 June has finally arrived and it’s brought a few of my favourite things: BBQ, summer vacations, music festivals and Pride! There are endless of ways to define Pride and how it has impacted on you internally and externally. Though, I think we can collectively agree that it’s a time to honour the LGBTQ community – to be aware of how far we’ve truly come. To honour the fearless voices who’ve fought for our equality and to acknowledge that it’s still crucial to continue advocating for our rights. Pride is a demonstration for a safe platform where we can all proudly celebrate LOVE. Cheer for the love for yourself and for the right to love whomever you want freely. It’s a time to be one with the LGBTQ community and it’s a place where we can applaud the expression of individuality even louder. In commemoration of Pride, here are some of the Pride events happening this month: LA Pride Festival & Parade | Fri Jun 7 – Sun Jun 9 2019 Join the celebration in West Hollywood and catch headlining performances by Meghan Trainor, Years & Years, The Veronicas, Ashanti and many more! Plus, don’t miss the DJs who’ll keep you dancing in the beer gardens. The Pride parade and Pride 5K & 10K run will take place on Sunday June 9th. For more details: https://lapride.org/festival-2019/ Sacramento Pride Festival | Sat Jun 8 & Sun Jun 9 2019 Enjoy queer art, exhibitions, lip sync battles and plenty of live performances – don’t miss out on Lizzo who is the headliner this year! For more information: https://sacramentopride.org/ Ventura Pride Prom | Sat Jun 15 2019 A Pride prom for the youths of LBTIQQA+ community and allies - free food and snacks provided so just bring your dancing shoes! For more information: https://www.facebook.com/PridePromOfVentura/ Tehachapi Pride Picnic | Sat Jun 22 2019 Enjoy an inclusive, family-friendly Pride picnic for the LGBTQ community and its allies! For more information: https://www.theloopnewspaper.com/story/2019/05/25/happenings/tehachapi-pride-picnic-june-22/5358.html San Francisco Pride Festival | Sat Jun 29 & Sun Jun 30 2019 This legendary Pride festivities are filled with love, food, drag shows, and music – make sure to catch Amara La Negra and Pabllo Vittar headlining performances! Pride For more details: http://www.sfpride.org Happy Pride!!! about the authorR. Velasco is a Canadian writer new to Bakersfield. She is actively seeking ways to raise community consciousness about LGBTQ issues and topics, one blog post at a time. She is also part of The Center’s Women Support Group.
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Jose G
6/4/2019 09:52:01 pm
And pride celebration continue in July with Sand Diego Pride July 12-14... more info at sdpride.org 4/17/2023 10:28:03 am
The Veronicas, Ashanti and many more! Plus, don’t miss the DJs who’ll keep you dancing in the beer gardens. I’m so thankful for your helpful post! 4/18/2023 12:06:06 pm
The Veronicas, ashanti and many more! plus, don’t miss the DJs who’ll keep you dancing in the beer gardens. Thank you for sharing your great post! 5/1/2023 08:32:45 am
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