Sailing With Pride: Hapag-Lloyd Celebrates Pride in Atlanta

It was a chilly morning in downtown Atlanta, but Hapag-Lloyd AG Region North America brought the heat to the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday!

“After months of planning and dreaming it was such an amazing experience to participate in the Pride event with Hapag-Lloyd. Seeing the joy and celebration before the parade started from fellow co-workers as well as those in the crowd during the parade was an adventure I am so grateful to have been able to participate in.” – Jessica Funke , Atlanta

“It was amazing to be part of Hapag-Lloyd in the Atlanta Pride 2023 parade. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the day as positive energy flowed from the crowd in Atlanta’s streets when they saw us. I’m so proud to be working for Hapag-Lloyd AG, that provides support to the LGBTQ+ community by being part of these types of initiatives for diversity and inclusion. Looking forward to participating in more of these types of activities.” – RODOLFO PACHECO ALVAREZ , Atlanta

"I think it's phenomenal when a company embraces true diversity and inclusion!" – Courtney Pegues , Atlanta

“As an HL employee, I am proud to support in?solidarity??“Atlanta”s Pride Parade” and be part of ending hate and intolerance…..there is hope at the end of the rainbow!” – Linda-Marisa Grotto ,Montreal

This was the first year Hapag-Lloyd participated in Atlanta Pride. There was a float with this year’s slogan “Sailing With Pride” displayed beautifully alongside a rainbow container. Hapag-Lloyd showed up proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends, and allies to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. We can’t wait to make this an even bigger and more successful event next year!