Ferndale Pride June 14-17: Schedule of Events
Here's what you need to know for the second annual weekend of events.
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It's time for Ferndale Pride, a series of gay pride activities going on June 14-17 in Ferndale that are expected to draw thousands of people into the city for marches, rallies, a street festival and more.
Ferndale Pride started last year after Motor City Pride, the state's largest gay pride festival, relocated to Detroit's Hart Plaza after holding the festival in Ferndale for 10 years.
The event is "a recognition that Ferndale has a national reputation of standing up for diversity" and a celebration for the LGBT community, said Craig Covey, director of Ferndale Pride.
"It's our time, it's our community's time to celebrate itself and get together and have fun," he said.
Schedule of events
Thursday, June 14
- Pre-Glow Party, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dino’s Lounge
- Beyond the Bar 2012: Opening Reception, 7-10 p.m. at Affirmations
Friday, June 15
- Light the Night Against Hate, 8:30 p.m., Schiffer Park at West Nine Mile and Planavon.
- Motor City Bears Charity Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-8:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.
Saturday, June 16
- 3rd Annual Dyke March, 2 p.m., starts at Rust Belt Market
- Bears in Speedos Car Wash, noon-3 p.m. at Level One Bank
Sunday, June 17
- Rainbow Run, 9:30 a.m. registration, begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Opening ceremony, noon, Main Stage at West Troy Street in downtown Ferndale.
- Ferndale Pride Street Festival Market Daze, noon-7 p.m., on West Troy at Woodward.
- After Party, 8 p.m.- midnight at Orchid.
Need more information?
Visit www.ferndalepride.com or the event's Facebook page for more information.
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Dino's Lounge
22740 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI -
Affirmations
290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI -
Schiffer Park
W 9 Mile Rd & Planavon St, Ferndale, MI -
Zion Lutheran Church
143 Albany St, Ferndale, MI
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The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI -
Level One Bank
22635 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI -
Orchid
141 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
Green Gal
11:06 am on Friday, June 15, 2012
I heard a 1000 balloons will be released at the conclusion of the Rainbow Run. I am hoping this event will be re-evaluated, considering the impact to wildlife and the litter distributed from deflated balloons. In a community like Ferndale that is focusing on sustainability measures, perhaps we could find a more environmentally friendly way to celebrate.
Kerrie M
10:41 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012
I agree w Green Gal, I also would like it to be re evaluated and in the future to come up with a way to also honor the diversity of other wildlife that share this land and waters. We can come up with something even more wonderful. I was saddened to hear of the balloon choice. Beautiful but not good for the environment.
Green Gal
11:12 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012
Kerrie, thank you so much for commenting. People may feel falsely secure in the notion that the balloons are supposed to be "biodegradable." However, biodegradable balloons can still harm wildlife and will still become litter. Even IF the balloons could degrade in four years as projected, isn't that far too long to risk?
Please do what you can to get the word out and hopefully we can intercept the launch. Let us celebrate life but not at the expense of another's.
Suzanne Shields
2:13 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2012
my neighbor's daughter has these huge hoops for making bubbles -