With International Pride Month in June, LGBT History Month in October, and fun events throughout the year, Pennsylvania and its vibrant LGBTQ+ communities invite you to share your pride all year long at these pride events in Pennsylvania. From fun-filled parades and festivals to LGBTQ+ community groups and events, Pennsylvania is always proud to celebrate Pride!
1. DELAWARE COUNTY PRIDE
Delaware County Pride kicks off Pride Month with the area’s first parade of the summer in Media showcasing a wide variety of creative expressions from across the entire LGBTQIA+ community. The fun continues in Media with Pride on State, showcasing a variety of LGBTQ+ events and activities hosted by local businesses and organizations. Stay for more fun on Saturday, June 8 when the festivities continue in Upper Darby at Delaware County’s annual Pride Festival. Celebrate Pride in Pennsylvania with live entertainment, music, performances, food, face painting, and other children’s activities.
Where: Media and Upper Darby
When: June 8
Cost: Free
2. STATE COLLEGE PRIDE FUN FAIR AND PARADE & FESTIVAL
State College kicks off Pride Month on June 1 with a fun-filled afternoon at the Pride Fun Fair. There will be carnival games, food, music, face painting, balloon artists, Drag Queen Story Time, a caricature artist, and other fun stations. Then on June 8, the Pride Parade and Festival gets the celebration into full swing with marchers, floats, and Grand Marshal Marinette Pichon. The festival will be emceed by Alonya, Miss Gay Pittsburgh, with drag performances, a variety of entertainment including a DJ and clown, the Purple Runway where attendees can walk the runway in their best Pride gear, and Pride merch, food, and other vendors.
Where: State College
When: June 8
Cost: Free (small charge for carnival games)
3. Chester county pridefest
Enjoy a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and community along Phoenixville’s Bridge Street during Chester County’s PrideFest. The fun-filled day includes music, art, entertainment, and a variety of games and activities, with food and merch available from several vendors.
When: June 8
Where: Phoenixville
Cost: Free
4. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY PRIDEFEST
Connect with friends and family to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community at Schuylkill County PrideFest 2024. Taking place at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, the day features drag shows, live and DJ music, and food and art vendors, as well as tables with health and human resource services.
When: June 8
Where: Schuylkill Haven
Cost: Free
5. PRIDE IN THE PARK
Yough Park is the site for the Connellsville Diversity & Inclusion Board’s third annual Connellsville Pride in the Park. There will be entertainment, a variety of vendors, and a fun raffle. This is a pride event in PA you won’t want to miss!
When: June 8
Where: Connellsville
Cost: Free
6. LANCASTER PRIDE
With the theme “Our Streets Are Open to All,” Lancaster County’s 16th annual LancPride Festival is taking this year’s slogan literally, expanding the festival from the confines of the Lancaster County Convention Center to the streets outside. Headlining this year’s festival is the dynamic and fiercely dedicated LGBTQ+ activist, Aquaria, winner of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” Season 10. The festival features extraordinary live performers, interactive workshops, and a variety of vendors. Continue the celebration into the night with the 18+only, All Is Love: Pride/High Fever After Party for more after-festival fun.
When: June 15
Where: Lancaster
Cost: Price varies
7. YORK COUNTY PRIDE FESTIVAL
Wave your rainbow flags this June as the Rainbow Rose Center hosts its annual, family-friendly York County Pride Festival. Supporting the local LGBTQIA+ community, this exciting festival features live performances, interactive children’s activities, retail vendors, informational displays, and a variety of food options. The fun continues at an adults-only, festival After Party. Check their events calendar for fun and informative Pride events happening all year long.
When: June 22
Where: York
Cost: Free
8. NEPA PRIDEFEST ROYALE PAGEANT AND PRIDEFEST PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Join NEPA’s Rainbow Alliance at this year’s annual pride events. Get a front row seat to the NEPA PrideFest Royale where the area’s local drag superstars compete for the crown of NEPA Pridefest Royale at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The event features a 50/50 and raffle baskets, a cash bar, and includes a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres. Following the night’s activities, visit nearby Wilkes-Barre for Sunday’s PrideFest Parade and Celebration.
When: June 22-23
Where: Scranton, Wilkes-Barre
Cost: $15 for Royale Pageant; Free for PrideFest Parade and Celebration
9. LITITZ PRIDE FESTIVAL
The “Lititz Chooses Love” Pride Festival returns for another year of festivities to commemorate Pride Month at Lititz Springs Park. The family-friendly event will have food, entertainment, speakers, local vendors, and even rubber duck races for festivalgoers to enjoy while celebrating the beautiful diversity of the local community.
When: June 29
Where: Lititz
Cost: Free
10. ERIE PRIDE ON THE BAY
Celebrate Pride in northwestern Pennsylvania as the NWPA Pride Alliance hosts Pride on the Bay (formerly Erie Pridefest). Along with the festival’s new name, it also has a new location—Liberty Park, with free shuttle service available. Despite the changes, the event still provides a fun and informative day with performances by local drag queens and other entertainers and a variety of information tables, vendors, and food trucks. Once again, HIV/STI testing and health screenings will be available in the Adagio Health and Wellness Zone.
When: June 29
Where: Erie
Cost: Free
11. BERKS PARADE and PRIDE FEST
Residents and visitors of Reading can show their pride at events all throughout the summer, highlighted by the Pride Fest Parade with marchers and floats on July 20, followed the next day with a grand celebration now known as the Berks Pride Fest (formerly the Reading Pride Festival) at Jim Dietrich Park. As the oldest and largest festival of its kind in the area, embrace the fabulous live performances and a variety of vendors all day long!
When: July 20-21
Where: Reading
Cost: $5; Free for children 11 years of age or under
12. PRIDE FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL PA
Join Central PA residents at Soldiers Grove at the State Capitol for the 32nd annual Pride Festival of Central PA ! The event kicks off with the annual Pride Parade through downtown Harrisburg with all invited to march. Additional details for this fun and informative festival will be revealed closer to the event.
When: Jul. 27
Where: Harrisburg
Cost: Free ($10 donation suggested)
13. PRIDE PICNIC AT KNOEBELS GROVE
Knoebels Amusement Resort, home to the award-winning and largest free admission amusement park in the U.S., is once again hosting the annual LGBTQ Pride Picnic at Knoebels Grove. Bring a covered dish to share and celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary, an event that brings the LGBTQ+ community together for a day of PRIDE celebration, inspiration, information, and fun.
When: August 10
Where: Elysburg
Cost: Free
14. LEHIGH VALLEY PRIDE
The Lehigh Valley is making Pride a summer long celebration. Hosted by the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, the 2024 the Lehigh Valley Pride celebration includes a variety of fun events and information. Check out the center’s events calendar for all exciting happenings.
When: Aug. 18
Where: Allentown
Cost: Free
15. PRIDE FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County’s local LGBTQ+ and allies in the community come together to host a variety of Pride events throughout the year. This year’s upcoming events include Monthly Pride Mixers held at various locations; an online Pride Mum sale with a Pick-Up party in September; and the 5th annual Pride Franklin County Festival celebrating love, inclusion, and acceptance. Check their Facebook page for info and updates on all the fun and informative Pride happenings this year in Franklin County.
When: Oct. 13 for Festival; Dates vary for other events.
Where: Chambersburg
Cost: Price varies
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