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The Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.

History happened on Tuesday in Rye. A crowd gathered on the village green in Rye to watch a Pride flag be raised above Rye City Hall for the first time. Remarks were made, and activities and mini Pride flags were provided to attendees.

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Rye Mayor Josh Cohn and city council members spoke at the Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.
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The Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.
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The Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.
The Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.
The Pride flag raising at Rye City Hall on June 1st, 2021. Credit: Pei Pei Martin.

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