North Sydney Council kicked off Pride Month with a colourful community picnic – with more free events to follow throughout June at Stanton Library.
Pride Picnic, celebrating this year’s theme of “Love, Respect, Empower”, featured live music, drag shows, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and a rainbow dog competition. As dusk fell, attendees enjoyed a moving tribute to North Sydney’s queer history with projections of stories from the Mapping Queer North Sydney project illuminated on Stanton Library’s walls.
The celebrations don’t stop there, with North Sydney Council hosting a calendar of events throughout June to honour Pride Month and promote inclusivity across the community.
Join the fun at these upcoming Pride Month events at Stanton Library:
Pride Storytime
A joyful Storytime for children aged 3 to 5 and their families – featuring songs, stories and crafts celebrating identity and rainbow families.
Poets @ Stanton for Pride Month
Enjoy a wonderful literary evening with acclaimed queer poets Anne-Marie Te Whiu and Hasib Hourani in conversation. Hear both poets share how they express identity, displacement, resilience and connection through their poetry.
Family Pride Party
An evening of sparkly stories, dancing and colourful dress-ups for families with children of all ages.
Throughout June, the Council Chambers and Stanton Library will shine in rainbow colours as a vibrant symbol of support and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community.
North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said:
“The Pride Picnic was a joyful start to a month of events that celebrate diversity, identity and community spirit. We invite everyone to join us throughout June as we continue to honour the stories and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ neighbours, family and friends.”
All events are free and open to everyone, but bookings are essential for some events. Please click through to each event page for details and to reserve your spot.