The pride-themed bikes were designed by Matthew Sarcia, strategic design manager at Blue Cross. “We are grateful that every ride taken on the 50 Blue Cross Proud bikes will generate support for Fenway’s critical medical care, research, education and advocacy programs.” “As members of the LGBTQ community prepare to celebrate Boston Pride, Fenway Health is delighted to partner with Blue Cross for the month of June,” said Jane Powers, Acting CEO of Fenway Health.
“We’re thrilled to have so many BluePride members participating in the parade and we look forward to helping Fenway Health continue its important work to make life healthier for the LGBTQ community and the broader population.”īlue Cross was a key participant in Boston’s first-ever transgender job fair to actively recruit LGBTQ employees, and places a strong emphasis on transgender and LGBTQ health education among its employees and members. “We’re proud that Blue Cross is continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting the LGBTQ community in this unique, meaningful way,” said Chris Roffey, president of Blue Cross’ BluePride employee resource group. Blue Cross is a sponsor of Fenway Health, whose mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, Metro Boston’s public bike share system, and is a founding sponsor of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce.Īs part of the month-long celebration of LGBTQ pride, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Fenway Community Health Center in Boston for every ride taken on Blue Cross Proud bikes June 8-30 and Lyft, which operates Bluebikes, will match the total donation amount. The bikes will be featured in the parade and then integrated in the Bluebikes fleet through the end of June. To celebrate 2019 Pride Week and in anticipation of the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has partnered with the Cities of Boston, Cambridge and Somerville and the Town of Brookline to unveil a fleet of 50 Blue Cross Proud bikes, wrapped in a rainbow pride-themed design.
Local elected officials, including Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, are also expected to march in the parade.Blue Cross Proud bikes unveiled for Pride Week and Boston Pride Parade Johnson, a gender non-conforming African-American activist and icon who was one of the most prominent participants in the Stonewall Inn Uprising, is the parade’s Champion of Stonewall Honorary Marshal. The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Dale Mitchell, Marshal Ava Glasscott, and honorary Marshal Chris Harris. The closest station to the start of the parade is the Copley stop on the Green Line, and the closest to the end of the parade is the Government Center stop on the Green and Blue lines.
Organizers recommend taking the MBTA to get to the event. Since the parade will be held outdoors on a warm, sunny day, organizers recommend coming prepared with sunscreen and bottled water. Organizers expect more than 300 organizations to participate in the parade, including high school groups, churches, and other community groups.