7 ways to celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month, a time of reflection, celebration and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re looking for Pride Month inspo, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 7 ways that you can celebrate Pride Month this year…

1. Attend a Pride Month event

There will be many Pride events happening in your local area. From iconic parades to smaller gatherings, do some research and see what’s on near you.

Take a look at just some of the Pride events happening:

• Penzance Pride: 1st June 2024
• York Pride: 1st June 2024
• Blackpool Pride: 8th-9th June 2024
• Oxford Pride: 8th June 2024
• Wolverhampton Pride: 8th June 2024
• Cambridge Pride: 15th June 2024
• Stoke on Trent Pride: 15th June 2024
• Cardiff Pride: 22nd June 2024
• Edinburgh Pride: 22nd June 2024
• Sheffield Pride: 22nd June 2024
• Plymouth Pride: 22nd June 2024
• The Pink Picnic, Salford: 22nd June 2024
• Dublin Pride: 29th June 2024
• London Pride: 29th June 2024.

2. Volunteer or donate to LGBTQ+ causes

Pride Month is the ideal time to actively support LGBTQ+ causes. Organisations like Outreach Youth and Just Like Us are encouraging young people to get involved in volunteer work. Also, charities like Stonewall, akt and The Proud Trust always appreciate donations.

3. Support LGBTQ+ art and culture

Queer Britain is the UK’s first (and only!) LGBTQ+ museum. Located in London with free entry, it’s the perfect place to visit this Pride Month. Don’t forget to see what your local art galleries and museums have planned during Pride Month too!

4. Read a book centred around LGBTQ+ stories

If you’re looking for a new book to read in June, why don’t you check out Waterstones’ Pride collection? With everything from queer history to LGBTQ+ fiction, you’ll definitely find a gripping book to mark Pride Month.

5. Visit LGBTQ+ bars and pubs

Celebrate Pride Month in the day or during a classic night out at an LGBTQ+ bar or pub. Enjoy the *immaculate* vibes and music whilst supporting a local spot.

6. Watch LGBTQ+ films and TV shows

Choosing what to watch on TV? Disney+ has curated a list of films and TV shows with Pride Month in mind. Grab some snacks and watch LGBTQ+ talent or delve into LGBTQ+ stories. Check out the amazing selection here.

7. Plan a Pride Month celebration with your mates

Pride Month = community. If you fancy a night in rather than a night out, gather your mates and celebrate Pride Month together. Bring the Pride party to you! Turn up the music and create a tasty grazing board or buffet.