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Pittsburgh Pride 2025 begins with over 300 vendors, multiple show headliners
As the calendar turns to June, the streets of Pittsburgh are preparing to celebrate Pride. With large parts of the city under construction, the festivities will look a bit different this year. Pittsburgh Pride 2025 officially began in the city on Friday. More than 300 vendors, two main headliners, a prom, a march through the city and two days packed with festivities will make for a busy weekend. For Ryley Dascola, this weekend will be his first Pittsburgh Pride. He will be joined by his two best friends, one of whom traveled from Nebraska. They are ready to celebrate everything Pride. 'I am looking forward to spending it with friends who are here and just seeing all my favorite queens,' Dascola said. Organizers said this will be the biggest Pittsburgh Pride weekend so far. Pride Director Dena Stanley said festivities kick off in Oakland with The Gay Prom and, while not an official pride event, Ryley and hundreds more attended the All Out Music Festival at Stage AE. 'We have 330 vendors. It's the most we've ever had. We have 70 local artists and we have two headliners: David Archuleta and Lil Moe,' said Stanley. The two-day festival held at the Allegheny Commons Park will host two headline shows. Archuleta plays on Saturday and Lil Moe performs on Sunday. Ru Paul's 'William' will also perform. 'This is like a recharge moment for our community, we have to do this because of what's about to come and what is already happening, how the erasure is happening, especially for trans individuals,' said Stanley. At 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Pride Parade will march from Liberty to 11th Downtown, across the Andy Warhol Bridge and into Allegheny Commons. Stanley anticipates more than 180,000 people will participate in the parade and says the march is an important sign of unity in the face of adversity. 'This year, unfortunately, we had a lot of corporate sponsors pull out because of the political climate that we are in, but we still pulled it off.l We are still making it happen. This is what resilience looks like,' Stanley said. Participants like Dascola agree, saying it is bigger than the celebration. 'We've got to make sure we got to get out. We've got to vote,' Dascola said. Click here for more details on this weekend's Pride events. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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4 hours ago
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Pride Toronto says it's lost 2 more sponsors ahead of annual 2SLGBTQ+ festival
Pride Toronto says it has lost two more sponsors of its annual 2SLGBTQ+ festival beginning in June, while another sponsor has reduced its financial support. Home Depot and Google have told the non-profit organization they will no longer be sponsors of the Pride festival in Toronto this year, while pharmaceutical company Merck Canada said it will reduce its contribution, according to Kojo Modeste, executive director of Pride Toronto. Modeste said the loss of support will have a "significant impact" on how the organization will be able to deliver the festival. Pride Toronto has commitments with more than 300 artists, most of whom are Canadian. But Modeste added that the Pride festival will not be any smaller. "It is sad," Modeste said on Thursday. "We were relying heavily on a lot of these sponsors that have been showing up year after year. It is sad not just for us as an organization, but the artists and the community that look forward to everything that Pride has to offer." Pride Toronto amplifies the 2SLGBTQ+ community through its festival, but "this is bringing us back," Modeste said. Home Deport confirmed to CBC Toronto that it has withdrawn its sponsorship. Google has not responded to requests for comment. In a statement on Thursday, Home Depot said: "We work with an extensive network of non-profits made up of thousands of local and national organizations to amplify our support to the communities we serve. We continually review our non-profit giving and decided not to contribute to this event this year with no agreement in place to do so. "We continue to participate in Pride activities throughout Canada and look forward to working with Toronto Pride on future opportunities." 'We need resources at this point': executive director In an email on Friday, Merck Canada said it cannot comment on its sponsorship of Pride Toronto "as discussions with the organization are still ongoing." Modeste said the organization plans to appeal to individuals who may be able to donate, Canadian companies that support the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and the provincial and federal governments. "Let's talk because we need resources at this point," Modeste said. Modeste said other sponsors, namely Nissan Canada and Adidas, have also not renewed their sponsorships, while The Abnormal Beauty Company and Tim Hortons have lowered their contribution amounts. In a statement on Thursday, Nissan Canada said the decision was based on its marketing priorities and a budget evaluation for the new fiscal year that began April 1. "Nissan Canada has been a proud sponsor of Pride Toronto for 2023 and 2024, among other external and internal initiatives. Unfortunately, we will not be able to sponsor this year's event in Toronto, a local decision solely due to a reevaluation of all our marketing and media activations in a variety of activities to ensure we will efficiently support our new product launches and marketing campaigns coming in 2025," Nissan Canada said. "We look forward to finding new opportunities to collaborate and contribute in the future." In February, Pride Toronto said three large corporate sponsors pulled their funding from the festival this year in a move Modeste said at the time was connected to a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the U.S. Modeste did not name the sponsors who withdrew at the time because Pride Toronto was hoping to do business with them in the future. Artin Avaznia, a solo dance artist who is producing a event called Underground Pride at the Drake Hotel Underground on June 28, said when sponsors pull out, it creates fewer opportunities for artists such as himself. He said he thinks the sponsors who dropped out were likely more interested in highlighting themselves than amplifying queer voices and visibility. "We're a very resilient community. A lot of us have had to deal with very real life scenarios, whether it's rejection from friends, family, dealing with a lot of housing issues, addiction issues. But we always rise." "So they could pull out their money, but... that won't erase our impact on culture." Festival will highlight transgender, non-binary community Modeste said the festival will go on, urging members of the public to come and show their support. "We do have a plan in place. So I would say to folks, don't be worried," Modeste said. "I believe we're going to survive. The 2SLGBTQ+ community has been in worse positions and we did not stay there. I believe Canadians will come forward and will show up for Pride Toronto and other Prides across Canada who are feeling the heat of of the backlash." Pride Month, which kicks off June 1 in Toronto, will highlight the transgender and non-binary community. The theme of the Pride Toronto festival this year is "All In." On its website, the organization says the theme is "a call to come together to stand together in unshakable solidarity. It's a promise to show up for one another every single day, united in our fight for a future where everyone can live unapologetically as they are."
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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How eating lots of waffles can help you support Cincinnati Pride this June
Looking to support the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month? Buy a waffle! Taste of Belgium, the Cincinnati-based eatery founded by native Belgian Jean-Francois Flechet in 2007, is donating a portion of its waffle sales to Cincinnati Pride during the month of June. 'At Taste of Belgium, we aim to provide an inclusive environment where our people can grow and thrive, and we've always celebrated authenticity and individuality. That's why this partnership with Cincinnati Pride means so much to us,' Flechet said in a press release. 'This is about more than food; it's about community, inclusion and acceptance,' he continued. 'They fully support our mission and share our belief that authenticity, inclusion and community should be at the heart of everything we do," Cincinnati Pride Director of Development Jake Hitch said about Taste of Belgium. "This campaign is a celebration of those shared values." The restaurant, which has locations in Over-the-Rhine, The Banks, Rookwood and Findlay Market, is also offering special packs of its signature Belgian waffles called Love Packs. The packs will be available for purchase in person and online for $13 per pack, with $2 from each sale going toward Cincinnati Pride, the volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to hosting the Pride festival and parade every year. Each Love Pack includes traditional, lemon poppyseed, red velvet and birthday cake waffles. Cincinnati's Pride festival and parade take place downtown Saturday, June 28. However, there are events all throughout the month. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Taste of Belgium to donate portion of waffle sales to Cincinnati Pride
CBS News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Philadelphia Pride March, Roots Picnic 2025, Grand Slam Track: Things to do in Philly this weekend
Massive Pride flag making way through Philadelphia to kick off weekend of festivities Massive Pride flag making way through Philadelphia to kick off weekend of festivities Massive Pride flag making way through Philadelphia to kick off weekend of festivities If last weekend was any indication, summer in Philadelphia is shaping up to be one for the books. Whether you're singing your heart out at the Mann Center for Roots Picnic, marching through the city for Pride, or watching Olympians fly around the track at Franklin Field, this weekend offers something for everyone. So lock in, check out our guide and once your game plan is set, send it to your friend's family so they can do the same. Here's what's happening around the city. Philadelphia Pride Weekend One of the best things about Philadelphia is how easy it is to experience various cultures in just a hop, skip and a jump. Celebrate one, walk a few blocks and find yourself entrenched in another. From Rittenhouse to Chinatown, and now all eyes turn to the Gayborhood as Philly kicks off Pride Month. Festivities began Friday, when a 600-foot-long Pride flag was carried through Philadelphia, making stops at landmarks such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and City Hall, where a ceremonial flag-raising took place. The caravan will end in the Gayborhood, just before the weekend's main events. The highly anticipated Pride March and Festival kicks off Sunday at 11 a.m. The march will start at 6th and Walnut streets, head west on Walnut Street and end at 11th and Walnut, where the open-street festival begins from noon to 7 p.m with a full lineup of events. The march and festival is free and open to all ages. No tickets are required. Pride events and gatherings flood the city throughout the weekend at various venues for all to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Roots Picnic 2025 One of the biggest festivals in the city, Roots Picnic, will be taking over Fairmount Park this weekend. The well-known festival is from Saturday, May 31, to Sunday, June 1. Doors for Saturday and Sunday open up at 1 p.m., according to The Mann Center. After a headline change announced last week, the headliners are Maxwell, Philly native Meek Mill and Lenny Kravitz. Other Philly-centered celebrations are Musiq Soulchild's 25th anniversary of his debut album "Aijuswanaseing" and The Roots' 30th anniversary of the band's second album "Do You Want More?!!!??!" The breakdown for the tickets is: Besides the music, there is high anticipation for the food festival. Restaurant includes Black Dragon, Cori's Water Ice, Curbside Creamery, Juiced By B, Pretty Girls Cook, Shugar Shack Soul Food and plenty more. Grand Slam Track at Franklin Field Home of the famed Penn Relays, Franklin Field is set to host another major new track and field event as Grand Slam Track brings its series to Philadelphia from May 31 to June 1. Founded by Olympic legend Michael Johnson, the new league aims to provide elite track athletes a platform to compete regularly and earn major payouts. First-place winners take home $100,000, second-place, $50,000 and third-place $30,000. Yeah, talk about raising the stakes. New Jersey native and four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone headlines the event. The two-time Grand Slam winner will make the rare move from the 400m hurdles to the 100m hurdles this weekend. She'll be joined by fellow Olympic sprinters Gabby Thomas, looking to defend her crown as the 200m queen, and sprinters Kenny Bednarek, Christian Coleman and Andre De Grasse in a stacked men's 200m showdown. Single-day tickets start at $28, with a Saturday-Sunday package available for $40. Races kick off Saturday at Franklin Field. Previous Grand Slam Track events were held in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami. The finale takes place in Los Angeles in late June. Devon Horse Show & Country Fair The 129th Devon Horse Show continues this weekend with its world-class competition and plenty of fun for families to enjoy. Known as the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition in the U.S., Devon draws top riders from around the world. The Devon Horse Show has been held in Devon, Pennsylvania, since 1896. Visitors can also spend the weekend at the County Fair shopping, eating and playing, with dozens of vendors. And we hear the famous lemon sticks are to die for. One of the top events many look forward to is the Budweiser Clydesdales. Celebrating 91 years, the Clydesdales return Saturday night. Gates open at 7 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. General admission is $20, with discounts for kids under 7 and adults over 70. Grand Prix tickets run for $35. Visit the horse show's website for more ticketing options. The show runs through June 1. Brewers vs. Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies continue to build momentum heading into the weekend after taking their last series against their division rival Atlanta Braves. Now, they'll host the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park for a three-game home stand Friday through Sunday. First baseman Bryce Harper will miss his third straight game after being hit by a pitch in his right elbow Tuesday. Here's the ticket breakdown for this weekend series: Black Restaurant Week Adding to an already stacked weekend, Black Restaurant Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is back in the northeast for the fourth year, serving Black-owned restaurants, bakeries and food trucks across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Boston. Only five local eateries are participating in Philadelphia this year, but guests can enjoy everything from savory Caribbean cuisines to delicious seafood boils. Support small businesses while enjoying menu specials on gourmet burgers, jerk chicken and drinks starting at just $5. You can find the full list of participants on their website. Sapphira Cristál Punchline Philly The self-proclaimed jewel of Philadelphia, Sapphira Cristál, returns to Philly to help kick off Pride Month with a bang. The Season 16 runner-up of RuPaul's Drag Race will be performing live at Punch Line Philly on May 31 at 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Tickets to Cristál's shows start at $30. Big Wig Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience The Ultimate Drag Experience is coming to Philly every single Saturday starting this week, all the way to the end of August. The Big Wig Brunch will be gracing the stage at Punch Line Philly in Fishtown starting May 31 at noon. The brunches will have the queens will be doing their favorite performances and most show-stopping numbers, according to Punch Line Philly. The drag experience is 18 and up with a valid ID. It's first-come, first-served with general admission. There is a two-drink minimum per person inside the showroom and doors to the Callback Bar open at 10:30 a.m., according to Punch Line Philly. No cameras and video/audio devices allowed. Tickets for Saturday range from $25 to $26. Tickets for the other Saturday events range from $14 to $26. Pride Promenade & L.U.V. Awards at Philadelphia Art Museum The first weekend of Pride Month is kicking off with many events as a safe space for the community, and this event is no exception. Pride Promenade: Philly's Official Opening Night Event will be at the Art Museum on Saturday, May 31. This will be an an unforgettable evening of celebration, community and queer excellence, according to PhillyPride365. The 21-plus event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for general admission are $50 and VIP admission is $100. "The Promenade & L.U.V. Awards kicks off Pride Weekend with live performances, cabaret-style entertainment, DJ sets, and the debut of the L.U.V. Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations who embody Legacy, Unity, and Visibility in our community," as said on PhillyPride365. Sip City PRIDE on the Water As Pride Month creeps around the way, the fourth annual Sip City PRIDE on the Water is back to help kick off Philly Pride 2025. The 21-plus event takes place on Saturday, May 31, from 5-11 p.m. at Liberty Point, located on Columbus Boulevard in Society Hill. The cover for the festivities is $15 from 5-6 p.m. and $20 from 6-11 p.m. Cash, Venmo or Cash App only, according to PhillyGayCalendar. "Sip City is primarily geared toward queer women, transmen, transwomen, and non-binary folks looking for a safe and fun space for queer community. Gay men are welcome at Pride on the Water, as well," as said on the PhillyGayCalendar. Have weather concerns? In case of icky weather, the event will move to Craft Hall in Old City. F1 Arcade Philadelphia officially opens The wait is over! After months of passing by those vibrant posters covering the construction site, the doors are now open to F1 Arcade Philadelphia. According to the arcade's website, the arcade brings a first-of-its-kind Formula 1-themed arcade bar to the city, offering immersive high-octane racing simulators, F1 watch parties and private event space. Guests can choose from two main game modes: Team Racing, where groups compete for points within the one-hour time limit, or race Head-to-Head, within the 30-minute time limit. Philadelphia joins Boston and Washington, D.C., as one of only three U.S. cities with an F1 Arcade location. As F1 mania continues to surge here in the States, the arcade brings a new level of entertainment to Center City. Visit their website for more on what the arcade has to offer and how to get in on the action. Mayday Parade at the Fillmore Rock band Mayday Parade will be in Philly this weekend for the Three Cheers for 20 Years tour. The band is coming to the Filmore in Fishtown on Saturday, May 31. They are bringing along rock band Microwave, Philly-based rock band Grayscale and emo band Like Roses to this all-ages event. Tickets for general admission range from $157 to $234-plus. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is expected to start at 7 p.m. According to Ticketmaster, $1 from every purchased ticket will be donated to the Ally Coalition. "TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, social media campaigns, etc," the organization said on its website.
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7 hours ago
- Lifestyle
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Levi's Showcases Historic Queer Symbols in New Pride Collection
Weeks after Levi Strauss & Co. shareholders shut down an attempt to dismantle the company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Levi's unveiled its 2025 Pride collection and campaign dedicated to togetherness and the importance of safe spaces for all LGBTQIA+ people. The new collection empowers wearers to 'express their authentic selves while honoring the collective strength found in communal spaces,' Levi's stated. More from Sourcing Journal Linen and Loose Fits Top Summer Denim Trends Beyoncé Reimagines the Classic Levi's Logo Tee Teens Want Baggy Jeans and Levi's For the collection, the San Francisco-based brand, which makes an annual $100,000 donation to Outright International, a global organization working to advance human rights for LGBTQIA+ people all over the world, pulled from the history of queer iconography. The Pink Triangle, a symbol of pride, remembrance, and resistance in the LGBTQIA+ community, is featured on a mesh top and graphic tee. A denim cap and the Pride One Family Trucker features the phrase 'I know you know.' The jacket also boasts a rainbow-themed bandana patchwork design on the back. Black denim coordinates include the Levi's Pride Icon Skirt and the Pride Denim Moto Jacket. The Pride 468 Loose Shorts comes in a vintage light wash and has a black and pink tab on the back pocket. A Western bandana combines Levi's signature motifs with queer symbols. A canvas tote features a patchwork star design used throughout the collection. Additionally, Levi's is partnering with San Francisco–based tattoo artist José Luis Sanabria of Castro Tattoo to create a limited-edition Levi's Tailor Shop collection of eight embroidered patches and four stamp designs. Sanabria is known within the Queer community for cultivating a safe, inclusive space for self-expression through the art of tattooing. The Levi's Tailor Shop Pride Collection by José will be available starting June 1 at U.S. and Canada Levi's Tailor Shop locations, while supplies last. The collection is brought to life in a Pride campaign called 'Meet You In The Park' and by a cast that embodies the spirit of community. The cast includes country musician Shayne Gottlieb, co-founder of They Move, a community movement practice in L.A.; Nora Foss, an artist, musician, chef, and operations specialist; Malia Spanyol, owner of Mother, a queer neighborhood bar in San Francisco; Sadyr Diouf, a DJ, producer, model and actor; and Alicia Sadler, a writer, director, artist, producer and art director.
