Mayor Steven L. Reed and the City of Montgomery will host a ceremony on Friday at 5 p.m. to celebrate PRIDE Month in the River Region. The event will also honor members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lost their lives due to their identity.

The Montgomery Pride Month Unity Vigil is open to the public and will include remarks from Mayor Reed and leaders, advocates and allies from Montgomery’s LGBTQ+ community.

During the event, Mayor Reed will share a proclamation and unveil plans for a non-discrimination ordinance that he will introduce at the next City Council meeting. The measure will prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ in government, employment and housing. These are basic civil rights that will ensure the City of Montgomery is an inclusive, safe place for all residents.