Pride Festival of Central PA 2023
Harrisburg will bring on the pride for an annual event next month.
The Pride Festival of Central PA will return to the capital city on July 26, bringing back its Pride Parade to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
“Pennsylvania’s Capital City is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and unity at this year’s Pride Parade! As we embrace the spirit of Pride Month, we invite everyone to come together and participate in this vibrant and inclusive event that honors the LGBTQ+ community,” organizers of the festival announced in a statement on Thursday.
The parade returned last year, after over a decade hiatus.
This year’s parade will kick off the day-long festival, at 10 a.m., starting at City Island, and following the typical downtown parade route. Participants will march up Market, turn down N. 2nd and continue until turning on North Street. The group will then head down N. Front Street back to City Island.
The parade will feature colorful floats, performances and speakers, with two cash prizes being awarded to the floats that best represent “Pride” and this year’s theme of “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now!”
Those interested in participating in the parade can register through June 30, on the festival’s website.Organizers are also looking for volunteers to assist with the parade.
The annual festival will follow the parade, taking place at Soldier’s Grove Park, behind the Capitol, and run through 6 p.m. More festival details will be forthcoming on their website.
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