Pride Celebration. Image from Pixabay.
June is LGBTQ Pride Month! It’s celebrated each year in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising. In 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, a New York gay bar, which sparked six days of protests between police and LGBTQ activists. According to the Library of Congress, the Stonewall Uprising was seen as the beginning of the gay liberation movement in the United States.
Anchorage and the surrounding areas will be celebrating Pride all month long! Links to event pages with more information can be found on our website.
June 10, 12-2 p.m.
Black Birch Books, Wasilla
For those in Wasilla, Black Birch Books will be hosting an all-ages children’s book Drag Storytime. There is no cost, and according to their event description on Facebook, “Looking fabulous for the event is encouraged!”
Sunshine and Sandwiches Pride Party
June 14, 4-6:30 p.m.
Student Union Plaza
For the third year running, the UAA students, staff, and faculty are invited to do a one mile walk around campus, eat free ice cream and sandwiches, and enjoy live music to celebrate Pride! ManLadyLadyMan will be performing, followed by a dance party with UAA’s college radio station KRUA!
June 24, 12-7p.m.
Writer’s Block Bookstore and Cafe
This event is free, family friendly, and a collaboration between LGBTQ and BIPOC groups in Anchorage. Hosted by MoHagani Magnetek, there will be food from Writer’s Block, LGBTQ DJs, and booths selling LGBTQ and BIPOC-made items.
June 24 12-5p.m.
Anchorage Park Strip
Those looking to celebrate pride can also head downtown to the Park Strip. Attendees can look forward to food, music, vendors, and drag performers! All money from the event will be donated to local LGBTQ nonprofits.
Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Pride Ride!
June 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mirror Lake
The Chugach Mountain Bike Riders will be hosting a community barbeque and bike ride to celebrate pride! This event is meant to be inclusive for bikers of all skill levels, and will have two routes of different lengths to choose from.
This event is free and family friendly, though you will be asked to sign a waiver before participating.
Pride Art 2023
June 30, 4-6 p.m.
UAA Pride Center
UAA is hosting an outdoor crafting event at the end of the month. This event is open to everyone in the community, and all food, snack, and art supplies will be provided.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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