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Parties and protests mark the culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride month in NYC, San Francisco and beyond
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride will reach its exuberant grand finale as multitudes of rainbow-laden revelers hit the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe. The wide-ranging festivities Sunday will function as both jubilant parties and political protests. This year, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza have colored the celebrations,...
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CT LIVE!: Pride at Parkville Market
Director of Events and Programming Ashley McHugh and Drag Ambassador Xiomarie LeBeija shared how you can participate in the Pride celebrations at Parkville Market.
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Smashed Pride cake at Michigan grocery store sparks widespread support
The Family Fare cake decorator said the nationwide support brought her to tears and that what’s most important is people knowing there are others standing up for them.
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Several injured after ‘possible' chemical agent released during Baltimore Pride event
Several people were injured after a “possible chemical agent” was released during the Baltimore Pride parade Saturday evening, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
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Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights. But analysts and advocates say the marketing is toned down compared to previous years, and at some chains, there’s no trace of Pride at all.
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Veteran comes out as gay in powerful obituary: ‘Now that my secret is known, I'll forever rest in peace'
After a lifetime of secrecy, a decorated veteran came out as gay in his obituary.
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Connecticut raises Pride flag at State Capitol
“Raising the flag here is not just for the LGBTQ community, it’s really for the whole state community to say you belong here, we welcome you and Connecticut is an accepting place,” said Connecticut Office of Early Childhood commissioner Beth Bye. Connecticut has raised the Pride flag above the State Capitol every June since 2019. “This is a signal...
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Pride flag raised above State Capitol for Pride Month
The Pride flag was raised at the State Capitol Monday, a symbol, supporters say, that everyone is welcome in Connecticut.
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Adele claps back at audience member who heckled Pride Month at Las Vegas residency
Do not bring your anti-Pride rhetoric to an Adele concert.
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Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil's national symbols
The iconic yellow and green of Brazil’s flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sunday’s LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo. The event along the city’s main thoroughfare is among the biggest gay pride celebrations in the world.
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‘Bridgerton' star Jessica Madsen says she's ‘in love with a woman' in post celebrating Pride Month
Jessica Madsen is celebrating her “love” this month, and her “Bridgerton” co-stars are showing their support.
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Middletown raises Pride flag ahead of annual Pride Parade this Saturday
Local and state leaders raised the Pride flag outside Middletown City Hall as part of the city’s annual kick off to Pridefest. “Pridefest is absolutely incredible. We are largest Pride parade in the State of Connecticut, said Christopher Forte, founder and lead organizer of Middletown Pride. “You know, we at Middletown Pride always believe that pride is both a...
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PrideFest to be held in Middletown Saturday
PrideFEST will be held on Main Street in Middletown on Saturday.
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CT LIVE!: Middletown PrideFEST 2024
Middletown PrideFEST is June 1st.
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Middletown PrideFEST 2024 happens June 1
The state’s largest Pride event is returning to Downton Middletown! We are excited to announce that for the seventh consecutive year, NBC CT and Telemundo CT are the exclusive media partners of the Middletown PrideFEST! On Saturday, June 1, from 12 p.m. to 10 pm, the well-attended street festival will offer free fun entertainment for the entire family! Main Street,…
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New Haven Pride Center reopens with excitement for the next chapter
As the staff and community gathered at the New Haven Pride Center ribbon cutting Thursday, it was a moment in time to reflect, board co-chair Hope Chávez said. “Fourteen months ago, the board took a big deep breath as we dug into some real challenges and real failures of this organization that was not on the part of the...
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New Haven Pride Center relocates to vibrant new space
The New Haven Pride Center has relocated and is welcoming people into a vibrant new space in the city’s Ninth Square. The old space was in a basement office that was becoming too small.