June is Pride Month, and many local cities will be ready to wave the rainbow colors even before the festivities begin. Various ceremonies and flag-raising events are set to take place throughout Monterey County in the coming days. 

The County of Monterey’s plans include a resolution to be adopted by the Board of Supervisors that “reflects the County of Monterey’s ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace and community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and fairness,” according to a statement. “The County recognizes the contributions, resilience, and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other LGBTQ+ individuals.”

The events below include ceremonies and remarks by elected and community leaders. All are welcome to attend these free public events. 

The only cities in the county that do not have the Pride flag scheduled to go up this June are Gonzales, King City and Sand City. 

Friday, May 29

• The City of Monterey raises the flag at 4pm outside the city manager’s office at Colton Hall (580 Pacific St.) 

Sunday, May 31

• At noon, Marina officials raise the flag on the flagpole at Reservation Road and Del Monte Boulevard
• Del Rey Oaks officials gather around the theme “Love Lives Here” for a flag-raising celebration at 3pm at City Hall (650 Canyon Del Rey Blvd.) 

Monday, June 1 

• In Carmel, officials raise the flag at 9am at City Hall on Monte Verde Street
• The flag goes up outside Salinas City Hall (200 Lincoln Ave.) at 9:30am
• Seaside officials raise the flag at 4pm outside City Hall (440 Harcourt Ave.) 

Tuesday, June 2

• The County of Monterey raises the flag outside the county building at 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas at 12:30pm 

Wednesday, June 3

• Pacific Grove raises the flag at 5pm (at City Hall, 300 Forest Ave.) 
• Festivities begin in Soledad at 5:30pm outside of City Hall (248 Main St.)

Monday, June 8

• The flag goes up outside of Greenfield City Hall (599 El Camino Real) at 5:30pm