Ferndale Pride Shares Love and Activism
The event usually takes place in June, but this year was held in October due to the pandemic. Learn more about Ferndale Pride at www.FerndalePride.com.
The event usually takes place in June, but this year was held in October due to the pandemic. Learn more about Ferndale Pride at www.FerndalePride.com.
Dreaming of getting married at Ferndale PRIDE?
On April 10 teams competed to answer clues that led to places around town, including famous Ferndale landmarks like the hill at Martin Road Park, the skate park, the mural at Blumz by JRDesigns, and the dog park.
On Saturday April 10 at 2pm, get out and have some fun while giving back to Ferndale Pride.
Blumz by JRDesigns, The Candle Wick Shoppe, Elaine B. Jewelry and LIVFerndale have stepped up as the first group of small businesses to help raise funds for Ferndale Pride in 2021.
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride are distributing over $21,000 in grants to 11 community organizations as part of its annual distribution.
Each year Foundation grants funds to local non-profits. Over the last 9 years, Foundation has distributed more than $200,000 to area organizations.
Storm Does Not Stop the Sea of Rainbows of Ferndale Pride (Olivia Hughes, Crystal Proxmire, June 8, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s ninth annual Pride Festival was held June 1st, celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Ally community (LGBTQIA+). Rainbows were everywhere – from flags, to clothes, to hair. As the festival…
Mom Spreading Love Seeks Volunteers for Free Hug Booth at Ferndale Pride Festival (Lara Mossa, April 23, 2019) UPDATE: Volunteer hug positions filled up quickly after being announced, but there are many other volunteer opportunities available. More info is available at www.ferndalepride.com FERNDALE, MI – Not everyone feels accepted by friends and family when they…
Ferndale Pride Chalks Up Another Year of Love, Diversity and Activism (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI- As the nation continues to wrestle with acceptance in areas of race, gender, sexual orientation, politics and other areas of difference, there are communities making it clear that they are welcoming of all. Ferndale Pride is…
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers (Ferndale Pride, Feb. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Preparations are under way for Ferndale Pride, which takes place June 2, 2018 in Downtown Ferndale. In the meantime, here is information on volunteering and on fundraisers leading up to the event: Committee meetings with volunteers, location to be determined:…
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers (Ferndale Pride, Feb. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Preparations are under way for Ferndale Pride, which takes place June 2, 2018 in Downtown Ferndale. In the meantime, here is information on volunteering and on fundraisers leading up to the event: Committee meetings with volunteers, location to be determined:…
2017 Ferndale Pride Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The sunshine and the crowds came out Saturday for the annual Ferndale Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBTQAI community and diversity. The festival opened with youth releasing rainbow colored balloons in memory of Peter Cooper, a community activist who passed away in the…
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 1, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – Ferndale Pride – is not just an event that brings people together. It’s an event that raises money for local charities. And this year $11,000 was given…
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video) Ferndale, MI – With flags of many color combinations fluttering around downtown along with the traditional LGBTQ rainbow ones, Ferndale Pride set a conscious scene of inclusion for many groups at the diversity-themed festival June 4. “Today we gather to celebrate being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,…
Ferndale Pride Seeks Sponsors (Ferndale Pride Press Release, Jan. 28, 2016) Summer kicks off in Ferndale with its annual Ferndale Pride event. In its 6th year, Pride is a time for people who are in gender and sexuality minorities to celebrate life and love with their allies. Pride is a free event for all who…
2015 Ferndale Pride Pictures (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2015) In spite of some off and on rain, Ferndale Pride launched the community into festival season with a celebration of love, welcoming, diversity and equality. Volunteers and elected officials gathered for the opening ceremony, where special balloons made to quickly biodegrade were launched into the…
Ferndale Pride Gets Pontiac Love with Fundraisers at Arcade and Liberty Bar (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2015) As Ferndale Pride grows in regional significance, the number of fundraisers for the festival continue to blossom beyond the four square miles of the city limits. The love and support of the LGBT community spread all the…
Ferndale Pride’s Gay in May Kicks Off Festival Season (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1,2014) Ferndale Pride took place May 31, kicking off the summertime festival season with a “Gay in May” theme. The festival celebrates diversity and raises money for The Ferndale Community Foundation and Michigan AIDS Coalition. With booths for organizations and businesses, a…
Ferndale Pride Leadership Change (Crystal A. Proxmire, Between the Lines, Nov. 22, 2013) Ferndale Pride is now under new leadership. Craig Covey has stepped down as Director of the event, and Julia Music has taken over the role. Music is a 35 year-old community activist who helped create Ferndale Pride in 2011 after Motor City…