Residents, organizations and community leaders of Ferndale have planned a series of events to both complement and supplement Motor City Pride's Hart Plaza festivities on Friday, June 3 and early Saturday, June 4.
Volunteers for Ferndale Pride have organized both a parade and march for June 3, while businesses, restaurants and pubs provide various themed parties throughout the downtown area. June 4, the Southeast Michigan Dyke March hosts its second annual Dyke March through Ferndale prior to Motor City Pride's entertainment lineup taking stage.
In an effort to permit Ferndale citizens to attend both Ferndale Pride and Motor City Pride, local Ferndale restaurant Rodsie O' Grady's will provide a shuttle service on June 4 to and from the two festivals.
Friday, June 3
"We are Family" Parade, 6 p.m. Withington Lot alley behind Affirmations, Ferndale.
GLBT & Allies Pep Rally, 7:30 p.m. In front of Ferndale City Hall, Ferndale.
"Illuminating Our Diversity", 9 p.m. Night March beginning in Withington Lot alley behind Affirmations, Ferndale.
Alley/Patio Parties, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Downtown pubs and restaurants including but not limited to Como's, Dino's Danny's with Metro Detroit Softball League, Rosie's, Soho/StoneWall, Loving Touch, and Sneaker's, Ferndale.
Saturday, June 4
2nd Annual Dyke March, 2 p.m. Beginning in Withington Lot alley, ending in a rally at Geary Park. After party at 9 p.m., Rosie O Grady's 279 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
