard work you've done over the years. Thank you. All right, right behind them is the GLBTQ legal advocates and defenders Through their strategic litigation public policy advocacy and education The legal advocates and defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination Based on gender identity and expression HIV status and sexual orientation. So a big round of applause for these folks We have the first first congressional church They're open and affirming preservation of the United Church of Christ inviting into their common life for all persons regardless of race Culture or sexual orientation Thank you guys Our supporters are all waiting to fly flags and banners We have the first congressional church of South Portland House folks walking with us today enjoying the sunshine. Thanks for coming out today To me, they're not done Just a little more We want to go over and open that door Oh my God, wind up on the floor Well, I had no idea you didn't I hope I can do that I know, cheers All right, I can't do that No, I can't do that No, I can't do that Certainly can't do that My hips don't move like that You're right, God Hey, loud and proud It was the first ever ban to march in Portland Pride in 2014 You want information on these guys, just go to loudandproudany.com We're going to get a loud and proudest You should hang out back here on the stage with us, huh? For the Constitution, especially, it's guaranteed a free seat Separation of church and state and freedom for all without dissemination Portland Public Library Raiders, everyone included, everyone That's right And they have all of the old videos from video for it now I know it Imagine City Center, the largest HIV aid services organization Providing direct support for people living with HIV As well as HIV and hepatitis C testing And prevention services I got this one, Greg Uh-huh Next It's case number 31 It's a selfie time Allurean Blight Selfie I want you to ever listen to them again That's right, yes I still love those guys Thanks for being a sponsor of Pride Portland They're okay They're okay By the way, Blight, I think your question will be down in the park a little later That's right, there I'm seeing them down at the park Blight is proud to be a productive sponsor of Pride Oh, they grabbed other cars I know, look at that Hey, and we have beads I guess cell phones have to be refrigerated That is a big ol' track for some cell phones Right Well, it's kind of hot out here in the sun, you know Derby Association and one of the hundreds of leagues across the nation That have embraced the quick-rowing sport of roller derby It's starting June 26th And our next game is September 17th Which is, by the way, five days after my birthday In case you want to shop There you go That's on Friday, right? It's a Saturday We have some nice folks joining us today from the Animal Refuge League of Pride Portland They provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals And they're really taking almost 4,000 stray animals every single year They're committed to giving the best possible care And of course, hey, you can maybe adopt one of these animals in the car right now Life-size key There's not enough kitty litter in the world Fred joining us today Coming up for a big round of applause You know, these folks have been in the parade Each and every year supporting all the efforts of Portland Pride They provide behavioral health and education services For about 7,500 children, adults and families throughout May They're programs that include outpatient and community services Education and residential treatment For people with autism, developmental disabilities and mental health challenges We have the City of Portland Public Health You guys over on India Street Our cue cards have kind of gotten shuffled a little bit So it's kind of like, you know, 52 pickup Well, we know this is goodwill Well, yes India Street The store is goodwill, operates 25 group role Hovering centers in May Goodwill has 100 job openings listed online right now At goodwillnne.org The social club that encourages open-mindedness, diversity And the right to an old criminal life Without discrimination, judgment or prosecution You can get more info at maingreens.org Gays A big round of applause for the maingreens Welcome This year, Bank of America is a company That recognizes the potential of every employee By actively encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace In thought, style, sexual orientation, gender identity Ethnicity, culture and experience Big round of applause for Bank of America Just a minute Next, it's Man! Thank you, our grand panel of judges Welcome to the Boston Human Rights Center of Maine For the Pride Film Festival, Fridays in October We have the Unitarian Church from Waterville joining us as well Just down the street Girls seriously put the power in Southern Maine, the University of everyone Classes, I'm almost graduating Today, USM does have pride That's right, University of Southern Maine And a very gay colored car That's not just for the parade, guys That's every day That's commitment to the community You know, Lori, we have the Cathedral Church of St. Luke Joining us today Episcopal Cathedral of Maine Finds the complexities of pain assistance Across the continents of history The point is Hands out the window Take your pocket if you lost a check Hey, Piper George, by the way Is a retirement community that welcomes diversity Among its residents And among its community outreach Next, it's great important for them To transfer real property To embrace the diverse culture And remember, it's required to get back to the community In many ways To make great important an area A great place to work and live You know, and Lori, if you were wondering Why you don't see me on TV anymore It's because I am part of this group now And it's also a big round of applause For our luxurious and strong organization Big round of applause Max is hot, 104.7 Business partners, partners are here with dignity And respect like Oh, my God, they stole a shopping cart How'd you get the wheels to move? Some special teeth? I'm the LGBTQ intersex Intersex Oh, all right To move equality forward Big round of applause For these folks, they come out every year You have nothing to do with it That's right We could Well, it doesn't hurt Right? I'm gonna have to get somebody over here Come over here So that I don't make my own conclusions As to what a rainbow baller is Why don't you just tell us An alternate call we put on for LGBT youth To end up at the University of Miami For a future socialist society Services, Maine's deaf community They too fight for equality and acceptance And employment, education And all that life has to offer We stand with you in our shared strengths Thank you for providing communication Access to deaf people at Pride events DJ Marin is a family crisis services So a summer in Cumberland, Maine They really helped a lot of folks out there Provide safe and exceptional services To all people affected by domestic violence Data diversity, disability, sexual orientation Gender, age, and you know They help a lot of people out there So big round of applause Thanks for joining us today It's the Portland Vet Center Providing read just the counseling For combat veterans Returning, we also provide counseling For military sexual trauma survivors Couple counseling and bereavement services For banner members of service men Who are passed in the line of duty And we have the Freedom from Religion Foundation Joining us today They're not their banner They are the National Freedom from Religion Foundation Organization They support the separation Of religion and government By imposing Evanguizing young vulnerable children Public conduct is still rare in public schools And government payment To fund freedom of services Evergreen home performance Proud to provide energy efficiency Audits, levels, and insulation To help the LGBTQIA homeowners Achieve year-round comfort More bubbles It could have changed It supports the education about LGBTQ Plus rights and experiences They're doing a cute, distinctive Postal man campuses Nice car I don't know if they've been Guardable to ice up at the sun You know, they also have new campuses In here in Morocco And a robust offering of degrees And certificate programs online Classes in Morocco, right? It's property by design It's going to be their rights For here in Maine abroad Since 1994 They are not throwing hot puppies They're not going to throw me A nice coffee or something A nice coffee? In the United Church of Christ It's a gay party race I know, this is great All the churches are drawing this I like the umbrellas That's a nice touch That's great That's great And street hugs Some selfies come on The Great Street Mission Is finally in 2006 It's an outreach street minister For pastors working with homeless And marginalized in downtown Portland The VA Main Healthcare Committed to a diverse workforce Out of this sensible, high-performing organization That delivers the best service to our veterans The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community Is an integral aspect of human diversity VA Main Healthcare System They serve all who have served Thank you Big round of applause for these guys That will sit in your mind That's ours, everyone The parade is coming To an end here, but not before We have to talk about this You know, this is the Pride Portland River A pride, wonderful vision That will travel slowly That measures over 900 feet long Mark Chadborne, Mark Tell me a little bit about yourself And what you do with Pride Portland I am a current one of two co-chairs Of Pride Portland in 2016 I live here in Portland And I wanted to be More involved in the community So I volunteered Nice So what does Pride Week mean to you? Pride Week in a nutshell Is supposed to be a celebration of our diversity As a community That's a good way of putting it So what kind of activities Did you have this past We think you can share with us To celebrate with you Pride Portland is very proud Of having ten days of pride Not just a parade and festival But ten days of pride Which starts out with a flag raising A launch party at Grace A big dance party And then we had kayaking in Casco Bay We had trivia night We had history night At the Portland Public Library So tons of things going on So compared to last year What did you say this year ranks? The events are similar We changed some I think by the turnout today We've definitely got a much larger turnout this year And of course the tragedy in Orlando You think if influence maybe The community more wanting to come in And share in the joy I think it's definitely unified us And brought people out It's also added a little somberness To the event where you want to be respectful Of what happened But we also want to celebrate Who we are and why we're here So I think we've met that tone We've acknowledged and we've tried To give people whatever they need Closing notes, what message Would you give to Portland today? I want to just thank the community For coming out and supporting The community that we have here And I hope they have one hell of a good time Thank you so much Mark And enjoy the show I can hear them in the background starting So thank you so much Appreciate it