STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the first time in the history of Atlantic City, a casino will host a formal flag-raising ceremony in honor of Pride Month — a celebration of diverse identity, equity and inclusion, camaraderie and community spirit.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will host the first-of-its-kind event and raise the pride flag on Saturday, June 8 at 11:45 a.m. following the AC Pride’s Third Annual Rainbow Ride & March at 10 a.
m., which the casino also sponsors. The historic commemorative will feature a special guest hailing from Staten Island: three-time Daytime Emmy winner and writer Anthony Wilkinson.
The Third Annual Rainow Ride & Mark for Equality and Flag Raising Ceremony is Saturday in Atlantic City. (Courtesy/Anthony Wilkinson) Staten Island Advance In addition, the resort will host an after party at their new rooftop restaurant called The Terrace, from noon until 2 p.m.
“Through our partnership with AC Pride we are supporting the third annual Rainbow Ride and March at 10 a.m. on Saturday and then the flag raising ceremony--our launch to Pride Month here in Atlantic City,” said Mike Sampson, general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
“We are very happy to take part in these festivities.” Sampson explained the Rainbow Ride and March will terminate at the Hard Rock followed by the flag-raising event featuring remarks from Wilkinson, Hard Rock leadership and the organization Garden State Equality — another one of Hard Rock’s partn.
