Union County to Raise Pride Flag on June 1

In recognition of Pride Month this June, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will host their annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1 at 12:30pm on the steps outside the Union County Courthouse, located at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth.

"This flag raising is an opportunity to come together with pride and unity as we honor the many contributions of LGBTQ+ residents throughout our county," said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. "Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, individuality, and community, and we're proud to come together each year to raise the Pride flag."

Commissioner Bodek will be joined by Master of Ceremonies, Commissioner Vice-Chair Rebecca L. Williams, Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, and the Executive Director of Hudson Pride Center, Elizabeth Schedl, all of whom will offer remarks during the event. The National Anthem will be performed by the Choral Art Society of New Jersey.

In addition to the Pride Flag Raising, the Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to the third annual Union County LGBTQ+ Pride 5K and Color Run on Saturday, June 6th at Oak Ridge Park, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark. Registration will begin at 8:00am, and the 5K and Color Run kick off at 9:00am.

For more information about these events, and to stay updated on additional Pride Month events in Union County, please visit www.ucnj.org/lgbtq.