Penguins host annual Pride Game at PPG Paints Arena

Monday night marked the Pittsburgh Penguins' annual Pride Game at PPG Paints Arena.As the team took on the Dallas Stars, signs of encouragement, inclusion and diversity could be seen around the arena, signaling that all are welcome in the Penguins' family of support.Pride night at the Pens game: Click the video above to watch the report from PPG Paints Arena."People come by and pick up some stickers and ask what the organizations are all about. It's really nice to be able to tell people more about what we do here in the community as members of the LGBTQ+ community," said Jordan Botta, of Proud Haven."The Penguins just go all out. We're so happy to be a part of this. I love the uniforms that we see, all the people that are coming out and supporting the LGBTQ community. It's just a lot of fun. It's nice to see the community together in the stands," said Cindi Oliver, executive director of the Three Rivers Business Alliance.Members of partner organizations told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that a Pride night lets members of the LGBTQ community know they're safe here."I think too often, queer kids who grow up near the city think that they can't grow up here in Pittsburgh and there's not going to be a space for them, so giving them this big example every year on Pride Night here or with different organizations, it lets them know that there's a space for them in Pittsburgh," said Ashley Durham, of the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation."My daughter actually recently came out to me, so tonight means a lot to me, just inclusivity, just including everyone of every aspect," Penguins fan Samantha Croston said. "I am free, and I'm open. Be who you are. So excited that the Penguins support that."

PITTSBURGH —

Monday night marked the Pittsburgh Penguins' annual Pride Game at PPG Paints Arena.

As the team took on the Dallas Stars, signs of encouragement, inclusion and diversity could be seen around the arena, signaling that all are welcome in the Penguins' family of support.

Pride night at the Pens game: Click the video above to watch the report from PPG Paints Arena.

"People come by and pick up some stickers and ask what the organizations are all about. It's really nice to be able to tell people more about what we do here in the community as members of the LGBTQ+ community," said Jordan Botta, of Proud Haven.

"The Penguins just go all out. We're so happy to be a part of this. I love the uniforms that we see, all the people that are coming out and supporting the LGBTQ community. It's just a lot of fun. It's nice to see the community together in the stands," said Cindi Oliver, executive director of the Three Rivers Business Alliance.

Members of partner organizations told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that a Pride night lets members of the LGBTQ community know they're safe here.

"I think too often, queer kids who grow up near the city think that they can't grow up here in Pittsburgh and there's not going to be a space for them, so giving them this big example every year on Pride Night here or with different organizations, it lets them know that there's a space for them in Pittsburgh," said Ashley Durham, of the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation.

"My daughter actually recently came out to me, so tonight means a lot to me, just inclusivity, just including everyone of every aspect," Penguins fan Samantha Croston said. "I am free, and I'm open. Be who you are. So excited that the Penguins support that."