June 3rd, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., 401 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard.Ī “futuristic rave” at Concourse Dance Bar (including the ball pit!) with DJ Guy Scheiman. Dance the night away on three decks with DJ Shane Marcus headlining. Kick off Pride on the river at this massive party hosted by BOS Philly and Sway Philly aboard the Moshulu.
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PartiesīOS Philly and Sway’s Big Pride Boat Party on the Moshulu / Photograph by Joe Mac Creative Not only do you get a 45-minute workout, but also a drag show, games, food trucks, and more! Time and location are TBD, but stay tuned on Come Alive 215’s Instagram for the details. June 11th, 8 a.m., 4231 Avenue of the Republic.
All proceeds from this event will go directly toward William Way LGBT Community Center. The run includes a 5K (chip-timed with prizes for the top three Female, Non-Binary and Male divisions) and a 1K untimed fun run with prizes for the top three most festive participants. Lez Run Running Club and Out Philadelphia Athletic League host a festive run through the city, beginning at 8 a.m. The two-hour class includes lessons in making your own hand-printed wearable work of art and a rainbow collage. Get creative and express yourself with a Pride-themed workshop at this new Northern Liberties makerspace and artist studio. June 4th, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street. This fun, all-ages afternoon will also feature Queen Dominique Lee of the Drag Mafia and DJ Albie. The roller-rink at Dilworth is already decorated in rainbow for the season, so you just need to dress up to match. June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 7-9 p.m., Cherry Street Pier, 121 North Columbus Boulevard. There will also be a themed drink available for purchase in the Garden. $15 gets you a figure-drawing session with materials provided a portion of each night’s ticket sales will be donated to the Mazzoni Center. Queer Drawing Nights at Cherry Street PierĪrtists-in-residence Cory Sempler and Thomas Sendgraff are hosting queer drawing nights in celebration of Pride every Friday night in June. The Philly Pride Run returns in-person on June 11th / Photograph by Hon. the march kicks off, including three stops highlighting diverse voices. Don’t expect any floats or vehicles - instead, meet at the north end of Independence Mall (at 5th and Arch streets) for speeches and music (The 1972 Pride Day March concluded at the same spot 50 years ago.) At 11 a.m.
The march is a collaboration between Philly Dyke March and PHL Pride Collective. In place of the Pride parade of years past, the PHL Pride Collective has emerged promising a new, reimagined Philly Pride that centers Black and brown queer and trans communities. Kennedy Boulevard.Īs you may remember, Philly Pride Presents abruptly dissolved last year after 28 years and a whole lot of controversy. The Office of LGBT Affairs will host its annual flag raising at City Hall to kick off Pride month and feature speakers reflecting on this year’s theme: Celebrating our Communities. From parties and drag brunches to family-friendly events and food specials, there are plenty of ways to show your love and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia this month. What’s more, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia’s first Gay Pride Day in 1972. June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to commemorate the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn and celebrate the Pride movement and LGBTQ+ community. From the Pride March to Drag Queen Story Time, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride in Philly / Photograph by Laura Swartz