'Ridgefield Pride In The Park' And More Events On Tap For June

Ridgefield CT

11 May, 2022

11:51 AM

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RIDGEFIELD, CT — The town's third annual "Ridgefield Pride in the Park" celebration will take place on June 4 from noon until 3 p.m. in Ballard Park (rain or shine) with a parade around the park starting at 1 p.m. The celebration is free, open to the public and catering to families, with a variety of activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables geared towards all ages, according to a news release from event organizers RidgefieldCT Pride, Ridgefield Parks & Recreation and the Ridgefield Schools Combined GSA. Activities will include: DJBandsBring your own picnicRafflePhoto stationLawn gamesCraftsKid-friendly activities (ie: Simon Says, coloring, beading…) Informational tables staffed by: Calderone Financial ServicesMosquito Joe of Northern Fairfield CountyPFLAG WaterburyRidgefield AlliesRidgefield DemocratsRidgefield Pediatric AssociatesRidgefield PlayhouseStonewall SpeakersSt. Stephen's ChurchTriangle Community Center Activity tables: Adam Broderick Salon & Spa - Hair flair stationCongregation Shir Shalom - craftDatto - press on tattoosRidgefield Conservatory of Dance - balloon animalsRidgefield Poet Laureate - poetry tableRidgefield Public Library - Rainbow Family Storytime & button makingSDSS Martial Arts - obstacle course, board breaking and crafts Other June Pride events in Ridgefield include: June 1-30 - Ridgefield Library Displays around the Library of resources and books for all ages throughout the month June 4 - Rainbow Family Storytime (at Pride in the Park) 1:30 pm. June 9, 16 & 23 – Rainbow Family Storytime continues at the Library from 10:30-11:15am June 16 – Trans Awareness program for adults with Jillian Celentano at 6:30pm in the Library's Main Program Room June 3 - Pride Shabbat at Congregation Shir Shalom, 6-7:30pm For information email [email protected] 4 - Ridgefield Pride in the Parks 12-3, march around the park at 1pm Schedule of Events for Pride in the Park on June 4thJune 6 - Ridgefield CT Pride Youth Support Group - 7-8:30pmJune 9 - Ridgefield Library - Rainbow Family Storytime - 10:30-11:15amJune 10 -Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum - 5pm Teen Art-Making Workshop: Trans Power and The Artist's VoiceJune 16 -Ridgefield Library - Rainbow Family Storytime - 10:30-11:15amRidgefield Library - Trans Awareness program for adults with Jillian Celentano at 6:30pm in the Library's Main Program RoomJune 18 - Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: Free family-friendly tour 1-2pm Family Tour of 52 Artists: Confronting Gender StereotypeJune 18 - Ridgefield Playhouse: Isaac Mizrahi - 8pmJune 20 - Ridgefield Playhouse: Cured - FREE Diversity Film Screening Cured: The doctors called them sick. The remedy was rebellion in the fight for LGBTQ rights. 7:30pm.June 23 - Ridgefield Library - Rainbow Family Storytime - 10:30-11:15amJune 28 - Ridgefield CT Pride Parent Support Group - 7-8:30pm June Pride Promotions:June 1-30 Deborah Ann's - Pride ice cream (a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ridgefield CT Pride)Stacy's Totally Baked - Pride cupcakes ($5 from every dozen sold will be donated to Ridgefield CT Pride)Ross Bread - Pride MacaronsCake Box - Pride Cupcakes June 3-5 Southwest Cafe - Pride Margaritas RidgefieldCTPride's website has more details on events and participating shops, organizations, restaurants and businesses.