Greetings:
It is my honor to welcome everyone gathered for the 2026 Pittsburgh Pride Month Celebration.
William Penn founded our Commonwealth on the principles of fairness and tolerance, and I believe we must continue to be a place that pays faithful tribute to those core values. LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians have been instrumental in the development of our state’s economic, cultural, spiritual, and political industries. Together, we are creating a Commonwealth that is committed to supporting these individuals and beyond by creating environments of greater diversity and inclusion for our collective well – being. My record on LGBTQ+ rights and nondiscrimination has been clear; as long as I am Governor, Pennsylvanians will have the right to marry who they love and be who they are. I applaud QBurgh for advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance and non-discrimination through education, social involvement, and outreach endeavors. This organization and its partners have touched the lives of countless people and continue to uphold our Commonwealth’s core principles .
We must remain committed to continue working together to support LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians by advancing legislation, breaking down barriers, and celebrating diversity and who we are as a Commonwealth. I encourage all Pennsylvanians to celebrate this important observance and continue to work toward liberty and justice for all — keep showing up!
As Governor, and on behalf of all Pennsylvanians, I am honored to welcome everyone to the Pittsburgh Pride Month Celebration. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable event and continued success.
GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, this fifth day of June two thousand twenty-six, the year of the Commonwealth the two hundred fiftieth.
Governor Josh Shapiro