Photo courtesy of City of Alexandria
Pride Month begins May 17
In recognition of World Pride Month, the City of Alexandria welcomes back the Annual LGBTQIA+ Pride fair on June 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at John Carlyle Square Park (825 John Carlyle St.).
Join neighbors, friends and allies for an afternoon of music, creativity and community. Enjoy live performances, line-dancing and a DJ, express yourself at the mobile art lab, grab a bite from local food vendors, and explore more than 100 Pride‑affirming programs, organizations and businesses from across Alexandria. Families are invited to experience Drag Story Hour, celebrating imagination, joy, and the freedom to be your authentic self.
Free and confidential health services will also be available throughout the event.
World Pride Month is recognized globally as a time to honor LGBTQIA+ communities, celebrate their cultural and social contributions, and raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit of equality and civil rights.June was chosen as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion in 1969, when activists protested police raids on the Stonewall Inn – a bar in New York City. The rebellion served as a catalyst and provided the spark that ignited the modern movement for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
For more information about Pride month and other upcoming activities as well as resources for LGBTQIA+ people and their families, visitalexandriava.gov/LGBTQ.
