The U.S. Embassy in Spain Participates Officially in the Madrid Pride Parade for the First Time
US-Spain Council Executive Director Catherine Pino invited to participate by US Ambassador.
On July 6th 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Spain participated officially for the first time in the Madrid Pride parade.
Chargé d’Affaires Conrad Tribble and Deputy Chief of Mission a.i. Joe Mellott led a group of employees, including diplomats and family members, through the complete route carrying a banner with the message: “U.S. Embassy Spain Supports Pride”.
As President Biden said at the beginning of Pride Month, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically, and we reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with LGBTQI+ persons worldwide in the ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice.
Official Statement from the United States Mission to Spain and Andorra
US-Spain Council Executive Director, Catherine Pino, alongside her partner, Ingrid Duran were invited to participate in the Embassy’s parade group by the US Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, The Honorable Julissa Reynoso.
