June is LGBTQ Pride Month, which was originally created to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969, a major turning point in the gay liberation movement in the United States. Now, Pride Month has evolved into both a celebration of sexual and gender identities as well as a call-to-action for further visibility and political rights for the LGBTQIA+ communities.
There are Pride marches, parades, festivals and parties planned all across Pennsylvania, from small towns to big cities. It’s exciting to see Pride in PA grow and flourish year after year!
Here are 13 ways to celebrate Pride in PA this summer:
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Erie Pridefest: Sponsored by NWPA Pride Alliance, this event will take place on June 28, 2025, at the Rebich Investments Amphitehater in Liberty Park with gates opening at 12 p.m. and activities running from 1 – 6 p.m.. Its the final Pride event with DJ Tony G at the helm with help from the National Miss Comedy Queen 2025. Take in local performers, live music, lots of vendors and delicious food. If you’d like to celebrate all weekend, head to the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29 that journeys from 11th Street to Perry Square.
Pittsburgh Pride 2025: Kick off Pride Month on Sunday June 1 with an epic celebration in the Strip District, as the Pittsburgh Pride Parade journeys along Liberty Avenue. The massive vendor list includes food, adult beverages, crafts and art and local organizations offering services and support.
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State College Pride 2024: Head to downtown State College on Saturday, June 7, for State College Pride presented by Centre LGBT+. A parade kicks off at 10 a.m. with a festival in Sydney Friedman Park to follow at noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music, a puppet performance, and dance party, plus various after-party events.
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York County Pride: The signature event of Rainbow Rose Center, York County pride is a day-long event on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the York County Fairgrounds. You’ll find live entertainment, speakers, interactive children’s activities, and plenty of retail vendors for shopping. It’s free and open to all ages.
Lancaster Pride Festival: Lancaster City’s Convention center plays host to this growing annual festival, held this year on Saturday, June 28 from 12 – 6 p.m. Keep your eyes on the website for announcements about the headliner, activities, food vendors, live performances and ticket options.
Delaware County Pride Festival and Pride Parade: There are two ways to celebrate Pride in Delco! The first is the second annual Pride Parade in downtown Media on Saturday, June 1, which begins at noon and goes until 2 p.m. The parade will run down State Street and include local organizations, marching bands and businesses. Following the parade, there will be a Pride on State celebration all afternoon and evening, with local businesses providing space for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults to celebrate and socialize.
On Saturday, June 8, the 4th Annual Delco Pridefest will go down at the Upper Darby Township Municipal Building between 1 and 6 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities, vendors, music, a DJ, dancing, face painting, nail painting and other fun activities! A $5 donation is suggested for tickets.
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Lehigh Valley Pride: This late summer Pride event, themed Ridin’ With Pride in 2025 this year, takes place on August 17 from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Steel Stacks. 300+ vendors share food, art and support as you celebrate! The event is free for all with many accessibility features like sensory-friendly space, ADA restrooms and accessible seating.
Bucks-Mont PRIDE: The Welcome Project‘s Sexuality And Gender Acceptance program will host the 5th annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the Abington Art Center on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be performances by the Positive Movement Drumline, Philly Cheer Elite, Jakeya Limitless, Yari and others. There’ll be food trucks, info from community resources and family-friendly activities. Bucks-Mont PRIDE is a free, indoor/outdoor event.
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Doylestown Pride: This Pride Festival returns for its 6th year of a week’s worth of inclusive celebrations, from June 13 through 29, 2025. Events include film screenings, drag brunch, illustration workships and other pop-up events, as well as a Pride Block party on Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on E. State St. between Pine and Main. Attendees can expect live music performances, dozens of local vendors, food and other activities.
Pride Fest Chester County: Join about 20,000 people for this massive, family-friendly Pride celebration on Saturday, June 7 from 12 – 5 p.m. Free bus shuttles allow you to park remotely at Phoenixville Hospital and Manavon Elementary School, and get a lift into downtown Phoenixville for the fun. Main stage performers include Roxanne Rohls and Zephyra ivers. There’s a doggie zone with costume contest, and grown-ups can join the after party at Colonial Theater for a $10 cover.
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Philly Pride Weekend: This year’s citywide celebration happens May 30th through June 1, with the flagship march and festival on Sunday in the Gayborhood. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. and the festival, following, carries on through 7 p.m.
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Pocono Pride Festival: This growing festival takes place on Sunday, June 1, at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg. The Pocono Pride Festival will offer the community music, live entertainment from local drag queens and kings and DJs, crafts, children’s activities, a teen space, food trucks and more. Resource tables will be set up to provide tools and information. There are adjunct events throughout the month, like pub crawl and a Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing.
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NEPA Pridefest: The Rainbow Alliance presents the 2025 NEPA Pridefest on Sunday, June 22. The parade kicks off a noon, starting at the corner of South and South Main Streets in Wilkes-Barre, culminating with a PrideFest Celebration on Public Square with drag performers, community performances, vendors and more until 4 p.m.
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