Pride in Norwich: June events celebrate identity and community
The Rose City Pride Committee is hosting a series of events in June for Pride Month. According to a community announcement, these events aim to promote community, wellness, creativity, and visibility.
While the City of Norwich is host to several Pride-related happenings this month, the following events are organized and presented directly by the Rose City Pride Committee.
The first event is the First Friday Flag Raising on June 6 at 6 p.m. at David Ruggles Courtyard outside City Hall, located at 100 Broadway. This event will feature the raising of the Pride Flag and a performance by the Rose City Pride Singers, with rehearsal starting at 5:30 p.m. Following this, the First Friday Art & Craft Exhibit will take place at 7 p.m., showcasing LGBTQIA+ and allied artists and crafters. Registration is required, and tables will be provided for participants.
On June 7, the Rose City Pride Committee will have a presence at the GNACC Annual Duck Race at Fireman's Field in Yantic. Community members are encouraged to stop by the committee's table during this event.
A Pride Service will be held on June 8 at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Norwich, located at 67–69 Main St. This interfaith gathering is open to everyone and aims to be affirming and inclusive.
On June 12, the Otis Library will host a Pride Beading Craft from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is designed for youth ages 8 to 18 and will celebrate Pride through art.
The 'Be You, Be Well: Self-Care is Self-Love' Wellness Fair will take place on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Otis Library Community Room. This event will feature gender-affirming organizations and self-care resources.
On June 21, the Traveling Queer Movie Night will screen "Late Bloomers" at 7 p.m. at Park Congregational.
The month will conclude with a Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser at Bella Fiore Restaurante on June 23. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for buffet ticket holders, with the show and bingo starting at 7 p.m.
Ongoing throughout June, there will be Pride window displays in collaboration with the Rose Arts Festival and an Otis Library Pride Book Display. For more information, contact RoseCityPride.ct@gmail.com.
Please note: Events listed on June 3 (UCFS Pride Day of Reflection), June 7 (Slater Museum Pride Celebration), and June 14 (Strange Brew Pride Party) are community events occurring in Norwich during Pride Month, but are not organized by the Rose City Pride Committee.
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