Ferndale Pride June 14-17: Schedule of Events

It's time for , 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.

after Motor City Pride, the state's largest gay pride festival, .

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
• Beyond the Bar 2012: Opening Reception, 7-10 p.m. at

Friday, June 15

• Light the Night Against Hate, 8:30 p.m., at West Nine Mile and Planavon.
• Motor City Bears Charity Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-8:30 p.m. at .

Saturday, June 16

• 3rd Annual Dyke March, 2 p.m., starts at
• Bears in Speedos Car Wash, noon-3 p.m. at

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 .

Need more information?

Visit www.ferndalepride.com or the event's Facebook page for more information.