Pride Month Events Across Virginia

LGBT Gay pride in Richmond Virginia

June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and honor the progress that has been made towards equality. From festivals and parades to educational workshops and art exhibits, there are countless ways to get involved and show your support across Virginia.

Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally, we hope this list will inspire you to join in the festivities and continue the fight for equality and acceptance. So, grab your rainbow gear and get ready to celebrate!

 
 

Where does this idea of celebrating Pride come from?

Pride Month originated in 1969 from the Stonewall riots, a series of spontaneous demonstrations and protests where members of the LGBTQ+ community fought back in response to police raids at the Stonewall Inn in New York City.

The riots have been considered a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, because they sparked a wave of activism and advocacy around the world.

Why do we still celebrate Pride?

Pride has also become a time to celebrate the progress that has been made towards LGBTQ+ rights, as well as to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles and challenges faced by the community.

But for many in the LGBTQ+ community, Pride events provide a safe space to come together, and celebrate our identities, our resilience, and everything that makes us beautiful. It is a time to promote love, acceptance, and inclusivity for all.

 
 

Where can I celebrate Pride in Virginia?

Pride events in Virginia aren’t limited to the month of June. They run through October! Many Pride Festivals are family friendly and include youth areas. Check out the links below (provided by Virginia is for Lovers) for more information.

 

Pride Events Across Virginia

*If you are celebrating Pride sober, check Jen Zegan-Lister’s tips on Celebrating Pride while in recovery.

June 1

 Pride Trivia | Bold Mariner Brewing Co. *Norfolk   

June 3     

Suffolk Pride Festival *Suffolk

Portsmouth Pride Fest  *Portsmouth      

Page Pride  |  River Bend Ranch  *Stanley/Page County      

Reston Pride  *Reston      

Charlottesville Pride Bar Crawl  *Charlottesville     

Alexandria Pride   *Alexandria     

Carytown Pride Fest   *Richmond    

Gay Days at Richmond Makers Market *Richmond      

June 4      

Culpeper’s 1st Pride Festival  *Culpeper     

Loudoun Pride Festival  *Sterling      

Out & About  |  Tea Dance  *Charlottesville    

LGBTQ Youth Pride Market | Lewis Ginter *Richmond       

June 5 – 11     

Dine Out for Pride RVA  *Richmond       

June 5     

Queer Joy Art Party!  * Arts & Crafts Creation  *Arlington     

June 7      

Vibrant Pride  |  Vibrant Shore Brewing *Virginia Beach       

June 9      

Pride Picnic Potluck  *Floyd      

Rachel Leyco LIVE!  |  C Pier  / Oyster Farm  *Cape Charles   

June 10     

PRIDE Prom in FXBG  | Water’s End Brewery  *Fredericksburg    

Hilton Village PRIDE *Newport News

FanDOMs: A Geeky Drag for Charity *Richmond 

June 11     

Pride in the ‘Peake 2023   *Chesapeake      

June 17      

Phabulous Phoebus Street Festival   *Phoebus~Hampton 

Pulaski Pride  | Jackson Park *Pulaski        

Lake Anna Pride | Coyote Hole *Lake Anna         

Scott Addition Pride Crawl  *Richmond      

Daddy Issues Pride Market | Starr Hill *Richmond         

June 20      

Ghent Pride ‒ Party at the Palace Shops  *Norfolk     

June 14-16      

Virginia Queer Film Festival *Norfolk   

June 24      

Fredericksburg PRIDE *Fredericksburg       

Hampton Roads PrideFest *Norfolk

Arlington Pride Festival  *Arlington   

LOVE on TAP Pride Market | Hardywood  *Richmond    

Silent Dance Party | Unlocking RVA *Richmond       

June 24-25      

Out & About Festival | Wolf Trap  *Vienna     

June 25      

LGBTQ+ Brunch | Kaldi’s Social House  *Arlington     

July 13    

Opening Reception & Q-Talks | Black Pride RVA *Richmond       

July 15      

Silent Dance Party | Unlocking RVA *Richmond      

July 14-16      

Black Pride RVA  *Richmond     

July 15      

BLACKTOPIA Ball | Black Pride RVA  *Richmond      

August 12     

Knight Hawks of VA | LGBT Life Center  *Norfolk     

August 25     

Silent Dance Party | Unlocking RVA  *Richmond      

September 9     

Winchester Pride *Winchester    

September 16     

SWVA Pridefest  *Vinton   

Shenandoah Valley Pride *Harrisonburg

September 23     

TriPride Bristol VA/TN *Johnson City, TN    

September 23     

Virginia PrideFest  *Richmond   

Silent Dance Party | Unlocking RVA  *Richmond      

October 21            

Hill City Pride  *Lynchburg      

Silent Dance Party | Unlocking RVA   *Richmond     

 

*This list of Pride Events in Virginia was originally posted by the Virginia Is For Lovers Blog.

 

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