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River City Pride Weekend Ignites Inclusion This June
30 May
Summary
- River City Pride Weekend is scheduled for June 5-7.
- Events include a parade, festival, 5K, and community gatherings.
- Activities focus on LGBTQIA inclusion and support for allies.
This coming weekend, from June 5-7, the Southeastern Diversity Project will host River City Pride Weekend in downtown Decatur. The event aims to foster inclusion and provide support for LGBTQIA residents and their allies. Festivities commence on Friday evening, June 5, with the River City Pride Parade, starting on Second Avenue and concluding at Founders Park, followed by an after-party at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.
The celebration continues Saturday, June 6, with the River City Pride 5K race at 8 a.m. at Ingalls Harbor. Later that day, the River City Pride Festival will take place at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This festival promises a variety of attractions including vendors, food, music, art, and family-friendly entertainment.
The weekend will draw to a close on Sunday, June 7, with "Picnic, Prayers, and Pride" hosted at The Church at Stone River. This event is designed as an opportunity for fellowship, reflection, and prayer, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems.
