Framingham To Celebrate Pride Month

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Sunday marks the beginning of Pride Month, and Framingham has organized an event to mark the occasion.

On Sunday, Framingham will "proudly" honor the local LGBTQIA+ community with a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at 2 p.m. in front of the Memorial Building, 150 Concord St.

This year marks the addition of OUT on the Block, a vibrant block party happening right after the ceremony, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Memorial Building’s parking lot in partnership with OUT MetroWest, officials said.

The ceremony will be hosted by OUT MetroWest Executive Director Mel Pace, with keynote speaker Cayden Davis from MetroWest Care Connection. LGBTQIA+ elected officials and student leaders will speak at the event, officials said.

A block party will follow that features food trucks, a beer garden hosted by Jack's Abby, a live DJ, vendor booths and arts and crafts.

The free event is rain or shine and open to the public.