Lynn will show its pride with a series of community events

BY ALLYSHA DUNNIGAN| June 2, 2021

LYNN — The city is celebrating Pride Month with a series of events in June, beginning with a downtown ceremony, where the Commuter Rail bridge will be lit up in rainbow colors, a symbol that has become synonymous with LGBTQ+ pride.

Mayor Thomas M. McGee and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton will join Beyond Walls and several other community organizations Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. to listen to music and speeches before the lighting show at 8:15 p.m.

Guest performers include Boogie Bros, Cultura Latina Dance Academy and Jess Towers.

By Beyond Walls
June 2nd, 2021

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