Sanctuary Pittsburgh, a tattoo studio and vintage clothing and antiques shop in Lawrenceville, will hold and “Out and Proud” artists’ market on June 12. Bodgen said there will be dancing, summer games and an appearance by Lt. “People are extremely thankful just to have something to go to, something to look forward to.” Tickets are $25 and include food and non-alcoholic beverages. “It's going to be a super fun blast,” said Tyler Bogden, co-chair of the group’s Pride celebrations. The Washington County Gay Straight Alliance is setting up at Washington Park for their “ Gayer than a Picnic Basket” event on Sunday, May 30 beginning at noon. Millvale Pride will be at noon on June 26. "I've had such positivity, support and acceptance." "The response has been insane in the best way possible," Sorg said.
Sorg says participating businesses will be hanging a Pride flag outside. Several health care groups will also be available for HIV and Hepatitis C testing, as well as an artisan fair.
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The free events will include educational sessions about the LGBTQ community, resource guides, drag queen Bingo, and kids' crafts. "And we're going to show how accepting Millvale is, and how diverse." "We're going to celebrate the LGBTQ community and celebrate everyone," Sorg said. After a year of isolation, Sorg says neighbors and businesses have been telling her they're excited to participate. Organizer Patty Sorg says the event will highlight the “safe spaces and faces” in their community. The inaugural Pride Millvale will take place in the borough’s downtown.
They’re also working with local libraries to ensure interested people have access to the internet. Local and national artists will perform on the virtual platform, and SisTers PGH will be sending out self-care packages to folks who sign up on their website. “I think what can happen with Pittsburgh Pride is that we continue moving forward and building community around it.” “Now that Delta is dissolved, we’re all in a space of ‘What’s going to happen?” Ciora said. The group disbanded in August of 2020 following an internal audit of its finances. The non-profit had long been criticized for allegedly prioritizing corporate money over the needs of the queer community. In its fourth year, Thomas said People’s Pride developed in opposition to the former Delta-led Pride events. “We started for the people, not for capital gain, not for money, not for anything of the sort, but to make sure that people were supported and safe.” “It’s an innovative, futuristic, virtual space,” Thomas said. Founder Ciora Thomas said organizers wanted to emphasize safety again this year, moving the events to an online space where participants can create their own avatars and communicate with others in the community. People’s Pride, put on by SisTers PGH, will take place virtually beginning June 18. People’s Pride returns for the fourth year Other events include a virtual showing of teen short films, a drag queen story time and “International Whores Day” with Sex Workers Outreach Pittsburgh.ĩ0.5 WESA Attendees at People's Pride in 2020 march across the Andy Warhol Bridge. “We'll just be out there having a good time and celebrating us for the first time in 13 months,” Stanley said. Throughout the day, vendors will be set up around Lake Elizabeth, and local artists will perform.
“Instead of being more of a parade-type setting, it’s going to be more of a march.”ĬOVID-19 safety protocols will be in place for the Saturday event from noon - 6 p.m. “We want to bring it back to the beginning,” Stanley said. Dena Stanley, CEO of Trans YOUniting, said she wants to channel Stonewall throughout this year’s celebrations. Beginning at noon on Saturday, June 5, there will be a march from downtown to Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side. Next weekend kicks off “ Pittsburgh Pride Revolution,” with a mix of virtual and in-person events. Celebrations are back this year, and the two major celebrations are being led by Black transgender advocacy groups. It’s been almost a year since downtown Pittsburgh Pride celebrations were cancelled due to COVID-19 and the dissolution of the group that had long organized it.