Brooklyn Pride 2011 kicked off this week, including a flag raising yesterday by Borough President Marty Markowitz (video above), and this Saturday features the biggest part of the festivities. Here's the schedule:
Saturday, June 11th
Pride Day 2011
Prospect Park at Bartel-Pritchard Circle
15th Street and Prospect Park West
Pride 5K Fun Run (Registration begins at 8:00 AM): A fun event for the LGBT community and friends in a festive, healthy and inclusive environment. Part of the proceeds go to a local LGBT organization.
Multicultural Festival (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM): It’s more than your usual street fair featuring stage performance, family zone, shopping and great food. Most importantly, it provides opportunities for the community to come through to learn about community organizations, issues and business.
Kids Space (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Kids come join the fun at Brooklyn Pride with your own Space! We will have sing a song, puppet making workshops, story time, bookmaking and much much more!
Pride Happy Hour (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Visit participating restaurants and bars on 5th Avenue and receive discounted prices.
Night Pride Parade (7:30 PM Kick Off): 5th Avenue – From 14th Street to Sterling Place. Come join the fun with the first “Night Time Parade” in the Northeast, a celebration of our Pride and Heritage.
Click here to see a full list of performers, and see last-minute updates at the Brooklyn Pride Facebook page.
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