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Pride 2023
United Lynn Pride 2023
The Pride Flag and Color Symbolismm
The LGBTQ+ Pride Flag & Color Symbolism
The original LGBTQ+ Pride Flag was created by artist Gilbert Baker and made its debut on June 25th, 1978.
Since its debut, the original flag has changed and been updated to represent the intersectional diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
This exhibit, aims to explore the symbolism behind each color included in the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag through art, and provide more information on the history and evolution of the banner.
Date/Time
Opening Reception Gallery On Display
Friday, June 2nd, 2023 Friday, June 2nd through
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
Location
Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA)
25 Exchange St., Lynn, MA
Lead Organizers
Cristian Recinos
Annette Sykes
Featured Artists
Coming Soon
Pride Zine
Prismatic
Prismatic will be a zine publication to uplift and feature LGBTQ+ writers and artists, to be distributed in the month of June
Date/Time
Launch Party
Friday, June 2nd, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Galleries at Lynn Arts (GALA)
25 Exchange St., Lynn, MA
Lead Organizer(s)
Olivia Werth
Nicole Werth
Featured Artists
Coming Soon
Pride Service
Welcoming Pride Service
at St. Stephen's Church
Kicking off our formal week of events, Reverend Gregory Perez and the entire congregation of St. Stephen's Church invite the community to a special Sunday Pride Service.
Dress in your Sunday Best or come as you are!
Be welcomed, and enjoy this time to practice reflection and gratitude.
The service will include the Holy Eucharist, of which all are invited to our communion table and no one is excluded.
In addition, in observance of Father's Day a special blessing will be given to families, guardians, and anyone who may serve in a Father-figure role to their children.
Date/Time
Sunday, June 18th, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church
74 South Common St, Lynn, MA 01902
Lead Organizers
Reverend Gregory Perez
Panel Discussion
Pride Panel Discussion
United Lynn Pride's Panel Discussion event aims to educate the community on current issues, undermentioned topics, & other aspects of LGBTQ+ life and culture.
This year's Panel Discussion will focus on Education and the significance of being able to discuss gender and sexuality in the classroom.
Date/Time
Monday, June 19th, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Lynn Museum
590 Washington St. , Lynn, MA, 01901
Lead Organizers
Cristian Recinos
Doneeca Thurston
Moderator
TBD
Panelists
TBD
LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase
LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase
The LGBTQ+ Art Gallery showcases creative works by LGBTQ+ identifying artists from the City of Lynn, other areas of the Massachusetts, and even artists from across the globe.
Accepted artwork includes: paintings, photographs, poetry, prints, sculpture, and other visual artworks.
Please see the Call for Art Below!
Content of the artwork ranges from love, sex, identity, nature, emotions, abstract pieces, and other general pieces of creative expression
Date/Time
Opening Reception
Monday, June 19th, 2023
Location
Lynn Museum, 2nd Floor Gallery
590 Washington St. , Lynn, MA, 01901
Lead Organizers
Cristian Recinos
Doneeca Thurston
Featured Artists
TBD
Pride Flag Raising
Pride Flag Raising
The raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall has been an annual tradition in Lynn, MA for years.
By continuing this tradition, the City of Lynn affirms its commitment to supporting it's LGBTQ+ identifying residents and honoring their right to express their identities
In addition to the annual Flag Raising, their will be speeches from local leaders and performances by talented individuals and groups from the city.
Date/Time
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Lynn City Hall
3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901
Lead Organizers
T Nash
Rosie Conway
Speakers Performers
Mayor Jared Nicolson In the Mak'n (ITM)
Coco Alinsug
Cristian Recinos
Community Meal
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Community Meal: Pride, Food, & Fellowship
For United Lynn Pride 2023, St. Stephen's Church will host the 2nd Annual Community Meal event, "Pride, Food, & Fellowship".
The community meal is meant to build connection through good food, good people, and good experiences.
This year, in addition to St. Stephen's providing food, we invite those interested to share a dish of their own, for a potluck style event.
Date/Time
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Location
St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church
Downstairs Dining Hall
74 South Common St, Lynn, MA 01902
Lead Organizers
Rev. Gregory Perez
Jim Moser
Rainbow Bridge Lighting
Rainbow Bridge Lighting
The lights beneath the commuter rail underpass have provided safety and visibility for the community since their installation in 2018.
The Rainbow Bridge Lighting event is a moment for the residents of Lynn to come together and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while enjoying music, live performances, & the beautiful and colorful illumination of the LED lights downtown.
Continuing in the practice of recognizing leaders in our community, United Lynn Pride and the City of Lynn will be recognizing an individual with an Honorable Accreditation. If you have someone you believe should be recognized for their work supporting the LGBTQ+ in Lynn, MA, please nominate them using the form below.
Date/Time
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Central Square Lynn
Beneath the Commuter Rail Bridge
1 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901
Lead Organizers
Kat Herbst-Rubio
⭐Honoree⭐
TBD
Speakers Performers
Mayor Jared Nicolson Cultura Latina Dance Academy
Coco Alinsug (CLDA)
Dave Simmons
Joe Skahan
