Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in the Susquehanna Valley 5

With The Summertide Comes Annual Pride

Although it’s always the time to show your Pride, June is dedicated to commemorating the LGBTQ+ community, nationally known as Pride Month. With opportunities all over Pennsylvania and beyond to celebrate, here are five ways you can do so in the Susquehanna Valley!

BY THERESA STODDARD

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LEBANON’S GOT PRIDE

June 25, 2023, 12 pm–6 pm

S 8th St | Between W Cumberland St & Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA

Making history as the first Pride event in the county, this year marks the third annual celebration for Lebanon’s Got Pride. Taking place in town on the block of South 8th St from Chestnut to Cumberland streets, each event gets larger and more visible than the last. You can enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, partake in games, enter giveaways, and shop vendors set-up all around the block. A variety of food trucks will also be present, so come hungry. Wear your walking shoes, and bring your appetite (and a lawn chair) to enjoy a Pride block party! For more information, visit the event page, Lebanon’s Got Pride 2023, on Facebook.

Gettysburg Pride Fest

June 2–4, 2023 gettysburgpride.org/schedule

Boasting 7 years of annual celebration, the Gettysburg Pride Fest spans over three days packed full of entertainment and joy! Kicking off on a Friday evening, attendees can begin festivities with a dance party and entertainment at a piano bar. All day Saturday, beginning at 10 am, the festivities continue downtown at Lincoln Square and Carlisle Street. Expect to enjoy live entertainment, food and retail vendors, health resources, and more. The three day celebration concludes on Sunday morning with brunch. Visit gettysburgpride.org for more details and a full schedule of events.

Lancaster Pride Festival

June 17, 2023, 12 pm–8 pm

Lancaster County Convention Center | 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA

As one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Susquehanna Valley, the Lancaster Pride Festival is moving its 15th annual event from the Clipper Stadium to the Lancaster County Convention Center in order to be present in the center of Lancaster City! In addition to supporting a non-profit organization that empowers the LGBTQ+ community, you can also enjoy a full day of socialization and entertainment. More than 100 vendors are expected as well as live entertainment, including John Levengood, a nationally known LGBTQ+ recording artist. In addition to the Pride Festival, you also have a chance to celebrate and support Lancaster Pride at the 7th annual Pride on the Conestoga. Participants are guided by experienced kayakers down the Conestoga River from the Powerhouse Road entrance. For more information about both events, visit lancpride.com for lighter fare on a warm day.

PINS FOR PRIDE BY PRIDE FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL PA

June 4, 2023, 4 pm–8 pm

Trindle Bowl | 4695 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA

Here’s your opportunity to enjoy two great events for one great organization—one in June and one in July!

Pins for Pride is held in June to benefit the 31st annual Pride Festival of Central PA, which takes place this year on July 29, 2023. At Pines for Pride, enjoy an evening of 2 games of bowling for $12 at Trindle Bowl in Mechanicsburg. A portion of the proceeds benefits the festival. At this year’s Pride Festival of Central PA, you can expect live entertainment, vendors, food, camaraderie, and more. For additional information about Pins for Pride and the Pride Festival of Central PA, visit centralpapride.org

York County Pride

June 10, 2023, 10 am–4 pm

All Trans Memorial Hall | 334 Carlisle Ave, York, PA

Joining efforts with local faith communities, artists, retailers, and politicians through the Rainbow Rose Center, the York County Pride event proudly returns! With free admission, all are invited to join this night of family fun that will include inspiring speakers, live performances, entertainment, interactive children's activities, retail vendors, and organizational information. Bring the whole family for a wholesome evening of fun for a great cause. Learn more at rainbowrosecenter.org

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