Today, as other Burlingtonians celebrate Good Friday, Burlington’s current and incoming mayors will celebrate the Trans Day of Visibility.
Mayor Weinberger, Mayor-elect Mulvaney-Stanak, and community partners will raise the Burlington Trans Pride Flag at City Hall at noon today to recognize Trans Day of Visibility, a statement from the Mayor’s office said.
The Burlington Trans Pride Flag was developed as part of the City’s Trans People Belong campaign, and the flag that will be raised at City Hall was sewn by a community member.
Also in attendance will be Cuty Councilor Joe Magee, representatives from the Pride Center and Outright Vermont, and community members.
The International Trans Day of Visibility was created by a Michigan activist in 2010. It’s actually observed on March 31 every year. This year, March 31 is Easter Sunday. It’s unclear why Burlington chose today instead.
The advocacy group GLAAD says the day honors the contributions of trans people and highlights the opposition they still face in the media and government.