It's Pride Month in the Berkshires, and Berkshire Pride is marking its 10th season of celebrations with events across the county throughout June and into July.

This year marks Berkshire Pride's 10th season of celebration. The organization will host events throughout the Berkshires as part of its signature Pride Festival. Those events seek to "foster connection, visibility, and joy, reinforcing the region’s commitment to an inclusive future," according to a news release, which also affirmed that "every day is pride."

“Celebrating 10 Seasons of Pride in the Berkshires, while continuing to expand celebrations across the county, is a powerful reflection of our community’s strength, visibility, and unity,” said Berkshire Pride Executive Director Cass Santos-China in a statement. “We are honored to share this milestone with our neighbors from Lee to Lenox, and from Pittsfield to North Adams."

A crowd gathered for the raising of the LGBTQIA+ flag outside Pittsfield City Hall on Saturday, celebrating the start of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the city.

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Festivities officially kicked off Saturday with a flag raising at Pittsfield City Hall and continue through July 12, ending with a Youth Pride event at Burbank Park in Pittsfield.

After the flag raising kick-off event, Berkshire Pride recognized the Elizabeth Freeman Center as its community partner of the year for its lasting impact on the Pride community, crediting it for its work with Berkshire Pride's Educating Equity Program, the GSA Unification Project and Berkshire Pride’s After-School Program for LGBTQ+ youth, as well as for its consistent financial support.

"What makes the Elizabeth Freeman Center such an extraordinary partner is not only the resources they provide, but the way they consistently show up for our community with compassion and humanity,” said Berkshire Pride President Michael Taylor in a statement.

Berkshire Pride launched in 2016 as a "shoestring affair" organized by a small group of volunteers that attracted about 500 attendees at its first event, according to WAMC. It has since grown to a monthlong festival that spans parades, youth programming and wellness events that attracts thousands.

"This 10th Annual Season is not simply a moment of reflection, but a declaration that Pride in the Berkshires is a permanent and growing part of our region’s cultural and civic life," Santos-China said. "We move forward together, building on the past decade as a foundation for the future.”

Here's a list of upcoming Pride events:

Friday: Sing Out Loud Karaoke Fundraiser at Hot Plate Brewing Co., 1 School St., Pittsfield, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday: Lenox Pride. A family-friendly celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lilac Park filled with music and activities including kids' corners and live music.

June 11: Dine to Donate at Patrick's Pub (26 Bank Row in Pittsfield) from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

June 12: North Adams Pride night featuring family-friendly activities, local and regional performers, Drag Story Hours, a dance party, vendors and more along Main Street from 5 to 9 p.m.

June 13: Lee Pride will feature an interfaith prayer breakfast, Drag Story Hours, live music, a drag show and dance party and more. Festivities take place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., with morning activities taking place at Park Place and afternoon and evening activities set for the Devonfield Inn and Starving Artist Cafe.

June 20: The 10th annual Pride Parade in Pittsfield's Common, starting at 11 a.m. The parade will take place rain or shine.

June 21: Tea dance at Naumkeag from 3 to 7:30 p.m. An evening of music and dance led by D'Jay Tilda and DJ RuBot. On-site parking is limited and requires a $5 parking pass per vehicle. This is an 18+ event and IDs will be checked at the door.

June 24: Family movie night at the Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield at 57 North St., screening "Toy Story 5."

June 26: Dance party at the Stationery Factory in Dalton at 63 Flansburg Ave. from 7 to 11 p.m.

July 12: Next Gen. Youth Pride at Burbank Park in Pittsfield from 12 to 4 p.m. Games, prizes, food, performances and more.