Then, on June 19th at 11 a.m., catch them at Xfinity Live. Queer Life 2022 2021. Lady Gaga Drag Brunch at Evil GeniusPut your paws up, cause you were born this way, baby. June 8th, 5-7 p.m., Bok Bar, 800 Mifflin Street. 9) Philly Gay Pride Flag Exhibit Opening and Dedication Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:45pm Check-in 2:00pm Ceremony and Drag Mixing/Mingling Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square 120 S. 17th S., Philadelphia, PA 215-569-8300 https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com Oaks, Pennsylvania. Ep. Tournament Pass - $35. A local group of volunteers reimagining pride, PHL Pride Collective, has announced Philly Pride. In a historic collaboration, Philly Dyke March and PHL Pride Collective are producing and co-hosting this event. Whether youre obsessed with watching Philly comedy sets or youre a total newbie, this showcase has plenty of fresh material to offer. Affirming the power of LGBTQ+ community organizing centered on Queer, Trans, Black & Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color leadership, PHL Pride Collective aims to serve as a more open, accessible, and equitable planner of Pride events for all of Philadelphia. Thanks to expansive city-mandated protections for its LGBTQ+ citizens, Philadelphia has positioned itself as one of the rainbow-friendliest cities on the planet. Pride Run After-Party at Live! Drag Queen Story TimeIf you want to take your kid to any Philly Pride events, Drag Queen Story Time should be first on your list. learn more. From parades to bar crawls to discussions, there are many ways to celebrate Pride in the Philadelphia region. by David Gambacorta Published Jun 5, 2022 On a cool, overcast Sunday in June 1972, a crowd of 2,500 or so people met at Rittenhouse Square, and trudged across Chestnut Street toward Independence Hall the tentative first steps of the city's first gay pride parade. Sat, Mar 11, 8:00 PM + 45 more events. Announcements of featured performances, speakers, and vendors reflecting the demographics of Philadelphia and the long history of LGBTQ+ Pride movements will follow. Tickets available online. Local bars and restaurants are debuting food and drink specials during Pride month that benefit local and national LGBTQ organizations. The show includes a range of LGBTQ comics, some familiar to the local scene and some new faces. June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, Trunc, 929 North 2nd Street. PhillyGayCalendar.com YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR FREE ARTICLE LIMIT. Tickets available online. PHL Pride Colective has announced the events for Pride 2022 - read more, https://www.gofundme.com/f/reimagine-philly-pride. (Its billed as an outdoor LGBTQIA+ adventure, so really how could you go wrong?) Pennsylvania Big Shots Philly Pride Schedule. The two-hour class includes lessons in making your own hand-printed wearable work of art and a rainbow collage. May 6-8, 2022. Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. What it means. This year marks the first celebratory LGBTQ Pride at the Park event for Narberth and Lower Merion. The Pride Month Flight at the vibrant Jet Wine Garden comprises six colorful wines inspired by the rainbow flag. Plus, Balena Canto hosts the Kids Corner at 12:30 p.m. June 11th, noon-4 p.m., Narberth Park, Narberth. A dedicated Sober Space and dry bar for adults includes a stage for DJs and performances. Sessions include all figure drawing materials (charcoal, pencil, paper and eraser), plus a portion of the ticket sales go to the Mazzoni Center. Tickets available online. It's been a while since we've heard from PHL Pride Collective about what's going to happen at Philadelphia Pride on June 3 to 5. June 5th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Copyright 2023 The Philadelphia Citizen. The City of Philadelphia will once again recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as a holiday. Please try again later. While floats and vehicles will not be permitted, everyone is welcome to join prior to the march start time for speeches, music, and joy. Dance the night away on three decks with DJ Shane Marcus headlining. And young people still face the risk of being kicked out of their homes because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition to the massive rainbow flag welcoming guests outside the hotel you truly cant miss it! By signing up for a basic membership, we agree to never give or sell your information to any third party. Doylestowns third annual Pride Festival is a week of events designed to support and celebrate people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If Philly is anything, its proud. Follow Brittany Lynn on Facebook to find out when her next Drag Queen Story Time is happening. Explore all the happening events in Philadelphia in 2023 with us that best suit your interest. Beyond the Bell, a local tour outfit focusing on the history of underrepresented groups in Philly, is embarking on a sober version of its two-hour City of Pride Trolley Tours, which cart guests beyond the Gayborhood to show how queer history has shaped this city from way back. Pride Month Makers Market at Hyatt CentricThe Hyatt Centric is showcasing queer-owned and operated small businesses and artists. Grab your handkerchief and check out a sampling of this months drag brunches: The Fainting Goat Bar and Restaurant, 105 S. Macdade Boulevard, Glenolden, XFINITY Live! Join us! TheVisit Philly Overnight Package booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks. Drag Tea at Assembly RooftopEnjoy bottomless assorted teas, classic miniature sandwiches and desserts while drag queens strut their stuff on Assembly Rooftops ninth-floor terrace overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 1315 Spruce Street, free. Peaches, June 2, 8 p.m.: The Little Mermaid with Luna Thee Jawnette & Queen of Hearts, June 3, 8 p.m.: Cabaret Sauvignon with Lili St. Queer. Read more MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer. If you're a scraper, please click the link below :-) After all, theres a lot to celebrate in Philly: The citys dynamic neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants and top historic attractions are all buoyed by LGBTQ communities who played a huge role in shaping our city from the very beginning. Pride SkateThe roller-rink at Dilworth is already decorated in rainbow for the season, so you just need to dress up to match. Celebrate Mother Monster with drag queens, brunch and, of course, beer. learn more. Come Alive 215 PrideNot only do you get a 45-minute workout, but also a drag show, games, food trucks, and more! Philly's Pride March returns this week with new organizers and focus. 9:00 pm. Drag Tea at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. 5: Pride 365 Air Date: June 23, 2022 Listen 26:22 Ep. Here are some things to add to your must-try list this month. Where: Punch Line Philly, 33 W. Laurel Street. Pride Month SAGA Club Party for TeensThe Free Librarys Field Teen Center hosts a SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance) Club party for LGBTQ youth and their allies meet, socialize and discuss issues affecting the queer community. . PHL Pride Collective affirms the necessity of sustained Queer, Trans, Black & Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color leadership. 20+ Ways to Celebrate Pride Month 2022 in Philadelphia Visit Philadelphia Uwishunu Article published on June 1, 2022 20+ Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Greater Philadelphia for 2022 Events, performances and festivals showcasing the region's pride. June 25th, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 West Girard Avenue. Tickets available online. Finally, from noon to 7 p.m., BOS Philly and SWAY Philly will host the largest outdoor dance party ever at the corner of 13th and Locust all day.June 5th, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Old City and Midtown Village. Each $10 ticket (available online) includes admission, a donation to True Colors, a draft beer, and entry to a gift basket raffle. The PHL Pride March and the PHL Pride Festival are completely coordinated by volunteer efforts. It would be a hassle to haul a toddler downtown from her home in West Chester. The Mattachine 76 cocktail a purple-hued riff on the French 76 at Charlie was a sinner. The PHL Pride Festival also includes tabling opportunities for small businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, colleges, trade schools, and universities. ), Where: Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street. The newly developed PHL Pride Collective is coming together with the Philly Dyke March to bring back the Philly Pride March after last years event was canceled due to the former organizers disbanding. The exhibit itself takes on the image of a funeral for those who never got a proper send off, with elegies, shrouds, music, costumes and urns reminiscent of the funereal process. This isnt like "RuPaul's Drag Race" its an actual race. EMBED <> More Videos This months theme: 1996. The PHL Pride Festival will kick off at 12:00 Noon in the Gayborhood at the conclusion of the PHL Pride March. The region will celebrate June as Philly Gay Pride Month with 30 days and 100s of ways to be out, proud and gay in the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection. 4: Our streets Air Date: June 16, 2022 Listen 30:29 Ep. June 25, 2 to 4pm. The festivities kick off on Friday with the parade on Haddon Avenue and after-party at Haddon Square. We'll also let you know which prides are cancelled because of coronavirus. Your ticket includes access to core exhibits and galleries, a cash bar with food and drink, access to the roof deck and a special lapel pin. (Pride Month / community) The city kicks off Pride Month every year by raising the More Color, More Pride flag at City Hall. A Guide to Philadelphia Black Pride Visit Philadelphia Event published on April 14, 2022 Philly Black Pride Returns For Its 23rd Year This April April 28 - May 1, 2022 An annual Pride celebration for LGBTQ people of color. I consent to receive email communications from visitphilly.com and agree to Visit Philadelphias, Photo courtesy Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia. CyberPunk 2069A futuristic rave at Concourse Dance Bar (including the ball pit!) Food Truck Way features diverse meal possibilities, with accessibly priced food options for all to enjoy. "The first Pride event organized in Philadelphia in 1972 was a march. From the Pride March to Drag Queen Story Time, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride in Philly / Photograph by Laura Swartz. The march will end where the Philly Pride Festival begins. PHL Pride Collective will be utilizing a community safety model that includes mental wellness services, social workers, trained private security, and de-escalation specialists. If youre artistically minded, the weekly Queer Drawing Nights at Cherry Street Pier are a steal at just $15 a pop. Email us. Speakers at the event will include members from across the LGBTQ+ community who will share how they celebrate pride. PHL Pride Collective, a community program of galaei, is a Queer and Trans, Black and Brown led grassroots initiative that serves as an open, accessible, and equitable planner of Pride events for all of Philadelphia, especially those who have been most marginalized. The short answer is yes. The 5K race will be a chip timed event with prizes for the top 3 Female, Non-Binary and Male divisions. Jay La Tay hosts the festivities, and DJs include DJ Queen of Spades and Deluxx the OG. Where: Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth. Spend the night dancing to music by DJ Honey in the planetarium, catch drag performances, lessons on ballroom culture, and more. 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