Although it has grown to become a popular part of many pride events around the world, the parade or party scene isnβt for everyone.
Not every queer is a party queer; some of us love a good brunch, a drag show, a crafting circle, a DnD game, a book club, a video GAYming group, or hell even all of the above! (ππ»ββοΈ)
If youβre not about the party or the social commitment that can come with #Pride, that doesnβt mean you still canβt celebrate! Here are some ways you can celebrate this monthβ¦and tbh the rest of the year too!
1. Check out other pride events your city has going on
A lot of the time, in addition to a parade or the parties, there are family-friendly (aka for kids) events, concerts, marches, drag shows, social meetups, game nights (like bingo!), and more!
If youβre not sure where to find this information, a good place to start is the events calendar on your cityβs website or social media.
2. Watch queer movies
Grab your partner, friends, and/or pets and snuggle up with a good olβ queer movie. Covering a vast amount of movie genres, they can be romantic, funny, spooky, inspiring, sporty, cheesy, and definitely emotional!
Pssstβ¦movies not your thing? Thatβs okay! Thatβs not the only type of content to enjoy - think music, podcasts, tv shows, TikTok & YouTube creators, authors, and more.
3. Support your local LGBTQ+ organizations
If you donβt already know about them, check out your local LGBTQ+ organizations and support them either financially, over social media, volunteering, or by getting involved in other ways.
4. Learn your history!
I hope you know that Pride wasnβt always a party, babe!
Whatβs the point of celebrating if you donβt even know what youβre celebrating for or why!? Get Googling and find out what Pride Month is really all about!π
Pssstβ¦not sure where to start? Search up some of the beautiful & inspirational humans pictured above!
5. Talk to your LGBTQ+ friends
If theyβre willing to chat (because some people have a complicated relationship with their queerness or their experiences), get to know their story, learn more about their perspective as a queer person, or perhaps find out what Pride/Pride Month means to them personally.Β
Whether as an ally or as another queer person, this can open up the door for some great conversations!
6. Rock a (rainbow) flag
Did you know that there are several different flags - other than the rainbow - that were designed for many different identities within the community!? Choose the right one(s) for you and put it on you, your property, your car, or even your desk at work; it all represents love, equality, and of course Pride.
If youβre an ally, proudly showing off a rainbow speaks volumes to your LGBTQ friends and strangers. It lets them know that there is hope, support, and that you personally can create a safe, welcoming space.π
7. Have some hot af queer sex!!!
β¦I mean, obviously!π
Have all of the queer sex:
- With your partner(s)
- With that FWB youβve been wanting to call up
- At a (queer) sex club
- With someone new (while being safe of course!)
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