Rhode Island to officially celebrate the beginning of Pride Month

This is a file photo of the Rhode Island State House lit with Pride colors. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)– Political leaders in Rhode Island are marking the start of Pride Month with a ceremony on Tuesday morning.

Governor Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, along with community members and other elected officials, will gather at the State House at 11:30 to celebrate.

There, the governor will sign a proclamation officially recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island.

 

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