Mayor Kim Driscoll invites the Salem and North Shore community to come together for our annual Pride Flag Raising at Riley Plaza on Sunday, June 1st to kick-off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month in Salem!
Two years ago, Salem resident and LGBT activist Gary “Gigi” Gill began the tradition of donating pride flags to be flown at Riley Plaza and City Hall to mark LGBT Pride Month.
This year, Gigi will donate another six flags for a total of twelve to fly high at Riley Plaza f...
Mayor Kim Driscoll invites the Salem and North Shore community to come together for our annual Pride Flag Raising at Riley Plaza on Sunday, June 1st to kick-off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month in Salem!
Two years ago, Salem resident and LGBT activist Gary “Gigi” Gill began the tradition of donating pride flags to be flown at Riley Plaza and City Hall to mark LGBT Pride Month.
This year, Gigi will donate another six flags for a total of twelve to fly high at Riley Plaza for the month of June! The flag raising ceremony is open to the public and will begin promptly at 11:00AM.
Mayor Driscoll invites everyone to celebrate how far we've come and our continued march towards full equality for the LGBT community as we prepare for an even bigger and better North Shore Pride Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 21st! Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/280970535393175.
Following the flag raising, Go Out Loud will host a Pride Month Kick-Off Reception at The Naumkeag Ordinary for an afternoon celebration with free food, cash bar and community spirit beginning at 12:00pm. Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/776806042344358
Later that evening, Opus Underground will debut Judy Garland Live in Concert at 6:00pm! Save $3 when you use promo code GOOUTLOUD. Details: http://www.gooutloud.com/network/judy-garland-live-in-concert/.
For more information, please contact Mayor Driscoll's LGBT Community Liaison Kristian Hoysradt at (978) 619-5601 or by e-mail at khoysradt@salem.com.
SALEM LGBT PRIDE MONTH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST
11:00AM
Salem LGBT Pride Flag Raising
Riley Plaza
12:00PM
Go Out Loud Pride Month Kick-Off Reception
The Naumkeag Ordinary
http://www.facebook.com/events/776806042344358
6:00PM
Judy Garland LIVE in Concert
Opus Underground
http://www.gooutloud.com/network/judy-garland-live-in-concert/.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH
7:30PM
Boston Spirit & Go Out Loud Equality Forum
Hawthorne Hotel
LGBT Forum with Candidates for the 6th Congressional District
http://www.facebook.com/events/667584113289274/
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
10:00AM
North Shore Pride Interfaith Service
St. Peter's Church, 24 St. Peter Street
978-745-2291
12:00PM
North Shore Pride Parade
Kick-off at Riley Plaza
https://www.facebook.com/events/280970535393175
1:00pm - 5:00PM
North Shore Pride Festival
Salem Common
http://www.facebook.com/events/280970535393175
2:00PM
Salem State University LGBTQ Reception
Salem Beer Works
http://www.salemstate.edu/27145.php
4:00PM - 10:00PM
North Shore Pride Official After Party featuring TV and film star Alex Newell
Murphy's Restaurant & Pub
http://www.facebook.com/events/583560505065701 or http://northshorepride.org/news/2014-media-release
5:00PM
Go Out Loud Pride Cruise
Mahi Mahi Cruises at Pickering Wharf
http://www.facebook.com/events/604212286341609
8:00PM
Go Out Loud Pride Party
Victoria Station & Vic's Boathouse, Salem MA
http://www.facebook.com/events/645934508787973