Pride Month Guide: Events, tours and resources around the Triangle
June is Pride Month in the Triangle, which means people, events and businesses are taking the time to reflect on and celebrate LGBTQIA+ leaders, artists and others who have made a difference in our community and often haven't received the spotlight they deserve.
Here's a look at some of the best tours, events and resources coming up in the Triangle this Pride Month.
1. Out! Raleigh Pride - June 25 on Fayetteville Street.
This is the 10th Anniversary of the Out! Raleigh Pride Festival. A decade ago, the first festival attracted 6,000 attendees. One year later, they drew a crowd of 10,000. It's become an annual event that fills Fayetteville Street with color and celebration for Raleigh's LGBTQIA+ community.
According to their website, the festival includes family-friendly activities for all ages, including live entertainment, local vendors, artists, food, a KidsZone and a beer garden. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no admission fee. More details can be found on the Out! Raleigh Pride website.
2. Apex Pride Festival - June 11 on Apex Town Campus
Organized by the Apex Festival Commission, the annual Apex Pride Festival is held to celebrate the town's LGBTQIA+ community members and loved ones.
The festival includes activities for all ages, including music, food, games, and vendors. There will also be a Drag Queen Story Hour, which aims to prevent bullying by encouraging acceptance of diversity.
The event takes place on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Town Campus at 73 Hunter Street. More details can be found on their website.
3. Wilson's Inaugural Pride Celebration - June 4 at Treat Yo' Self Bakery in Wilson
Wilson, NC is celebrating its Inaugural Pride Celebration on June 4, starting at the Treat Yo' Self Bakery and ending at Casita Brewing Co.
Attendees can expect a variety of fun activities, such as a community art project to 'Spread Kindness like Confetti,' a drag queen meet and greet, a 'Show Your Pride' photo booth, local art and vendors, a lip sync battle and evening drag show. There will be also be live music and a Kid Zone.
The event includes a resource fair for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, as well as diversity and inclusion training -- including being a trans ally, breaking binaries and gender identity.
The website for Wilson Pride has more details.
4. Run for Love 5K - June 11 at Dix Park in Raleigh
Trophy Brewing and Runologie are partnering up to host the Run for Love 5K, which raises money for the LGBTQ Center, Healing Transitions and Dix Park.
The race includes a Kid's Fun Run that kicks off at 8:45 a.m. The main race begins at 9 a.m. and takes place at Dix Park in Raleigh.
More details are on the Run for Love 5K website.
5. Pride Promenade - June 4 at Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill
Come celebrate the first annual Pride Promenade in Chapel Hill-Carborro.
"Come decorated in color ... and strut alongside performers and other revelers in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community," reads the website.
The promenade begins at the Peace and Justice Plaza, and the march ends with a social gathering at West Franklin Plaza. The event features a live circus performance, live music, interactive art and more. The event runs from 2-4 p.m. More details can be found on the Pride Promenade website.
6. Pride Celebration - June 10 at The Fenton in Cary
Less than a month after its official launch, The Fenton will be celebrating Pride with an inclusive and family-friendly event, with activities for all ages.
The event offers live music, aerialist performances, face-painting and fairy hair stations, kids crafts, and a booth by the LGBT Center of Raleigh!
The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 10 at 855 Cary Towne Blvd. More information can be found on The Fenton website.
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