Pride Month in Boston kicked off at an event Thursday afternoon at City Hall.
"Pride, as you heard, is not just a celebration it is an opportunity, a chance to reflect on and honor the revolutionary history of pride in Massachusetts and in Boston and our queer family and friends. And it’s a reminder that our work is not done - until we have achieved equity for all, our work continues," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in her remarks.
Pride Month Kicks Off in Boston
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The celebration of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month features the unveiling of Portraits of Pride, a photography project that highlights LGBTQ+ leaders, including NBC10 Boston's own Sue O'Connell. The exhibit will remain at City Hall Plaza for the entire month of June.
Jean Dolin, the artist, spoke about the inspiration for the project.
"When you think of pride I think many people think of the rainbows and the flags but I think at the center of the parade is people who help move the movement forward. These are the folks doing it both locally in Boston and nationwide based," Dolin said.
Thursday's event, which is scheduled for 4-7 p.m., will also include a Pride flag raising and several performances. City Hall will also be lit up in rainbow colors.
A number of other events are scheduled throughout June as part of the city's celebration of Pride Month, including the return of the Boston Pride for the People Parade and Festival. The parade is scheduled for June 10 at 11 a.m., starting at Copley Square, and the festival is scheduled for 12 p.m. at the Boston Common and City Hall Plaza.
