Gov. McKee Celebrates the Beginning of Pride Month in Rhode Island

Gov. McKee celebrates the beginning of Pride Month in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island officials celebrated the start of Pride Month at the Rhode Island State House Tuesday. Governor McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos signed a proclamation, recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island. This comes as the state prepares for this year’s Pride Fest on June 21 in Providence. The state house will be lit up in pride colors Tuesday night. Categories: News, Providence, Rhode Island

Governor McKee proclaims June Pride Month in Rhode Island, State House to shine with pride colors - What's Up Newp

Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island. “This proclamation not only honors the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ individuals but also reaffirms that Rhode Island is a place for everyone,” said Governor McKee. “During Pride Month and beyond, we will continue to stand firmly against intolerance to […] The post Governor McKee proclaims June Pride Month in Rhode Island, State House to shi…

Inside This Year's Rhode Island Pride Celebration - Rhode Island Monthly

Courtesy of RI Pride Rhode Island’s pride celebration has come a long way since 1976, when approximately seventy-five LBGTQ+ trailblazers sued for the right to march through downtown Providence. Now, more than 125,000 people descend on the Creative Capital every June to take part in what U.S. News & World Report calls one of the country’s top Pride festivals.   This year’s Pride Celebration and Illuminated Night Parade — the forty-ninth annual —…