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Cary Celebrates Pride Month 2024
Pride Month commemorates the events of June 1969 in New York, known as the Stonewall Uprising, that sparked a liberation movement in the United States. The purpose of this month is to recognize the impact that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Town of Cary remains committed to treating all people with respect and celebrating diversity in our community. Pride Day is widely recognized on June 28, the anniversary of the Uprising.
The History of PFLAG in Cary - The Sally Zumbach Story
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
June 18, 7 p.m. Free
Inspired by family experiences, Cary resident, Sally Zumbach, became an activist for the rights of the queer community when the topic for many was taboo. She served as the president of the Triangle chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in the 1980s and 1990s and brought the subject out of the shadows. Learn more about her life and impact from her son and daughter, Mark Zumbach and Debra Zumbach Grannan, as part of PRIDE month in Cary. Learn more about Sally Zumbach.
Pride Cary Night Market
Downtown Cary Park
June 22, 5 to 10 p.m.
Discover a vibrant showcase of locally-crafted treasures while immersing yourself in an evening of music and entertainment at the Cary Night Market, organized by The Night Market Co. Join Triangle area LGBTQ+ artisans and allies for a gathering where an eclectic array of goods meets delectable food and drinks!
Pride in the Park
Downtown Cary Park
June 30, noon to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Pride in the Park with an inclusive picnic for all families! Join us for a day filled with colorful family-friendly activities such lawn games, arts and crafts, and more. Bring your own food to enjoy a cozy picnic, or savor delicious options from our Market 317 or any of Cary’s great downtown dining options. It's the perfect way to spend a joyful day outdoors, embracing love and diversity in Downtown Cary Park.
Allies and Icons Pride Film Festival
The Cary Theater
The Cary features films that highlight the importance of allies and icons and the transformative power of acceptance, connection, and love.
Art Exhibition: Pride Through the Decades
Cary Arts Center, June 4 - July 7
Medium: Photo Documentary
PRIDE Through the Decades is photographic journey of the LGBTQ+ Right Movement, based on the book by Christopher Measom. Photographs, film and writings from the New York Public Library and The Library of Congress National Archives Photography Collection provides a glimpse of the Stonewall demonstration from New York City in 1969 and subsequent years peaceful marches to commemorate LBGTQ + people that moved a nation to be more tolerant, understanding and accepting of our differences. To learn more about Stonewall Uprising history, visit Library of Congress.
Downtown Pride Light Show
June 1 - 15
June 20 - 30
Family Pride Ride
Trek Bicycle of Cary, 1377 NW Maynard Road, Cary
June 30, 10 a.m.
Join us for a Family Pride Ride hosted by Trek Bicycle of Cary! Come early to adorn yourself and your bike with the colors of Pride at our Bike Decorating station. This event is open to all. There will be different bike routes geared toward ability levels and age.
Register for the ride here.
#ForTheLove Pride Celebration with the North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
June 23, 6 p.m.
The North Carolina Courage welcomes YOU to sport your best rainbow outfits, celebrate inclusivity, and support the North Carolina Courage at their Pride match on June 23 against the Chicago Red Stars.
Giveaway: Bucket hat
Resources
Cary Fire Stations: National Safe Place
For teens and youths finding themselves in crisis or needing a place to stay, all fire stations in Cary are designated as National Safe Places, serving as spaces for immediate help and resources for youth in need in any crisis. These locations serve to supplement local youth services agencies and shelters and can serve as a starting point for those needing help; just look for the black and yellow "Safe Place" sign at any of Cary's fire stations.
Human Relations, Inclusion, and Diversity Task Force
Cary's Human Relations, Inclusion, and Diversity Task Force focuses on improving the quality of life in our community through the encouragement of mutual understanding and respect amongst all people in Cary - whether living, working, or visiting our town. Learn more about the task force, its mission, and agendas.