Events

Rockland LGBTQ Pride Sunday Celebrates 25 Years June 9th

Published

4 months ago

May 28, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

On Sunday, June 9 from 11am to 5pm, the Village of Nyack will host the 25^th Annual Rockland Pride Sunday, the oldest LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride celebration in the Hudson Valley.

This year’s event features a parade, which steps off at 11:30am, vendors, live performances, music, speeches, and activities for children, families, and teens.

Why is June Pride Month? Because it was in June of 1969 that New York City’s Stonewall Riots took place in New York City, giving birth to the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

As it does each year, Rockland County Pride Center will host a family-friendly street fair designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ history, elected officials to show their support for our community, and give parents of LGBTQ+ young people an opportunity to see happy, successful LGBTQ+ adults.

This year’s event is supported by grants from the Rockland County Department of Economic Development & Tourism and Arts Westchester. A full sponsor list will be available at the event.

WHAT: 25^TH Annual Rockland Pride Sunday

WHERE: Downtown Nyack, NY

WHEN: Sunday June 9, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parade step-off: 11:30 a.m., Memorial Park

Speaking Program: 12:00 noon, Hezekiah Easter Park Gazebo

Events

National Hispanic Heritage Month From September 15th to October 15th

Published

2 weeks ago

September 17, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

Events

13th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival Hosted by the Blauvelt Sons of Italy in Tappan

Published

3 weeks ago

September 6, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Thousands of residents will attend the festival over the next couple of days and celebrate Italian culture with live music, excellent food and desserts, carnival rides for kids, and it’s a night of fun for the whole family. The event is handicap accessible.

The Italian feast and carnival runs from September 5 – 8, so you still have a couple of days to attend.