Pride Month Looks Different This Year But is Not Cancelled
Typically, June is a month filled with pride parades, drag shows, events at gay bars and lots of rainbows. However, everything has been different this year and that includes pride month. Due to the coronavirus pandemic most people aren’t able to travel or have large groups of people meeting up. However, thanks to virtual events we are still able to unite to celebrate pride, differently than most years, but together nonetheless.
On June 27th world leaders, celebrities, and stars will be joining together as a part of a 24 hour live stream Global Pride event being put on by hundreds of LGBTQ+ organizations around the globe. Some of the notable guests include Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Kesha, the Dixie Chicks and the Pussycat Dolls. This virtual event is expected to attract up to 300 million viewers. At the center of this massive celebration is the Black Lives Matter movement.
The New York Pride march has been a notable celebration for the past 50 years, it looks a little bit different this year but it is still happening virtually on June 28th. The Pride Broadcast Event includes many organizations and individuals including: Dan Levy, the Ali Forney Center, Yanzi Peng, Victoria Cruz and Margaret Cho. In addition on June 26th there will also be a virtual pride rally.
The Los Angeles virtual pride parade will be airing on June 27th as a 90 minute tv special on ABC7. There are numerous acclaimed guests including: Bob the Drag Queen, Erika Jayne, Jake Borelli, Shea Diamond, the Pussycat Dolls, and Leslie Jordan.
All throughout the United States many larger cities are putting together their own version of virtual pride parade celebrations. However, it doesn't stop there there will also be celebrations across the globe including in Ireland and the UK. Be sure to check out The New York Times Pride event calendar for more events and details.
Happy Pride month!!
Report: Rebecca Vanderkooi
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