That’s why Garden State Equality is proud to partner with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on their annual Pride Night – an evening that sends a message of positivity to LGBTQ people and their families,” Christian Fuscarino, executive director of Garden State Equality said. Unfortunately, the sports world can often be the deepest, darkest place in the closet. “It seems so simple – players should be judged on their athletic ability – not by who they love or how they identify. “We want to show the LGBT community that they are, and always will be, welcome at BlueClaws games!” “We consider ourselves to be a very open and inclusive organization and proud member of the community,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. Although the second Pride Night in 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, the BlueClaws are excited for it to return for 2021. In 2019, BlueClaws held their first Pride Night, presented by Coca-Cola, with a sold-out crowd at FirstEnergy Park. JERSEY SHORE – “BlueClaws baseball is for everyone,” is the message BlueClaws wants to spread throughout to all its fans, celebrating with their second Pride Night being held on June 4.
