Faces & Places: FC Pride in the Park 2025

Photo by Jeff Freedman.

On June 29, 2025, Pittsburgh’s North Hills LGBTQ+ community came together for Fox Chapel’s Pride in the Park, a youth-centered and family-focused celebration. The event welcomed LGBTQ+ caregivers, their children, and all chosen families, emphasizing connection and affirmation. Participants enjoyed music, engaging activities, and outdoor games, all while celebrating love, community, and the diverse families within the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

Photos by Jeff Freedman.

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Jeff Freedman (he/him) is a Pittsburgh native celebrating his fourth decade of LGBTQ+ community volunteerism. A co-founder of the Steel City Softball League in 1981, Jeff has remained a dedicated advocate ever since. His leadership includes serving on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission for LGBTQ Affairs, chairing Pittsburgh Pride celebrations from 2005 to 2007, and currently serving as the Pittsburgh Pride March & Parade Co-Chair. In recognition of his lifelong dedication, Jeff was named the 2025 Pittsburgh Pride Grand Marshal. Regular parade-goers will recognize him as the enthusiastic voice on the megaphone organizing the march participants. Jeff looks forward to sharing his best stories—at least the printable ones—with the QBurgh community.