This weekend, honor Pride Month with a joyful celebration, engage in a town hall about fentanyl misuse involving youth, and commemorate Juneteenth by exploring local Black history at a one-of-a-kind themed library.

Check out these events happening during the weekend of Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22 below.

Celebrate Pride Month at Thrasher Park  

Gwinnett County proudly celebrates Pride Month every June, affirming our steadfast support for the LGBTQ+ community. This year, the county is partnering with the Gwinnett Visibility Club to bring residents an inspiring Gwinnett Pride celebration. 

Join the vibrant outdoor event to connect with community members, learn more about local resources, and share in the spirit of unity and acceptance for Gwinnett Pride 2025 on Saturday, June 21 from noon to 6:00pm at Thrasher Park in Norcross. 

This year marks four years of the Gwinnett Visibility Club actively shaping a more inclusive county, fostering understanding, and building a stronger, more welcoming community for all. Gwinnett County is proud to collaborate with an organization that has done so much to enhance visibility and support for our LGBTQ+ residents. 

Learn more about this year’s celebration and register to attend here. 

Attend a youth town hall in District 3 on fentanyl misuse 

District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins III will host “District 3 Talks Fentanyl: A Youth Town Hall” on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center Auditorium. 

The event will include a screening of the Emmy Award-winning docuseries Upfront Gwinnett: Fighting Fentanyl, followed by a youth-led discussion with public health and safety experts. Watkins will moderate a panel featuring members of the GUIDE Youth Advisory Board, the Junior District Attorney and Investigator Mentorship Program, and GNR Health. 

Panelists include Amanda Aligwekwe, a GUIDE Youth Advisory Board member; Kylie Nguyen, a participant in the Junior District Attorney and Investigator Mentorship Program; Katherine Bazan Bahena, a GNR Health advocate; Patsy Austin-Gatson, Gwinnett County district attorney; Nick Boney, a narcotics lieutenant with the Gwinnett Police Department; and Desiree Mitchell, founder of Hope Dealer Outreach. 

Resource tables will be available on site. The event is free and open to the public. 

Explore the new Hooper-Renwick-themed library and museum 

The new Hooper-Renwick themed library is officially open. The project revives and expands the 11,475-square-foot Hooper-Renwick School, which once served as the only public high school for Black students in the Gwinnett County school system. 

The 27,327-square-foot library includes library amenities, community space and exhibits showcasing stories, accomplishments and memorabilia related to the school. Original elements featured in the design include exposed rafters above the library portion, the restored façade of the school building, and the original gym floor, repurposed as flooring in the upper-level exhibit space. 

Located at 56 Neal Boulevard in Lawrenceville, the library is the first themed library in the Southeast. Visit Friday or Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. or stop by Sunday afternoon from noon to 5:00pm. 

Visit our events calendar to check out more events happening throughout the week.