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Faces & Places: That’s a Wrap on Pride 2022!

Photo by Amanda Cetorelli.

Pride 2022 came to a close with one final weekend of events to celebrate the people and places that make the LGBTQ Community of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania such a vibrant community. Even though Pride has come to a close, remain proud 365 days a year!

Scott Peterman Retirement Celebration

Scott Peterman served as the Executive Director of the Shepherd Wellness Community from 1999 – 2020. His retirement party was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photos courtesy of Shepherd Wellness Community.

Pride on Bigham @ Bigham Tavern

Dormont Spark/Pride

Emotions sparked in Dormont on Saturday, June 25 for Dormont Spark/Pride. The event took place on Potomac Ave., and lasted from 2 – 8 p.m.



Vendors lined the streets and gave out information and resources for the LGBTQ+ Community. The free event allowed guests to walk through and interact with the vendors, which included Dormont Florist, Moonlit Burgers, and many more local businesses.

Even the Hollywood Theater too part, serving free popcorn and allowing Spark/Pride guests to use their restrooms, and some stuck around for the midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The event brought in over 1,000 members of the queer and ally community of all ages.

Photos by Amanda Cetorelli.

2nd Annual Scottdale Pride 2022

Renaissance City Choir Pride 2022 Concert “Like a Rainbow”, Day 1

Photos by Jessica Snyder.

Hugh Lane Wellness Chosen Family Cookout

Photos courtesy of Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation

Westmoreland Pride Prom

Photos courtesy of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Pride Night with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Renaissance City Choir Pride 2022 Concert “Like a Rainbow”, Day 2


Save the date for 2023!

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