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Philly Pride Month Kicks Off with Massive Parkway Fest
2 Jun
Summary
- Pride on the Parkway is Philadelphia's largest LGBTQIA+ civic celebration.
- Iconic singer Patti LaBelle will be honored for her decades of allyship.
- The festival is expected to draw 150,000 attendees to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia is set to celebrate Pride Month throughout June, commencing with the expansive Pride on the Parkway festival on Sunday, June 7. This event represents the city's most significant LGBTQIA+ civic gathering, anticipated to attract approximately 150,000 people along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
A central highlight of the festival will be the tribute to the legendary Philadelphia native, Patti LaBelle. Organizers are honoring her for decades of dedicated allyship to the LGBTQIA+ community. This celebration aims to bring joy through her legacy, complemented by a full lineup of entertainment.
The festival, running from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., will transform the Parkway into a hub of activity. Attendees can expect live entertainment, various community organizations, LGBTQIA+ vendors, food and beverages, wellness initiatives, and cultural programming. The month also features a traveling 1,000-foot Pride Flag activation.
