Jewish support strong for Midsumma Pride March
Over 13 community groups and 100+ participants danced down the length of Melbourne’s Fitzroy Street St Kilda for the LGBTIQA+ Midsumma Pride March.
A dancing parade
Alpha’s Michael Barnett and Colin Krycer report that the Melbourne Jewish community showed “fantastic support”.
Following months of planning, the day came together without a hitch, not considering the 38-degree weather forecast.
The sound system had been boosted with extra speakers to bring more of our exciting Jewish and Israeli music mix to the street, and the ute was more vibrantly Jewish in appearance.
As with previous years, the crowds cheered us from the sidelines, loving our Jewish solidarity for LGBTIQA+ diversity.
Poignantly, placards of the late David Zyngier were flown especially high to commemorate his participation in the contingent over recent years and his commitment to LGBTIQA+rights.
One long-standing participant of the Jews of Pride contingent told us that being part of the march this year was really important to them and made them even more proud, a sentiment reflected by many others.
We are especially grateful to both Midsumma Festival and Victoria Police LGBTIQA+ Liaison for their assistance in keeping us safe, and to CSG Victoria for their additional assistance.
We were amazing this year. So many in the community needed this to happen more than ever. The crowds loved us and the contingent were on top of the world. 2025 here we come!!!!