Transgender Day of Visibility

Please join the Township of Maplewood for a celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

There will be a transgender flag raising and proclamation followed by special guests and speakers.

 For all ages. This is an accessible family friendly event.

 The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition, celebrated around the world on March 31st, which is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender-expansive people, while simultaneously raising awareness of the work that is still needed to combat discrimination and violence.

 The day of recognition was originally founded in 2009 by US-based transgender activist Rachel Crandall, a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of Transgender Michigan. TDOV was created both in reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ days of recognition for the successes achieved by trans people. TDOV is a much-needed day of empowerment, celebrating the lives and achievements of our transgender and gender-expansive loved ones.

From Maplewood’s Mayor, Dean Dafis, "Trans Lives Matter!  At a time in our country when trans lives and other queer people are literally under attack and being erased in legislatures across the country - most notably Florida's Don't Say Gay abhorrent hateful oppression of LGBTQ students and their families - it is especially meaningful and critical for us to come together in unequivocal support and celebration of our trans & non-binary family here and everywhere.  As we used to say in the 70s and 80s, we're here, we're queer, get used to it.  I stand with trans and non-binary persons everywhere - YOU are loved, YOU matter, YOU belong."

As trans allies, TDOV gives us a once-a-year opportunity to spread the word that #TransLivesMatter. However, as allies, we need always look for opportunities to hold space for our trans loved ones, and celebrate and recognize their many accomplishments.

 Please join us!

Maplewood Town Hall at 5PM
*Please note the accessible entrance for the town hall steps is off the back parking lot.