BP MARKOWITZ, BROOKLYN PRIDE, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY PRIDE CENTER TO MARK 15TH ANNUAL LGBT CELEBRATION
Week of events includes flag raising at Borough Hall, fundraising dance, multicultural festival and parade

Beginning on Monday, June 6, and continuing through Sunday, June 12, Brooklyn Pride and the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, in conjunction with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will celebrate the weeklong observance of LGBT pride in the borough, home to one of the city’s—and nation’s—largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations.

Visit www.brooklynpride.org and www.lgbtbrooklyn.org for updates.

Brooklyn Pride’s 15th Annual Pride Celebration: “The Many Faces of PRIDE” Schedule of events

MONDAY, JUNE 6
12:00pm Flag Raising Ceremony
Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street)
Bringing together Brooklyn LGBT organizations as we raise the flag on Pride Week. Special guests include Borough President Marty Markowitz and District Attorney Charles Hynes.
Entertainment TBA

7:00pm Interfaith Service
Union Temple of Brooklyn (17 Eastern Parkway)
A spiritual group comprised of many faiths comes together to a worship service of the LGBT community.
Speakers: Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman, Revs. Ann Kansfield & Jennifer Aull and Bishop Zachary Jones

THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street)
LGBT art exhibit, “Lights of Color,” in the Brooklyn Borough Hall Community Room
Hosted by the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office

FRIDAY, JUNE 10
PRIDE Fundraising Dance at Langston’s
$10. All door proceeds go to Brooklyn Pride
10:00pm–4:00am
1073 Atlantic Avenue (between Classon and Franklin Avenues).
Sponsored and hosted by Club Langston
Co-Hosted by: GMAD (Gay Men of African Descent), Brooklyn Men (K)onnect and Shades of Lavender

SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Pride Day 2011
Prospect Park at Bartel-Pritchard Square
15th Street and Prospect Park West
Pride 5K Fun Run (registration begins at 8:00am)
A fun event for the LGBT community and friends in a festive, healthy and inclusive environment. A portion of the proceeds go to a local LGBT organization.

Multicultural Festival (11:00am–6:00pm)
It’s more than your usual street fair! Featuring stage performances, family zone, shopping and great food. Most importantly, it provides opportunities for the community to learn about community organizations, issues and business.

Kids Space (12:00pm–4:00pm)
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!

Drag Rugby Game (5:00pm)
Old Stone House (JJ Byrne Park, between 3rd and 4th Streets and 4th and 5th Avenues)
Brooklyn Women’s Rugby and the Gotham Knight’s RFCs have teamed up with Brooklyn Pride to present a Drag Rugby Game at the Old Stone House. The game is free, but donations to Brooklyn Pride are always welcome. Come down for a fun time and a great sport.

5th Avenue Pride Happy Hour (5:00pm–7:00pm)
Brooklyn Pride and the Park Slope 5th Avenue BID are co-sponsoring the first ever 5th Avenue Pride Happy Hour. For two hours, participating bars and restaurants will offer food and drink discounts. Sit and grab a bite to eat while you wait for the parade festivities to start.

Night Pride Parade (7:30pm kickoff)
5th Avenue - from 14th Street to Sterling Place
Join the fun with the first “Night Time Parade in the Northeast,” a celebration of our pride and heritage
Grand Marshals: Revs. Ann Kansfield & Jennifer Aull – Greenpoint Reformed Church; Carl Siciliano, executive director, Ali Forney Center

The Brooklyn Community Pride Center will be sponsoring the following events:

Monday, June 6
8:00pm, Brooklyn Arts Exchange (421 Fifth Avenue)
Benefit reading of “Sorry…” a new play with music by Steve Fisher inspired by the life of Tyler Clementi, the gay 18-year-old freshman at Rutgers University who jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge after his roommate live-streamed him having an intimate encounter with another young man. Donation: $50, includes wine and cheese reception with the cast and creative team. Tickets: http://lgbtbrooklyn.givezooks.com/events/benefit-reading-of-sorry

7:00-11:00pm, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (53 Prospect Park West)
In partnership with and held at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, BCPC will host “Out in Brooklyn,” a teen dance with food, music and safe solidarity for queer and questioning youth. Free.

Saturday, June 11
Pride Day 2011 (Prospect Park at Bartel-Pritchard Square)

11:00am-6:00pm, Brooklyn Community Pride Center at the Festival. Representatives and volunteers from BCPC will be available to answer your questions about the Center and its programs.

1:00pm-4:00pm, Family Fun & Frolic in the Park. Join other LGBT families for an array of exciting activities.

7:30pm-9:00pm, Pride Parade. Join representatives from the Brooklyn Community Pride Center and partnering organizations as we march down 5th Avenue!

9:00pm-2:00am, Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4th Avenue between President and Union Streets)
Post Parade Pride Party. DJ, cash bar, prizes and a live performance by Brooklyn Indie band Tayisha Busay. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets: http://lgbtbrooklyn.givezooks.com/events/post-parade-pride-party

Sunday, June 12
11:00am, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (53 Prospect Park West)
“Nurturing Pride in Brooklyn.” Brooklyn Community Pride Center Executive Director Marianne Nicolosi will share the growing pains and pleasures of establishing the borough’s first LGBTQ Center.

Thursday, June 23
7:00am-9:00pm, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (53 Prospect Park West)