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June is National LGBT Pride Month

Posted at 8:35 AM, Jun 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-25 13:09:35-04

June 1 kicks off LGBT Pride Month across the nation. Millions in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, along with their allies, will celebrate events throughout the month.

In our community, people celebrated at the annual Hampton Roads PrideFest 2017 on Saturday, June 17. The day-long event was the culmination of several days of celebration and remembrance in the area LGBT community.

Michael Berlucchi, President of Hampton Roads Pride, visited News 3 This Morning to detail the big events.

The concert at Town Point Park in Norfolk featured co-headliners Martha Wash and The Village People. The event was hosted by News 3 morning anchor Blaine Stewart.