June is Pride Month, and throughout Westchester there will celebrations of the LGBTQI+ community. Here’s where to find a variety of Pride Month events and parades happening across the county.
June 2, 7:30 p.m., Pelham
Progressive Women of Pelham is hosting a screening of the acclaimed documentary film Coded: The Hidden Love of JC Leyendecker, which tells the story of the famed 20th-century illustrator and artist. Directed by filmmaker Ryan White, Coded details life in the closet and the few outlets of expression available to queer people at the time.
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June 3, 6 p.m., Hastings-on-Hudson
The village of Hastings-on-Hudson invites you to its open streets Pride festival, which will feature craft projects, dancing, food, activities, and more. A live concert with performances by talented local artists will cap off the night.
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June 4, 9 a.m., Pound Ridge
The town of Pound Ridge will be holding its first-ever 5K Road Race & Fun Run dedicated exclusively to celebrating Pride Month, with a splash of color for Holi to boot. Walk, run, or jog in support as the community comes together for a morning of pride.
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June 5, 11:30 a.m., White Plains
The County’s official celebration in downtown White Plains will feature music, food, dancing, flag raising, and so much more. A pet parade and family zone will ensure that there’s something for absolutely everyone, and the celebration will be capped off in the evening with an after-party you won’t want to miss.
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June 10, 4:30 p.m., Yonkers
Join Mayor of Yonkers Mike Spano and Members of the Yonkers LGBTQ Advisory Board for a flag-raising ceremony at Yonkers City Hall Unity Fountain.
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June 11, 2 p.m., Yonkers
The City of Yonkers’ pride celebration will take place on Main Street in downtown Yonkers and will last all day. An array of local businesses and vendors will be there to take the celebration to the next level.
June 25, 1 p.m. Peekskill
This circus-themed event for all ages will feature poetry, crafts, drag, and more.
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