Lancaster Pride Announces 16th Annual Festival
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Lancaster County Convention Center
12pm-7pm: 16th Annual Lancaster Pride Festival
Entrance: Corner of Queen St. and Vine St.
3:15pm-4:15pm: Meet and Greet with Aquaria
9pm-1am: All Is Love: Pride/High Fever After Party
Location: Freedom Hall
Lancaster Pride is thrilled to announce its 16th Annual Pride Festival, taking place on June 15, 2024, at the Lancaster County Convention Center.
This year's theme, "Our Streets Are Open to All," celebrates the diverse and resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community, with the festival expanding outdoors into the streets along Vine and Queen for enhanced outdoor activities and a festive atmosphere. This year marks a significant milestone for Lancaster Pride as the organization extends its footprint outdoors. Vine Street will be closed to traffic and opened for celebration, creating a safe, inclusive, and expansive environment for attendees. The decision to enlarge the festival grounds reflects the community's growth and Lancaster Pride's commitment to creating a welcoming space for all to celebrate diversity and freedom.
Craig Kazda, Festival Director for Lancaster Pride, expressed his enthusiasm for this year's event:
"We're here, we're loud, and we're proud! We are incredibly excited for this year's festival as we bring together our community like never before. Expanding into Vine Street is a literal and figurative opening of our arms wider to embrace more attendees, more activities, and more celebrations. We're ready to make this Pride the most memorable and impactful yet!"
Tiffany Shirley, President of Lancaster Pride, also shared her thoughts:
"Pride is a time of joy, reflection, and community. Each year, Lancaster Pride aims to create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for everyone. Our 2024 festival, with its theme 'Our Streets Are Open to All,' invites individuals from all walks of life to join in the celebration. We believe in the power of community and are proud to host an event that promotes such strong messages of inclusivity and love."
The Lancaster Pride Festival will feature a variety of activities, including live performances, food vendors, interactive workshops, and vendor booths, all celebrating the rich diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Headlining this year's festival will be Aquaria, winner of "Rupaul's Drag Race" Season 10. Aquaria, renowned for her boundary-pushing drag performances and her fierce dedication to LGBTQ+ activism, will bring her glamorous and electrifying energy to Lancaster Pride. Her performance is expected to be a highlight of the festival, celebrating diversity, acceptance, and the artistic expressions of the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to her headlining performance, Aquaria will also be involved in a meet-and-greet session from 3:15 - 4:15 PM. Tickets for the meet-and-greet are $25, plus fees.
Tickets
Lancaster Pride Festival: $5, plus fees
All Is Love: Pride/High Fever After Party: $15, plus fees
Drag Queen Meet & Greet with Aquaria, $25.00, plus fees
Important information:
16th Annual Lancaster Pride Festival
Date: June 15, 2024
Location: Lancaster County Convention Center and Vine St.
Entrance: Corner of Queen St. and Vine St.
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Is Love: Pride/High Fever After Party
Date: June 15, 2024
Location: Lancaster County Convention Center (Freedom Hall)
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
EVENT IS 18+ ONLY
To find more information and updates, the public can follow Lancaster Pride on social media or visit their website.
And don’t forget to stop by the Arrive Therapy booth to say hello and grab your AT swag!
The Arrive Therapy team will be at several Pride Events this season to share more about our LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy services and how we can support you or your loved ones on your journey.
Visit the link below to explore what Pride events we will be at this June!