 By Carol Britton Meyer
Hingham Pride Project volunteers are encouraging the community to show "a sea of rainbow" support for their LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and family members during the group's month-long celebration of the town's LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month in June. The non-profit HPP works to increase LGBTQ+ visibility in Hingham, to raise funds for organizations that provide community programs and activities for LGBTQ+ youth, and to promote inclusivity among residents of all ages through community activities and education. At the center of activities this year is the new, more-inclusive "Progress Pride Flag," featuring black and brown stripes to represent people of color and baby blue, pink, and white to include the trans flag in its design. Progress Pride flags as well as Hingham Pride flags and vests can be ordered at hinghamprideproject.org, which also offers more details about the flag and related activities.  By Carol Britton Meyer
It's a "go" for the 2021 Hingham Fourth of July parade! While the Fourth of July Parade Committee remained hopeful that the event would take place in some form this year, it wasn't definite until Gov. Charlie Baker's recent announcement that all Massachusetts businesses and industries -- including parades and festivals -- may now operate at 100 percent capacity. The State of Emergency will end June 15. "We're jump-starting the parade mechanism to get things in motion, "Parade Committee Chair Jim Murphy said recently. The committee has been working closely with the town's Incident Management Team Command Group in making a decision about whether this year's event would be cancelled, postponed, or go on as usual, with safety as the first priority. "The IMT Command Group felt that if the governor was comfortable with lifting all restrictions [as of May 29], we should be able to proceed with the parade in July," Town Administrator Tom Mayo, who is a member of the group, said recently. "We have asked the parade committee to work with the Health Department for suggestions and mitigating measures that may be available." The parade committee will continue working with the Command Group to ensure a safe event for spectators, participants, and the entire community. In the meantime, Uncle Sam (longtime Hingham resident George Ford, who has been in that role for years and loves it!) is reaching out to different bands to see if they're available. Great news, with more details to come!  Photo courtesy of Mark Cullings By Carol Britton Meyer
The 2021 Hingham Farmers Market is up and running at the Station Street parking lot Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- good news to loyal and new customers alike! “We're excited to be back and opening on time this year,” said HFM President Mark Cullings. The market will continue to operate as it did last year with COVID-19 protocols in place. Featured items include plants and beautiful cut flowers, fresh produce, delicious baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, and many other tasty offerings. The market will continue to operate in the traditional walk-through style, with capacity limitations. The popular SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) matching program -- generously underwritten by The Fruit Center Marketplace -- is back, and the Hingham Institution for Savings has again provided a grant to underwrite some of the market's operational costs. Pre-ordering is available to customers who wish to use this option. This practice became useful and popular last year when the market implemented COVID-19 practices. Visit www.hinghamfarmersmarket.org to place your order ahead of time and to learn more about this vibrant market.  By Carol Britton Meyer
Friends, families, and other well-wishers will line Main Street on Saturday, May 15, to applaud and call out greetings to members of the Class of 2021 participating in a celebratory Senior Car Parade. The colorful, spirit-building event will start at 9 a.m. at the middle school, winding along Main Street to the high school. "The seniors will decorate their cars to reflect their plans for next year -- whether that be college, a gap year, work, or something else," Senior Class President Cameron Frank explained recently. Flags, washable car paint, and other decorations are encouraged. "The purpose of the parade is to celebrate our class. While we have had to abandon some of the more traditional senior celebrations [due to COVID-19 restrictions], this is one that we can pull off this year," Cameron said. This is a wonderful way for the entire community to support our seniors in a safe and fun way. So come on, everybody -- make a sign and plan to make some noise that day to cheer on the Class of 2021! |
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