Melrose Raises A Flag For Pride Month

MELROSE, MA — Pride Month kicked off Wednesday, and Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur, alongside the Melrose Human Rights Commission, is inviting the whole town to two upcoming events to celebrate.

• Wednesday, June 8: The City and the Commission will raise a Pride Flag at City Hall at 6:30 p.m., representing Melrose's commitment to being "One Community, Open to All," Mayor Brodeur said in a press release.
• Friday, June 10: With pop-up booths, face painting, performances and pizza, the Pride celebration on the Beebe Estate lawn will have fun for the whole family. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

"I'm excited to continue our Pride traditions alongside the Human Rights Commission, our LGBTQ+ partners, leaders, advocates and allies," Mayor Paul Brodeur said. "By taking this time to celebrate and recognize the wonderfully diverse and resilient members of our community, we join our LGBTQ+ as allies in the fight against discrimination — and for equality for all. I'm grateful to the Melrose Human Rights Commission for their efforts to support Melrose's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion of all people."

For more information on both events, visit the Melrose HRC Facebook page.