June is Pride Month

By respecting and appreciating the diversity within our LRCD communities, we can empower everyone to live their best life and promote equity and justice for all of our residents. We hope you enjoy these monthly emails with resources and events that help you learn about and celebrate the beauty in our differences, while acknowledging our shared humanity.

Did you know? The first Pride march took place in New York City on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall riots that began a year earlier when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in lower Manhattan. Although not the first protests for LGBTQ+ civil rights, the Stonewall riots propelled the movement onto the national and global stage.
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In the U.S., June was first officially declared Pride Month by the federal government in 1999. Today, Pride celebrations, parades, vigils, picnics, and marches take place all over the US during the month of June to remember and celebrate hard-won civil rights for LGBTQ+ people.

New Hampshire’s Pride offerings have grown considerably in recent years. Here is a list of events that we compiled in case you’d like to join in the celebrations!

Windham Pride Festival
Sunday, June 9
Noon to 4PM
Windham High School
 
Manchester Pride
Saturday, June 15
Parade down Elm St 11:15 AM
Festival @ Veteran’s Park noon to 4PM
 
Portsmouth Pride
Saturday, June 22
Parade at noon @ Market Square
Festival 1PM to 4PM @ Strawberry Banke
Other events all weekend
 
White Mountains Pride
Saturday, June 29
10AM to 4PM
North Conway Community Center
 
Concord Arts in the Park – Celebrating Pride
Saturday, July 13
10AM to 3PM
Rollins Park, Concord NH
 
Neuroqueer & Disabled Queer Pride Fest
Saturday, July 13
Time TBA
Henry Law Park, Dover
On Instagram @neuroqueer_nh​

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