June 19 – also known as Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, or Freedom Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The third Saturday of June traditionally marks RI PrideFest, an important LGBTQIA+ celebration commemorating the Stonewall Inn uprising of 1969. “As we commemorate Juneteenth and Pride this weekend, we reflect in reverence upon those who paved the way, and those who continue to advocate for what is right and just.” “Earlier this month, I proclaimed June 2021 as Pride Month here in Providence because we celebrate the deeply rich and dynamic histories of our Black and LGBTQIA+ communities, all of whom contribute to our vibrancy,” said Mayor Jorge O. PVD United is a collection of events in Providence this June offering residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate equality, pride, and freedom! The heart of PVD United is the festivities taking place downtown and around the city on the weekend of June 18-20, as we gather together in the spirit of two historic community celebrations.
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