Faces & Places: Uptown’s First Pride

Photo by Jeff Freedman.

Pittsburgh Pride Group hosted the lively Uptown Pride block party on Saturday. Despite the day’s challenges of hot weather and intermittent downpours, spirits remained high among the enthusiastic participants. The event, held in Uptown in partnership with Trace Brewing, transformed Van Braam Street into a festive hub of community celebration. Attendees enjoyed a wide array of vendors, entertainment, and activities, marking a fantastic conclusion to a month of visibility, joy, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in the city.

Photos by Jeff Freedman.

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native and is in his fourth decade of volunteerism for the LGBTQ Community.  Jeff is one of the founding members of the Steel City Softball League in 1981 and has been an active member of the LGBTQ Community ever since.  Jeff is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs.  He is a past Chair of the Pittsburgh Pride celebrations (’05-’07) and current Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair.  You would recognize him by his voice.  He was the loud one on the megaphone lining up all the March & Parade participants.  Jeff has a lot of great stories to tell and looks forward to sharing the printable ones with the QBurgh Community.