PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena is hosting a variety of events throughout June in celebration of Pride Month. This year's events reinforce the City's commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity for all. Festivities kick off with the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall on June 1, a symbolic gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Additional events during Pride Month include live music performances, book discussions, a movie showing, arts & crafts activities, and more. "We are proud...
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Pasadena Celebrates National Coming Out Day
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department, Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Pasadena’s 7th annual National Coming Out Day Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pasadena City Hall Courtyard, 100 N. Garfield Ave. This annual free event is part of the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community. This year’s keynote speaker will be research biologist and activist Rochelle Diamond, chair emeritus of Out to Innovate...
City of Pasadena Kicks Off Pride Month Celebrations With Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
PASADENA, Calif.—June marks the celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Mayor Victor M. Gordo and City Council invite community members to attend the Progress Pride Flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., on Wednesday, June 1, at 12:30 p.m. The flag was designed by non-binary artist Daniel Quasar and made by San Diego-based Pride Flag SD, the first Queer-owned flag company. LGBT Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City,...
Pasadena Celebrates National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department, Pasadena Public Library and Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host Pasadena’s 6th annual Coming Out Day Celebration on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, located on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Walnut Street. The annual, free event is part of the City’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community. The keynote presenter is Tyanta Snow, the “Game Show Guru.” A well-known television personality, actor, host...
City of Pasadena to Hold Pride Flag Raising Event Monday, June 7
PASADENA, Calif.—June marks the celebration of Pride Month—a time when millions of people come together in support of the LGBTQ community. Many in-person celebrations are resuming as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and more people are vaccinated. On Monday, June 7, Mayor Victor Gordo and City Council will host a flag raising ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. This ceremony is open to the public, with masks and physical distancing measures in place. Please...