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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to celebrate Pride Month in western Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – June is around the corner, which means that it is almost the beginning of Pride Month, a time for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to celebrate. Hampshire Pride Parade and Festival held in Northampton While Hampshire Pride in Northampton took place at the beginning of May, the majority of Pride celebrations typically take place throughout the month of June. From parades to flag-raising ceremonies, there are a variety of events for western Mass. residents to attend all month long. June 2 – Amherst Pride Flag Raising and Proclamation: Town Hall, 5:30 p.m. June 22 – Amherst Pride Parade and Celebration: Amherst Town Common, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parade begins at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. June 1 – 4th Annual Belchertown Pride: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pride flag raising at Town Hall, followed by march to Town Common. Vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment will be provided throughout the event. June 12 – Chicopee Pride: Szot Park, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment. June 7 – Franklin/Greenfield Pride: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parade begins on Federal Street and marches to Energy Park. The festival will host musical acts, circus performers, and food trucks. June 2 – Pride Flag Raising: City Hall, 5:00 p.m. June 14 – Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run: Ashley Reservoir, 10:00 a.m. June 21 – Holyoke Pridefest: Veterans Park, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event will host food and art vendors, as well as performers. June 14: Lee Pride Festival: The Pride Market will be open on Park Place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., a Family Friendly Drag Show and Dance Party will take place at the Starving Artist Cafe. The cafe will host an adults-only (18+) Drag Show and Dance Party at 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. June 20 – North Adams Pride Night: Main Street, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Features a variety of local entertainers for an unforgettable night in the Berkshires. June 1 – Rainbow Run 5k: Ashuwillcook Rail Trail, 9:00 a.m. June 7 – Berkshire Pride: Pittsfield Common, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The parade is marching on North Street for the first time this year. Those in attendance can enjoy food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment. June 5 – The YOU Ball Fundraising Gala: MGM Springfield ARIA Ballroom, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This annual event supports the work of the Springfield Pride Parade Organization, especially the Safe Space After School Program. June 7 – Springfield Pride Parade and Block Party: Stearns Square, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brand new murals bring color and healing to Amherst-Pelham and Summit Academy
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – A pair of vibrant new murals now adorn the walls of Amherst-Pelham Regional High School and Summit Academy. 'Witch Panic!' exhibit coming to Springfield Museums, exploring the city's forgotten witch trials The murals are part of the 'Imagined Worlds' project, which invites students to answer a simple but profound question: What would a world look like where you feel happy and safe? Through a collaborative, art therapy-informed process, students work together to design and paint murals that reflect their hopes, dreams, and visions of belonging. Courtesy of Ray Brod Photography 'Imagined Worlds is not just about painting murals—it's about making space for young people to be seen, heard, and to imagine better futures for themselves and their communities,' said Sharon Leshner, mural designer and Artistic Director at The Color Collaborative. 'The art and the mental health work go hand in hand. The mural uplifts the mood and spirit of everyone who passes through.' The completed murals at the two schools mark a key milestone in The Color Collaborative's newly launched '10×2030' campaign, an effort to bring the 'Imagined Worlds' initiative to 10 schools by the end of the decade. With three school projects now finished, the nonprofit is actively seeking additional school and funding partners to continue expanding the project regionally and beyond. Courtesy of The Color Collaborative Founded as a nonprofit public art organization, The Color Collaborative specializes in community-engaged murals that serve both aesthetic and emotional purposes. The organization partners with schools, municipalities, and nonprofits to use art as a means of transforming shared spaces and promoting wellness. 'I feel like it makes the school more welcoming—this is the pop of color that we needed. It shows that this is a place that supports creativity,' said student Emmett. Another student, Elijah, added, 'It makes me smile!' The Amherst-Pelham and Summit murals were co-designed and painted by Leshner—also known by her artist moniker Sharona Color—and fellow artist Nellie Marshall-Torres, with the help of many students and community volunteers. Local News Headlines WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
