NEW HAVEN, CT – On Saturday, a bomb threat was made via email against the New Haven Pride Center. The threat occurred when the New Haven Pride Block Party was originally scheduled to take place as part of the 26th annual New Haven PRIDE festival. However, the block party was postponed prior to the threat due to inclement weather. In response to this incident, Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Pride Center Executive Director released the following joint statement:
“New Haven is a welcoming and inclusive city where LGBTQ+ individuals can experience acceptance and belonging.
While this act of hate is a stark reminder that LGBTQ+ individuals face adversity and discrimination every day, it only deepens our resolve to be a city that embraces all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
An attack on the New Haven Pride Center is an attack on all of us, and we stand united and resolved towards building a city that is a beacon of belonging, love and hope for the LGBTQ+ community.
The pride flag will continue to be raised on the New Haven Green until the New Haven Pride Block Party is rescheduled, and we look forward to joining our fellow New Haven residents in coming together to celebrate New Haven’s LGBTQ+ community.
We’re also confident the New Haven Police Department, working with other law enforcement partners, will do everything they can to identify the individual who committed this act and hold them accountable for their actions.”
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