Get excited! This June, we’re going to be hosting Allentown’s FIRST EVER PRIDE FESTIVAL — and we want you to be a part of it!

LAVENDER LUX is a community pride festival organized by Venice Pascual (@_venice___) and Mel Kleeburg (@fuzzysalad), brought to life by all of you 🧚🌈✨

Our past experiences at pride festivals have sometimes felt more consumptive than participatory. At LAVENDER LUX, we want to create a space where our community can actively engage, connect, and become an integral part of the celebration.

We’ll be offering a range of free classes, artistic opportunities, interactive entertainment, and more—inviting everyone to contribute and create with us!

We aim to provide a platform for artists and creators who are often overlooked in mainstream pride events, with a focus on uplifting queer BIPOC and trans voices.  We believe that dedication to inclusive representation will attract a wide, diverse audience to our unique celebration.

Ultimately, we want this festival to be a reflection of us—crafted by our community, for our community.

Through our deep community ties, we’ve brought together local LGBTQIA+ artists, creators, and educators to provide diverse programming to attendees.  We aim to benefit our community by providing:

• Employment and networking opportunities for those staffing the event.
• Meaningful experiences that allow attendees to connect with and learn from community leaders.
• A space for attendees to experience communal joy with no financial barriers to entry.
• Increased foot traffic and visibility for Allentown businesses.

Applications for Visual Artists, Vendors, Food Vendors, and Volunteers are open 💜✨

Don’t fit into one of these categories, but want to collaborate with us? Just send us a DM.

Venues Spotlight:

One block! Three venues! A full day of creation, movement, and queer joy!!!

RE360 WAREHOUSE
🪩 Room 1: DANCE FLOOR (1–7pm)
Beats brought to you by Pittsburgh Open Decks and our headliners. Garage door stays open for airflow, vibes, and easy access 🕳️

🛍️ Room 2: VENDOR MARKET (1–7pm)
An indoor market spotlighting queer artists, artisans, and small businesses!

🎨 Room 3: ART ACTIVITIES + GALLERY (1–7pm)
Showcasing art from regional queer artists alongside local resources, open craft tables, and communal art activities! Get inspired by the art around you🖌️✨

LITTLE GIANT STUDIO 
🎭 Workshops (12–6:30pm): Dance, yoga, makeup, & more!
Workshops + Signup Sheets TBA

BOTTLEROCKET SOCIAL HALL
🎭 Workshops (12–3pm)
🌟 Performances (3–6:30pm): Drag, vogue, burlesque, & live music from local queer talent!

DJ Sets by:

💟 Paula Jean B2B Lemonline 💟
Iconic electronic music duo going B2B
@pineapplehandz, @__lemonline

💟 huny xo 💟
Most Beautifullest HBIC ✨
@hunyrocks, @mostbeautifullest

Live Performances by:

💟 lys scott 💟
Explosive live musical artist 🔥
@thelysscott

💟 Rachel Ann Bovier 💟
A lively variety show from Pittsburgh’s poetess ✨
@rachel_ann_bovier