How to Celebrate Pride Month During the Pandemic

Since the Pride Parades all over the world are paused due to the pandemic, people aren’t able to support Pride month as they were hoping to. Instead, we’ll have to get creative about how we can contribute to the LGBTQ community without repping in the streets.

Fortunately, there are plenty of covid-friendly activities you can do instead, as well as supporting LGBTQ owned brands and charities that lift up the movement. Do your part today with these unique ways to celebrate Pride month.

1. Join a live broadcast event

Since pride can’t take place in person this year, plenty of people are replacing it with socially distanced events that can be broadcast from anywhere. For instance, Mills James is partnering with NBC4 and Stonewall Columbus to stream the celebration, which will take place on June 19.

2. Take part in a fundraiser for charity

If you want to be a better ally, contribute to advocacy organizations and charities. Although in-person events will be canceled, there’s a heightened focus on organizations like Pride Gives Back, which gives grants of up to $3500 to LGBTQ focused organizations.

3. Celebrate virtually

SF and NY pride events might not be going down as usual, but SF Pride will happen during June. There are also plenty of online drag shows, and events on Facebook Live and Instagram Live so you can party at home and catch a DJ set if you’d like. Or, go big and throw a Zoom party!

4. Socially distanced gatherings

With more vaccines being available, a combination of drive-by parties, small gatherings, and outdoor events can be a form of celebrating. If people are cautious, they can spend time in person this way.