Utica, N.Y. — Munson will host its popular pride-themed First Friday event from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Museum’s Sculpture Grove in Downtown Utica. Celebrate at Munson during this vibrant outdoor gathering for friends, families, and allies of all ages to come together and show their Pride through creativity, community, and fun. General admission tickets are $5 and available at munson.art/pride-first-friday.
Prepare for an evening of live music by Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes, art, face painting, snacks, a cash bar featuring Pride-themed drinks, and the perfect gifts to show your Pride in the Museum Shop pop-up!
“Pride First Friday is all about good music, creativity, and community,” said Bob Mortis, Munson director of Performing Arts. “Whether you’re here with friends, family, or flying solo, everyone’s welcome to join in, have fun, and celebrate what makes us all unique. We’re excited to share this joyful evening with all of our neighbors.”
The Oneida County Pride Alliance will be joining the celebration — come connect, create, and show your support!
Funding for First Fridays at Munson is provided by the MetLife Foundation.
For media inquiries or more information, please contact Katie Voce, communications manager, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2147 or via email at kvoce@munson.art.
Munson is at 310 Genesee St. in Utica. For more information, visit munson.art.
About Munson
Munson is an internationally recognized fine arts organization in Utica, serving diverse audiences through a renowned Museum of Art, live performances and events, community arts classes, and Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, the upstate extension campus of the prestigious Pratt Institute.