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Winchester will hold its fourth annual PRIDEfest celebration June 4, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. FILE PHOTO

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The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice:

On Tuesday, June 4, the Network for Social Justice will hold its fourth annual student-organized celebratory and educational PRIDEfest celebration on the Town Common, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

There will be entertainment, arts and crafts, speakers, education, advocacy, vendors and more.

The event is free for families and children of all ages.

Sponsors of the event are Winchester Community Music School, Winchester Saving Bank, Winchester Unitarian Society and Modern Legacy Law Group.

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