LGBTQ Pride Month is almost here, and with it, numerous events and festivals are coming to Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.
The yearly, monthlong celebration in June honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a tipping point in the Gay Liberation Movement, according to the Library of Congress.
Many locals might be familiar with Pittsburgh Pride’s festivities, but there are other, more local, Pride events taking place as well. Information about Pittsburgh Pride, which starts at the end of May, can be found on the event’s website.
Check out the list below of Pride celebrations in the Western Pennsylvania region.
Pride in the Park Connellsville
The annual Pride celebration in Connellsville will take place this year at 11 a.m. June 8 in Yough Park.
There will be entertainment, food vendors, raffles and more, and information can be found on its Facebook page. The event is hosted by the Connellsville Diversity & Inclusion Board.
Monroeville Community Pride in the Park
New this year, Monroeville is set to have its own Pride celebration on June 9 at Monroeville Community Park East.
However, since it’s the inaugural Monroeville Pride, more details like the exact times of the events that day will be forthcoming on the event’s Facebook page. There will be food and music, for sure, according to the flyer.
Vandergrift PRIDE in the Park
The second annual Vandergrift PRIDE in the Park will take place from noon until 8 p.m. June 15 at Kennedy Park.
The free family- and pet-friendly event will include kids activities, live bands, drag performances/bingo, vendors, food and more. Information can be found on the Vandergrift PRIDE in the Park Facebook page.
Lawrenceville Pride
Lawrenceville’s second community Pride event will take place at noon on June 15 as a block party at Bay 41 at the Foundry, an event space.
The daylong event will include food, drinks, music, vendors, giveaways, activities and resources for individuals in the local queer community. Also, attendees can shop queer-owned small businesses, artists and makers in Lawrenceville.
More information can be found on the Lawrenceveille Pride Facebook page.
Mt. Lebanon Pride
The Lebo Pride Celebration will last from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 15 at Mt. Lebanon Main Park.
The annual celebration will be open to all ages, and activities like arts and crafts, a clothing swap tent and a phoenix-inspired art installation will be there for attendees to enjoy.
According to the event’s Facebook page, the art installation is intended to remind the LGBTQ community how it continues to rise above adversity and marginalization.
Greensburg Pride
Greensburg’s Pride Prom is back from 6-9 p.m. June 22 at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. This year’s theme is “Leading with Love.”
The annual event in partnership with PFLAG Greensburg will be open to guests of all ages. Prom attire is encouraged but not required.
Attendees will be able to enjoy drag queen emcees, a prom-enade, a performance by pop star and Westmoreland County native Bryce Bowyn and drinks. More information can be found online.
Pride Millvale
The fourth annual Pride Millvale event will take place June 22 all across the borough. Though the official festival time is noon to 8 p.m., co-organizers AJ Bee and Jasper Flint said local businesses will have events going on all day.
“We recognize that visibility is crucial in raising awareness and increasing acceptance about identities that have been historically marginalized,” the event organizers said online.
This year, Pride Millvale has a record number of vendors joining the event, organizers said, as well as eight hours of live entertainment on the main stage in GAP Park — featuring more than 40 local musicians and drag performers. There will also be a dedicated sensory friendly space and activities for the whole family, they said.
More information can be found on the event website.
Wilkinsburg Pride
People’s Pride PGH 2024 has been relocated to Turner Elementary School in Wilkinsburg.
Hosted by SisTers PGH, a Black- and trans-led nonprofit organization that provides resources and serves trans and nonbinary people in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Wilkinsburg event will begin at 10 a.m. June 30.
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“Our Pride Month celebration must continue to be centered around the BIPOC community and be located in the neighborhoods where we live,” the event page on Facebook said. “Swissvale has been a great home to us, and we’re looking forward to growing our people-based event while continuing to honor our roots.”
This year, Wilkinsburg Pride will include its first Pride march and music festival, among other activities and attractions like vendors and artists.
Scottdale Pride
Scottdale’s Pride event will take place from 1-5 p.m. on June 30 at the West Overton Barn at 109 W. Overton Road.
As of this year, Scottdale Pride has reached nonprofit status, which has opened many doors for the organization, according to its Facebook page, like the opportunity for sponsorships.