Explore upcoming events below or click here to view events in your community. Kim Gallet, 36, moved from South Florida to Gainesville 11 years ago. Pride is personal for Simons, a professor in the UF College of the Arts, and Brown, who works in finance. Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival October, 2023 Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville, Florida. Perry-Lunardo said PCCNCF will now work with volunteers to create safe alternatives for celebrating Octobers LGBTQ+ Pride History Month. We need more emphasis on bodily autonomy, especially within the queer community, she said. Upcoming Events December 18th 2021 from 12p to 3p Past Events Terry Fleming Day CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE ENTIRE EVENT We invite the community to celebrate the life and service of local human rights activist and PCCNCF co-founder Terry Fleming. Its important to bring younger kids out to events like the Pride Festival that promote love and acceptance for all individuals regardless of sexuality, Shaw said. Pride Community Center of North Central Florida's Pride Days Page, Dear Abby: Transgender playmate poses a challenge to girl's grandma. County Commission candidate Mary Alford said it was the message left behind that evidence of a targeted attack, but adds authorities do not want to release its contents at this time, citing its investigation. COVID-19 Update: The Pride Center remains closed to the general public until further notice.To reach any of our staff members call (352) 377-8915 or email us pccncf@pccncf.orgFor the latest information regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment in the North Central Florida area, visit coronavirus.ufhealth.org and the Alachua County Emergency Management COVID-19 website. Toll free: (866) 778-5002 | Local: (352) 374-5260 Our second virtual Pride celebration showcasing our community organizations, volunteers, leaders, elected officials, businesses, and entertainers that make Pride possible every year. "Our Pride Center is a place where our community can come and be safe and feel welcomed, said James Brown, the centers vice president. The organizations president,Tamara Perry-Lunardo, said the vandal or vandals will not detourtheir work in the community. Gainesville, said her church was founded as a safe space for people of all identities and orientations. He began his involvement with Pride by reaching out to Tamara Perry-Lunardo, president of the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, and starting conversations with her. Gainesvilles inclusivity is its strength, he said, and hes proud of the beacon of acceptance the city has become. This is Rachel Losaccos first pride event; she came out in 2020 during the pandemic. The festival began with drag queens from all over Florida performing to a song of their choice. The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties with PRIDE! The Mission of the PFLAG Organizationis to promotethe health and well-being of lesbian, gay,bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. We've seen 400% yearoveryear growth since inception. If we let that into the space it is going to shut everything else out. Georgia's best festival guide with over 1000 festival events throughout Atlanta, Augusta, Blairsville, Columbus, Savannah, Athens and the entire state. The Pride Parade & Festivalis co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Cultural Affairs. The LA Pride Parade will be on Sunday, June 11. Mule Camp Market Festival - Gainesville 10/13-10/15* - Cumming Greek Festival - Cumming . Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center Thursday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 7 As the day went on, the turf field became a lively dance floor as people flooded in to dance to tunes by artists such as Shania Twain, Lady Gaga and other favorites. While it wasnt their first festival they attended Cape Coral Pride in 10th grade Gainesville Pride brought a lot of firsts, they said. Exp 2022 attendance: 7,000+. She said she has been waiting for months for the festival to take place because she is able to now come out to strangers and the community. Natchez LGBTQ Pride/Y'all Means Y'all Natchez Pride - Oct. 20-22, 2022. The festival also features guests including: Manhattan Prairie Dogs, Aunt. We want to come out and support our people, he said. Price: $225 for Stonewall members; $250 for guests. As a woman of color, representation is so important, Lefkowtiz said. Attacks from those who are threatened by the equality of others mean to push us further into the margins of society and to quiet our voices, Perry-Lunardo said. According to officials, the decision was made after speaking with the community's public health officials. In 2020, the festival and parade had all their in-person events canceled, with the focus turning to virtual events during the time when Atlanta Pride was scheduled to happen. Also, shell probably be wearing yellow. Please consider giving today. Admission tickets are $10 - $100. I definitely try to be very open in my classroom, she said. But since the outbreak of COVID-19, the tradition had to take a pause. It was organized by a group of local residents who had attended the March on Washington for Lesbian Gay Rights on October 11, 1987. Included are LGBTQ+ centric events, year-round and during Pride Season, run by LGBTQ+ business owners and allies. Instead, the festival was an act of resilience meant to show individuals and groups across the state that the LGBTQ community wont back down, Perry-Lunardo said. Please consider giving today. Pride. Annabel Crater, an 18-year-old UF mechanical engineering freshman, said they were astonished by the overwhelming presence of children and families throughout Bo Diddley. XES Whiskey Live - Krootz Brewing Company: March 25. Hours: Sat 2:00-4:00 PM and By Appointment Due to COVID-19 the Pride Center is operating at reduced capacity to the general public until further notice. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. "While this is a painful decision to make, we know that this will help us protect the community we care so much about - and we can all look forward to being together in the future when it is safer for everyone," the Atlanta Pride Committee said on Facebook. This year also saw a break from tradition in its lack of the Pride Parade due to extra expenses and safety measures, Perry-Lunardo said. One of the main things our organization tries to do is promote the wellness and safety of the LGBTQ+ community in Gainesville, she said. Please review the official website or check with the event organizer when planning to attend the event. Events will be held through at least October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month. Manatee Pride is a fundraiser for Prism Youth Initiative, Manatee County's only program that provides services to LGBT and questioning youth. The attack came just weeks before the highly anticipated return of the Gainesville Pride Festival on Oct. 22, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Tractor Bob's Grand Opening: March 23. Gainesville's Pride Festival returns after a two-year hiatus By Katalina Enriquez October 23, 2022 Arts and Entertainment, Florida Good Bo Diddley Plaza filled up with colorful flags and. Pride Community President, Tamara Perry-Lunardo, said they are also going to cancel or postpone other Pride Day events planned for October 2021 due to concerns for public health. Perry-Lunardo said she believes the LGBTQIA community is particularly sensitive to the issues of the pandemic because of its history with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Gainesvilles Pride Festival returns after a two-year hiatus, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. If they need anything, they reach out to us.. Thornebrook Spring Arts FestivalSaturday, March 25, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. India Fest Traditions of India at Legacy Park Multipurpose CenterSaturday, March 25, 12 p.m. 6 p.m. Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day at University Air CenterSaturday, March 25, 10 a.m. 3 p.m, 2023 Pepsi Florida Relays at James G. Pressly StadiumFriday, March 31 Saturday, April 1, Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival at Santa Fe CollegeSaturday, April 1 Sunday, April 2. The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, but Pride Days events will also be held on several Sundays throughout the month. From these issues being brought up, Cavett said the department created its Gender Expression General Order which is the new standard operating procedure for the department and how to treat people who use gender identity. Follow her on Twitter @jiselle_lee. The organization is also planning a screening of a documentary called Behind Closed Doors: The Dark Legacy of the Johns Committee at the McCarthy Moment: The Johns Committee in Florida exhibit at the Matheson History Museum. E.g. The Gainesville Pride festival will take place at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, Oct. 22. Hogtown Craft Beer Festival at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat CenterSaturday, March 25, 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 31st Annual Kanapaha Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Botanical GardensSaturday, March 18 Sunday, March 19, Carson Springs Wildife Open HouseSaturday, March 25. There were families and there were people in their 50s and 60s and it was really nice to see that sort of population being represented.. June 27: Fillmore Pride Resource Fair, 4-7:30 p.m., 250 . Search for: Search. 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By KXII Staff Published: Jun. Mayor Lauren Poe even designated April 28 as Terry Fleming Day after the lifelong Gainesville activist passed on the same day in 2020. Dallas-based queen Marsha Dimes is set to host the event . LGBTQ+ performers a plus. Gainesville Pride is a time for the local LGBTQ+ community and our allies to come together in celebration. And to see yourselves in stories is a key component in cultivating a sense of acceptance, empathy [and] belonging.. JaxRCPride Festival & Cabaret MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Those who showed up at the center helped clean the mess left behind, sweeping up glass and rocks. Thousands celebrated by wearing rainbow colors and marching to Bo Diddley Plaza to the tune of Love Shack by The B-52s. ATLANTA - Atlanta Pride is canceling all in-person festivities for the second year in a row due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. As an African , In previous years, Gainesville Pride hosted a parade in addition to the festival. Still, Gallet recognizes such inclusivity is often at odds with legislation being implemented across the state, she said. Losacco said that she sees online people talking about how when a person is bisexual that they are just straight or just gay but going through a phase., The only thing we are intolerant to is intolerance, she said. The Independent Florida Alligator has been independent of the university since 1971, your donation today could help #SaveStudentNewsrooms. I wish it were different.. Gainesville Pride is one way both old and new city residents go about finding their support system. Other popular LA Pride events like Pride is Universal . Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Its really important to make sure everyone feels welcome.. Those who showed up at the center helped clean the mess left behind, sweeping up glass and rocks. I feel like the governor has closeted me in a way, but I definitely feel like I can still be myself and let everyone know theyre always welcome to come talk with me.. As local drag performers, members of the Gainesville Circus Center, DJs and bands entertained the crowd on the plaza, activists and interest groups like the Alachua County Labor Coalition, Moms Demand Action and National Womens Liberation lined the walkways around Bo Diddley in tents, distributing pamphlets and chatting with walkers. I got [these shoes] ages ago, but they sat in my closet for forever, Crater said. The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida and Planned Parenthood's Gainesville office were similarly vandalized this past weekend. This year, the parade will not occur. Were here, were queerloud and proud., Pride Community Center leaders continue work after longtime leader's death, 'This is who I am. Finally, we said we cant support this anymore.. Veronica Nocera is a third-year journalism major, history minor and The Avenue editor. Other local festivals that have called it quits this fall include the Louisville Pride Festival in Kentucky, Gainesville Pride Festival and Parade in Florida, Freshwater . Pride Cape Coral March 4 - 5, 2023 I saw how much LGBTQ people can be left out of the conversation, Eastman said. This does not represent the values of our community and we cant be defined or stopped by the hate-filled actions of ignorant people.. Recognizing the importance of intersectionality, we work with other marginalized groups for social justice. Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Festival/Columbia SC LGBTQ Pride - Oct. 14-15, 2022. And Im like, Youre 11! Rise & Shine Hosted by Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce: March 14. A lot of christmas eve events like Gospel Choirs, Brunch, Santa Claus Gift Distribution, Christmas Dinners in Gainesville and more are happening. There were extra sanitation stations in place and masks were . Rally/March - June 26 Take PRIDE in Mental Health - June 26 LGBTQ SAVES CommUNITY Picnic - June 26 PRIDE Nights Neon Light Show - June 26 Silver Pride Free Breakfasts - Wednesdays in June Houston Pride Market at Karbach Brewing - June 6 Pride Brunch Paint Party - June 6 Accompanied by her chihuahuas Mo and Stanley, she said events like Pride are one of the reasons shes found the city to be a progressive, welcoming environment. Year after year the predominantly punk rock scene strolls into town for musical mayhem. We think its important to actually show up, he said. Mailing Address: University of Florida Stephen C. O'Connell Center PO Box 115850 Gainesville, FL 32611-5850. Subscribed to personalized events updates! FOX 5 Atlanta. The first Grand Rapids Pride Festival took place on June 19th, 1988. PCCNCFs president Tamara Perry-Lunardo said she was looking forward to hosting the festival again. The two new Gainesville residents from New York decided to attend Pride as an introduction to the local LGBTQ community. The Water State Festival at Depot ParkSaturday, April 15, 12 p.m. 6 p.m. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Party for the PlanetSaturday, April 15 Sunday, April 16, Gators Football Orange and Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumThursday, April 13. Every year when the Pride Center has their Pride Festival event, they always hire us just for security, he said. He speculated that perhaps there were not enough volunteers to organize it this year. It was an introspective moment, he said. As an African , Hundreds of people attended the 2022 Gainesville Pride Festival, which returned after a pandemic-induced hiatus. The festival starts Friday, Sept. 17, with vendors selling homemade items. What God says is, Love your neighbor and love God, she said. Live music will end the night. In October 2019, it hosted the Art in Crosswalks program, which led to the painting of the three rainbow sidewalks downtown that still color Southeast First Street today. We never want people to be left out.. It's very important to have a pride celebration because the LGBTQ+ community exists everywhere, King said. Contact Veronica and Heather at vnocera@alligator.org and hbushman@alligator.org. 46th Annual High Springs Pioneer DaysSaturday, April 29, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Island Grove Blueberry FestivalSaturday, May 6, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. 78th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival at CountryWay Town SquareSaturday, May 20, 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge at Gainesville RacewaySaturday, May 27 Sunday, May 28For the latest events, subscribe to the Whats Good weekly event guide by texting WhatsGood to 22828. He said Pride was so open and welcoming when he reached out. Gainesville holds first ever PRIDE event With Meredith McCown and Meteorologist Tom Hale. She pops out in a crowd with her rainbow eyelashes and rainbow press-on nails. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! Pride Live: July 17, 2021. Smith then came out with an open and affirming church within the last year. But because of the current surge of COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak, the organization decided Aug. 24 to cancel this years Gainesville Pride Festival and Parade. He died in 2017 at the age of 66. To queer people who were alive during that period in history, she said, COVID-19 feels familiar. Tickets for the two-course brunch are $33.46 and can also be purchased on the website. We are the go-between between the LGBTQ Community and the Gainesville Police Department, he said. Add seasonal events and annual festivals to your stay in Gainesville and Alachua County, FL. Its a beautiful day celebrating humanity and love.. Expanded hours coming soon - Address: 3131 NW 13th St., Suite 62, Gainesville, FL 32609 Cavett said he did not know why Pride didnt hold the parade this year like they have in the past. He said the general manager of Sonic is a part of his church. All planned entertainment is family-friendly. Without places where he feels comfortable being himself, Simons said he doesnt know where hed be. Everyone who feels like they are a part of the community is a part of the community.. Details on the 2021 Pride Festival are pending. The vandalism did spark security concerns, Perry-Lunardo said. My heart goes out to the students that are not able to experience that and are yearning for that sort of thing, they said. The Independent Florida Alligator has been independent of the university since 1971, your donation today could help #SaveStudentNewsrooms. 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Supporters of James Ingle, a District 2 City Commission candidate, set up a tent, and Bryan Eastman, the District 4 commissioner elect, talked with attendees in support of Democratic mayoral candidate Harvey Ward. Then there were town meetings with the Pride Center to open the floor for conversations. That experience, he said, solidified his commitment to inclusivity. Tayler King, a 20-year-old UF biology junior and external VP of UFs Pride Student Union, said her organization planned on working with PCCNCF for this years festival. Perry-Lunardo was introduced to the PCCNCF through Fleming. Take it or leave it. On Sept. 24, Pride Center employees learned that someone had vandalized the office, which is located at 3131 NW 13th St, breaking the glass front door and shattering a floor-to-ceiling window. Vendors like Zera Lefkowitz, 39, supported the LGBTQ community through their businesses. Pride festivals returning to north central Florida, honor community members who have supported and contributed to the LGBTQ+ community. Newberry Main Street Spring Festival in Downtown Historic NewberrySaturday, April 1, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Afro Roots Fest 2023 at UF School of Theatre and Dance and Bo Diddley PlazaFriday, April 7 Saturday, April 8. Attending Pride, she said, helps Planned Parenthood bridge the gaps between different demographics. Officials noted the vandalism at the Center came less than a month before the Gainesville Pride Festival, which returns to the city on Oct. 22 after being canceled because of the pandemic in. The event features Equality Floridas Director of Transgender Equality Nikole Parker as the keynote speaker. The Pride Center is known for its activism for LGBTQ rights and for supporting members of the LGBTQ community throughout the region. UF LGBTQ+ Alumni 2022 Homecoming Reunion| Oct. 7-8; Ocala Pride Festival | Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Ride with Pride | Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. rescheduled from Oct. 1 Previously, she was a reporter for NextShark and a news intern at The Bradenton Herald. Don't miss your favorite LGBT Pride Events again. The attack came just weeks before the highly anticipated. Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau The Pride Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) decided today to cancel this year's Gainesville Pride Festival and Parade due to COVID-19. Johnson, a 19-year-old UF womens studies sophomore, said she felt it was important for the organization to make connections with the LGBTQ community. Lefkowitz, a UF graduate and former optometrist, opened her independent bookshop, Compass Collective, in April where she sells and promotes books that highlight historically marginalized authors and characters. Admission: none. Being surrounded by visibly queer members of the community, they said, made them more confident expressing their own identity in public. It is free and open to the public. The Gainesville Sunreports: The attack came just weeks before the highly anticipated return of the Gainesville Pride Festival on Oct. 22, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! Everybody is just happy to be out, he said. Vendors from jewelry shops to various church groups and political candidates spent their Saturday at Bo Diddley. A lot of people in the Trans community were feeling uneasy like how they were going to be treated by the Gainesville Police Department, he said. The event followed vandalism of Pride Community Center of North Central Florida Sept. 24, when the front door and window were found smashed alongside a hateful note. Hate crime investigation. Kodak Black Springs Fest at Exactech ArenaSaturday, April 22, 6 p.m. Tree Fest at Swamp Head BrewerySaturday, April 22, 12 p.m. 11 p.m. 5th Avenue Arts Festival at Santa Fe College Blount CenterFriday, April 28 Sunday, April 30. The Gainesville Pride festival will take place at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, Oct. 22. Tags Bo Diddley Plaza community Downtown Downtown Gainesville Florida Gainesville local North Central Florida Ocala pandemic police Pride saturday transgender, Sarah McKnights legacy will always have roots intertwined with the Gainesville community. "At the Louisville Pride Foundation, pride in our community is at the heart of everything we do, and this . Learn more here. ATLANTA - Atlanta Pride is canceling all in-person festivities for the second year in a row due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. For more information on the Gainesville Pride Days and for a complete schedule ofevents, please visit Pride Community Center of North Central Florida's Pride Days Page. to {{item.tickets.max_ticket_price>=1000 ? Not all attendees personally identify within the community. We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere . Downtown Gainesville Farmers Market: March 11. The festival will feature drag, dance, music and poetry performances. info@visitgainesville.com, Friends of Fleming still remember his love for the Gainesville community. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting and going to the beach. The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but attendees came back in full force adorned in all colors of the rainbow and representing all sectors of the LGBTQ community. The parade ends in the 5 Points business district and is a prime spot to view the parade. Shes disappointed the PCCNCF Board of Directors, festival co-chair and other community members had no choice but to cancel the event to protect the health of the Gainesville community. On Saturday, the . This Florida Film Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, homegrown products and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths. Be a part of inclusive LGBT groups, register for queer and gay events, celebrate the pride month 2023 in Gainesville with pub crawls, adventures and parades. Craft Festival 2021. They had started an LGBTQIA inclusion group together at their local church and shared a passion working with members of the community. His wife, Jessica, identifies as bisexual, and his 9-year-old daughter, Emma, likes boys and girls. Little Rock Arkansas LGBTQ Pride/Central Arkansas LGBTQ Pride - Oct. 15, 2022. The Pride Community Center of North CentralFlorida was found vandalized early Saturday morning with the culprit leaving behind a hateful message. Pride reaches far and wide in North Central Florida thanks to the PCCNCF. Some of our officers now wear pronoun pins, he said. She previously wrote and edited for the Avenue desk and reported for WUFT News. Pride Festival 2023 Parades, Gay Events & Parties In Gainesville Walk the Gainesville Pride Parade 2023 and have a celebratory moment while you host the pride flags and adore your slogan tees that send a loud and clear message. I love the weather; I love the vibe and I love dressing up more than I would at work, she said. For more information, email pccncf@gainesvillepride.org or check the centers website gainesvillepride.org. We felt like it was really important to not just say that but then to actually put in the work of undoing any harm that we were part of and helping build better structures going forward, he said. Stage Blood - Butterfield Stage: March 3 - March 12. Explore Trending Festivals in Florida Gamble Rogers Folk Festival With a rainbow-embroidered police uniform and rainbow sunglasses, Gainesville Police Officer Corporal Michael Cavett provided security for the event. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. The Pride Center is known for its activism for LGBTQ rights and for supporting members of its community throughout the region. July 31, 2021 02:53. . In the summer, when the average for COVID cases each day were low, we were excited to plan for the possibilities of in-person events for Pride Month.. Though Planned Parenthood is typically associated with women, Luciano, a 23-year-old UF marriage and family therapy graduate student, said reproductive health is important for everyone. LGBTQ+ Night @ Dodger Stadium is also confirmed for Friday, June 16, when our World Series-winning Dodgers play the SF Giants. This independent multi-day, multi-venue underground music festival is not merely a festival, but also a family reunion. Here's what we know about Pride 2021 events in Ventura County. The event begins at 10 a.m., and it includes drag performances, local bands and artists, food trucks, face painting and other vendors. The Tampa Pride Street Festival kicked off at 10:45 a.m. and the Tampa Pride 2021 Diversity Parade took place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. We couldn't find LGBT Pride Events in Gainesville at the moment. Smaller, diverse in-person community Pride celebrations spread across San Diego County. Since Petty's death, his fans have organized an annual open, free . The Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the Dont Say Gay bill by critics, has limited the ability of teachers like Gallet to speak about topics of sexual orientation and gender identity since it was signed into law by Gov. 3131 NW 13th St., Suite 62, (352) 377-8915. 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