The Columbiana County Pride Committee will hold its first Pride celebration Saturday at the Wellsville Alumni Center. Organizer Joey Shilot, shown, is inviting the whole community to celebrate LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. (Submitted photo)

WELLSVILLE — The Columbiana County Pride Committee will hold its first Pride celebration Saturday at the Wellsville Alumni Center. The day will be filled with programming for families as well as those ages 18 and over. It will also feature local businesses and vendors. This event is the first of its kind in Columbiana County and everyone is welcome to attend.

“We’re excited to bring together the community to honor the past, present and future of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) Americans,” said event organizer Joey Shilot. “We’re proud to be joining the many people across Ohio who recognize this holiday and proud to offer a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in our community.”

The day’s schedule will include a vendor show, coffee social hour, speakers, community resources and more.

“Pride is a space where all are welcome and we look forward to partnering with local performers, organizations and businesses to make this event as successful as possible,” said Shilot.

More information about the event is available on the committee’s Facebook page at facebook.com/columbianacountypride. Those interested in volunteering are invited to fill out an application at https://forms.gle/2ZQbXVvHccuwNzTN7.