From the parade winding through city streets to a packed festival at Allegheny Commons Park West featuring local organizations, artists, and vendors, Pittsburgh Pride once again demonstrated the strength and diversity of the region’s queer community. The festival stages kept ...
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th. Americans’ support for LGBTQ+ rights has slid downward after peaking in the early 2020s, according to a new Gallup poll. Support for marriage equality has been steadily declining since it reached an all-time ...
Big hair, bigger personalities, and one absolutely packed block party, Jimbo’s Pride weekend stop at 5801 Video Lounge delivered exactly the kind of joyful chaos fans hoped for. On Saturday, June 6, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star headlined an outdoor ...
Pride means something different to everyone. For some, it’s a celebration. For others, it’s a chance to connect with community, meet new people, and feel seen. And for many LGBTQ+ people, Pride remains one of the few places where they ...
The first Dyke March in the United States was held in 1993 in Washington, D.C. by political organizers such as the Lesbian Avengers, as a way to speak out against lesbian erasure and other intersectional issues within the larger queer ...
Thousands lined the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh as an unprecedented number of marchers, community organizations, businesses, and allies filled the 2026 Pittsburgh Pride Parade route. These photos capture just a small glimpse of the energy, color, and pride that made ...
After months of uncertainty surrounding funding, Pittsburgh Pride 2026 delivered one of the most successful celebrations in the event’s history. Estimates put attendance at more than 300,000 people who attended Pride festivities throughout the weekend, making it one of the ...
I’m writing this on June 1, 2026, the first day of Pride. Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and history and to demand full protection of LGBTQ+ people under the law. It’s also a great time for ...
Among the vehicles carrying grand marshals at the Pittsburgh Pride Parade this year, one convertible traveled the parade route without a passenger. The empty vehicle was included in honor of Kathi Boyle, a longtime community leader and 2011 Pittsburgh Pride ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify Updated June 8, 2026, at 5:20 pm. Well. How’s everyone feeling? Actually, don’t answer that. Some of us are still recovering. Pittsburgh Pride 2026 came and went in a blur of hugs, performances, reunions, celebrations, glitter, ...
Within the last ten years or so, Pittsburgh has gone through a renaissance of nightlife and cultural establishments in and around the city. From local dive joints to high-end experiences, Pittsburgh truly has a little bit of something for everyone ...
How many times have you marched so far this month? Seems like there’s always a reason to gather and walk during Pride, but save some time for yourself, too. You’ll want to reflect, rest, and read these great books about ...
On behalf of the 34th Legislative District, it is my honor to welcome 2026 Pittsburgh Pride with the QBurgh family. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I love all that Pittsburgh Pride represents. It’s a true celebration ...
Pittsburgh’s queer nightlife scene is a little gritty, a little glamorous, deeply community-rooted, and wildly more diverse than outsiders often expect. From historic dive bars and sweaty dance floors to queer ghost-themed lounges and neighborhood karaoke spots, the city offers ...
New Orleans bounce legend and queer cultural icon Big Freedia will perform at the Pittsburgh Pride Festival on Sunday, June 7, at 4 p.m. on the Pennsylvania: Great American Getaway Main Stage at Allegheny Commons Park West. Known worldwide as ...
Upated June 8, 2026 at 5:11 pm. Corrected locations. The Pittsburgh Equality Center has launched a new Little Queer Libraries initiative, placing LGBTQ+ books and resources at five locations throughout the region. Modeled after the Little Free Library concept, the ...
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 ...
Updated on June 6, 2026, at 9:34 pm. Pittsburgh Pride Weekend returns to Allegheny Commons Park this weekend, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, bringing together thousands of LGBTQ+ people, allies, families, artists, performers, organizations, and businesses for ...
Nationally, we’re currently seeing a rise in cases of drug-resistant Shigella – especially in the community of men having sex with men. While most cases have been seen on the West Coast of the USA, Central Outreach also diagnosed a ...
Pride has always been both a celebration and a declaration of joy, of resistance, and of our collective commitment to each other. This year, that dual purpose feels especially urgent. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people are facing an unprecedented wave ...
Red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, violet… chartreuse? With Pride month comes many celebrations and marches in support of the LGBTQ Community and the many symbols and flags that have come to represent the varying communities that make up the ...
They’re everywhere now, the documentaries about this or that famous person, and we’re not complaining, but there are so many of them. We watch the queer essentials — Kylie Minogue — and we ignore the others. But we will 100% ...
It is truly an honor to represent Pennsylvania’s 24th Legislative District in the PA House of Representatives. Whether I’m writing legislation in Harrisburg, voting on the House floor, or meeting with constituents in Pittsburgh, I guide my words and actions ...
Scan the news stories of the most consequential LGBTQ+ moments of the past three decades and the name Cathy Renna, a publicist who’s been on the frontlines since the late 1990s, repeatedly comes up. A publicity guru who’s worked with ...
The Pittsburgh Pride Parade is about to kick off and a pack of motorcyclists rev up the crowd with a roar. Anyone in Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community who wants to ride in the vanguard are welcome, a tradition almost as old ...
As we begin Pride month, I am proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ Community as we celebrate the history and accomplishments of the community in Pittsburgh, nationally and worldwide. As Mayor, I plan to make sure that your voices are ...
Updated June 1, 2026, at 1:40 pm. Kathi Boyle, a longtime human services leader whose work helped expand HIV/AIDS services in Western Pennsylvania beyond the populations initially served during the epidemic’s earliest years, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, after ...
Pride season 2026 officially kicked off this past weekend with Garfield Pride on Saturday, May 30, and Ross Pride on Sunday, May 31! Check out all the photos! Photos by Jeff Freedman. Tap to view full photo. Garfield Pride Pride ...
We in Allegheny County continue to commit ourselves to the goal of building bridges to give LGBTQIA+ people a safe space where they are recognized, welcomed, accepted, and celebrated. This month, we not only acknowledge our strides in achieving this ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify Well. We made it. The Big Queer Week is finally here. The outfits are being assembled. The group chats are malfunctioning. The weather apps are getting refreshed every seven minutes. And somewhere in Pittsburgh, at this ...
Kesha has always made music for the ones who don’t quite fit — the glitter-covered misfits, the too-loud, the still-figuring-it-out. You know, the animals, as she calls them. In this conversation — one of her most candid — Kesha talks ...
From May to September, celebrate your true colors with Pride events of every size. ...
From Commander Eric BakerLGBTQ+ Liaison, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police As Pittsburgh enters Pride season, communities across the city will gather for events centered on visibility, celebration, advocacy, remembrance, and connection. For many people, Pride events are joyful. Others may also ...
This year, I’ve been hearing something different. I’ve heard people say, “Pride feels canceled.” I’ve heard people say that without a big headliner at Stage AE, something is missing. I’ve heard people say we should strip it all back and ...
For Donny Donovan (he/they), owner and founder of Free Will Health and Wellness, fitness goes beyond the physical realm. Donny was born and raised in Pittsburgh and is a member of the LGBTQIA+ trans community. Growing up, he was very ...
The amazing part about being around and active in our community for over 40 years is the perspective it gives you. From the early days of organizing LGBTQ events as a co-founder of the Steel City Softball League back in ...
I don’t like billionaires. I think having that much money while so many people suffer for lack of resources is immoral. That said, there’s one billionaire with whom I agree on at least one issue: trans athletes participating in high ...
It’s hard to believe that Charlie Kirk died only eight months ago. Honestly, it feels like years ago. It feels like yesterday. It feels like time is a cruel trick, a series of absolutely insane events perpetuated by a continually gaslighting ...
A princess has claimed her crown. On Thursday night at 5801 Video Lounge & Cafe, Pittsburgh drag entertainer Kaydence McQueen was crowned Miss Glitzburgh Pride 2026, succeeding inaugural titleholder Calipso after an evening of glamour, performances, and enough rhinestones to ...
Allegheny County Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to codify federal Prison Rape Elimination Act protections into county law, creating local safeguards for incarcerated people, particularly transgender women and intersex people, even as the Trump administration moves to weaken those standards ...
Key Takeaways What Is HIV Treatment? HIV treatment involves medications called antiretroviral therapy (ART) that help control the virus and prevent it from multiplying within the body. ART helps reduce the amount of HIV in the bloodstream, which is commonly ...
For Calvin Ecker (he/him), discovering queer zines and discovering trans community happened almost simultaneously. At the same time he was beginning to understand queerness in the adult world, through friendship, relationships, and online spaces, he also encountered the phrase “T4T,” ...
SHARON, Pa. — After years of serving the local LGBTQ+ community, Mercer County’s only LGBTQ+ organization is closing following ongoing financial challenges. Even so, supporters gathered this weekend not only to say goodbye, but also to celebrate a new state-recognized ...
The dizzying career heights and details of personal turmoil in the life of the late legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen are well documented, as is the status of his deep friendship with the late fashion editor Isabella Blow, his mentor ...
Allegheny County Councilwoman Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis was elected president of Allegheny County Council on Tuesday, formally replacing Pat Catena after weeks of escalating political fallout surrounding anti-trans campaign rhetoric that triggered widespread public backlash and ultimately forced Catena from council leadership. ...
You’re all geared up. You’ve got your best parade-walking shoes, your coolest tee, your most-comfortable shorts, and a rainbow flag to carry. You’re set for Pride, but before you go, try one of these great new books about LGBTQ life ...
The self-proclaimed “Worst Drag Queen in Pittsburgh” is officially royalty. Last night at P Town Bar, Kara Sells captured the title of Mx P Town Pride 2026 after an evening of drag, glamour, and queer chaos. Wearing a glittering silver-and-black ...
advertisement Listen on Spotify Pride Season Has Officially Arrived Okay. We can stop pretending Pride season is “coming soon” because it’s here. You can feel it everywhere now. The group chats are impossible to follow, everyone suddenly has “just one ...
Dreams of Hope is a queer arts organization centering queer youth and empowering them through various art forms. Through the power of the arts, Dreams of Hope provides the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and allied ...
It doesn’t take long for Melissa Etheridge to feel like an old friend. Seconds into our latest conversation, she’s already asking what I think of her new album — “Rise,” her first in seven years — and within moments we’re ...