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Residents and business owners urge city support after successful Belmont Pride event
Summary
Organizers and local business owners told the council that a June 7 Pride event drew visitors, boosted downtown sales and made LGBTQ+ residents feel welcome; speakers asked the city to consider official support when the council reviews future events.
Organizers and downtown business owners told the Belmont City Council on July 7 that the city’s first Pride event on June 7 drew substantial local and out‑of‑town participation and deserves formal city backing in future years.
Michelle Rosardo, who said she co‑organized the event, told council members the parade and activities involved 13 downtown businesses and numerous visiting groups, and that geo‑tracking data showed increased economic activity: “Beaumont Prime was a huge success…countless people came up to us…
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