Coming of Age in Cherry Grove: The Invasion

Cherry Grove (Fire Island, NY) is the first openly LGBTQ community in the United States. One of the most accepting resort communities in the world, it is a place where everyone can discover who they really and enjoy being a free spirt. Founded in 1869, Cherry Grove (Fire Island, NY) is considered by most to be the first openly LGBTQ community in the United States. It has become known as one of the most accepting resort communities - a place where you can not only discover who you are, but also freely experiment with who or what (gender) you may want to become. Cherry Grove is also known for the famous "INVASION" - an annual ritual that takes place every July 4th as a celebration of gender acceptance that culminates with a grand reception in the harbor of Fire Island Pines. This film tells the stories of a variety of long-term residents and what they find so wonderful about life in Cherry Grove. Is a profile of Cherry Grove, located on Fire Island in New York, it largely considered the first openly LGBTQ supportive community in the United States. It likes to describe itself not only as LGBTQ, but open to all in the ability for people to be themselves in whatever form that takes. The profile is largely from the perspective of prominent residents, who talk about what makes the community where they want to be, whether it be year round or on vacation. They also talk about key events which draw people there, including the title "invasion" on the Independence Day weekend. —Huggo