After a successful debut last year, Hopland is gearing up for the return of Mendo Pride, a family-friendly event celebrating love and inclusivity in Mendocino County. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18th, from 1-5 pm in Hopland, CA, followed by a drag show at 6 pm at the Hopland Taphouse.
Mendo Pride is a collaborative effort by community members and organizations committed to promoting LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. Partners include ACLC, Hopland Tap, Hopland VISION, Ranchomatic Studios, The Hoplander, KZYX Radio, Concrete Pete, Dancing Crow Vineyards, and Pride Radio, all united in creating an inclusive space for everyone.
The event will feature music by Pride Radio, local beer and wine, food vendors, art exhibits, and various fun activities. It’s a great opportunity for the queer community and allies to come together, celebrate progress, and acknowledge the work still ahead.
All proceeds from the event will support La Familia Sana, a nonprofit providing food and support services to underserved individuals. This event is not only a celebration but also a chance for the community to contribute to a worthy cause.
“We are thrilled to host Mendo Pride again this year and showcase the diverse LGBTQ+ community in Mendocino County,” said Joan Norry. “Our goal is to build bridges of understanding and acceptance for a safer and more welcoming future.”
For more information on Mendo Pride and how to get involved, visit the event page.
What the fuck happened to Hopland??
What do you mean exactly?
You should not jump to conclusions and label the commentor as a bigot.
Perhaps Derp is just a little confused?
I mean after all in todays world and political climate these sort of events are supposed to take place and be reserved for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Couldn’t they have just called it Pride… Claiming whole counties now huh? How about Mendo family day? Inclusive = exclusive for society that does not represent that flag FYI.
NO NO NO! A drag show. This LGBTQ+-/ DEI Woke B.S. is the source of family degradation in the Western World. The destruction of the family foundation. The downfall of America is well underway. God I hate what leftist America has become. China loves it. So does Russia and Iran. The downfall of all great civilizations started with leftist ideology.
We’re not in Kansas any longer Toto.
Amen To That Shit!
Well… the LGBTMNOP only makes up a small portion of society. Other countries are laughing about the shenanigans but we are far from falling. United States citizens have too many guns. It would be wise to buy some if you don’t.
Brad, family degradation ? Like a former pres. t-Rump fucking a porn star while his wife was pregnant ? Stop the hate, mate! And leave things you don’t understand to those who do. And for christ’s sake have a nice life, we only get one chance!
Better than Biden sniffing kids and letting them rub his hairy legs
Drag?? Disgusting!
Why do you snowflakes feel so threatened?
You all sound like scared little humans freaking out about things they don’t understand and are unwilling, and/or incapable, to even try, who only feel better about yourselves when belittling others for things that have absolutely no affect on your lives.
Small minds for people of significantly weak and small character.
Or quite simply it’s just a bunch of bigots suffering with the usual willful ignorance and same tired old unfounded bullshit tropes.
Why not celebrate the entire community, why just LGBTP? We all know that they’re here at this point… they’re included. They were never put through the hardships of other minority groups so why are local governments favoring them?
Then go celebrate the community.
NO ONE IS STOPPING YOU OR ANYONE ELSE.
What’s the problem?
A long marginalized group of peoples wants to celebrate recently secured freedoms that should’ve never been withheld. Many people have been beaten and/or killed in the process.
Leave them be.
Simple.
That you are not specifically included in their party is NOT intrinsically personal to you or about you. So sorry, not sorry.
Again, what’s the problem?
Drag shows can be a really fun thing for straight women. I don’t know why, maybe it’s sexually free enough for women to express their naughty side that’s not normally allowed among the regular men, or that can be down right dangerous around normal men. It’s nice to get drink and sexual without the fear of getting raped. Toodaloo!!
If that is true, why are there drag shows for kids?
Indoctrination Not Education.
Grooming.
So would a provocative straight sexual show at a bar be deemed family friendly in a straight group? I don’t get mixing children in this mix about private sexual behavior. Thats not bigotry. Children should get to be children…no sex content. Adults are way too self centered nowadays. If they feel thet are right about their choices that’s fine. But showering children with rainbows with a backstory of sexual preferences is weird & inappropriate. Let’s have a Sunday concert in the park with a wet tee shirt contest after?!! Seriously…in my opinion this is messed up somehow.
Way to go, manufacture outrage out of thin air often?
You’re just making shit up.
You don’t want to bring your kids, then don’t.
Other adults will make choices appropriate for their own families.
No one is forcing the sexualization of children or “showering” them with anything.
Get over it.
If you’re really worried about sexualizing children, then maybe try removing their access to smartphones and the internet, ie there’s endless amounts of porn available 24/7, anywhere there’s a signal, not just wet tshirt contests.
And maybe try to not just believe everything talking heads on tv tell you.
You’re getting duped by religuous extremists and bigots.
Pride is a deadly sin
Looks like the attention hos need more attention
See related article on raise in sex transmitted diseases in Mendocino.