Pride Month is here, and Germanna is excited to share a series of vibrant local events celebrating diversity, inclusion, and love. This year's theme, 'Embrace Your Pride,' invites everyone to embrace their true selves, promote understanding, and unite as a community. Pride Month is about more than just rainbows—it's about living authentically, fostering acceptance, and standing together in solidarity.
LGBTQ+ Mixer
June 1 · 4 to 6 p.m. · Free
Fredericksburg Area Museum
907 Princess Anne Street,
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Join the Fredericksburg Area Museum on the first Saturday of each month as they prepare for the historic installation of "Out and About," an exhibit focusing on the history and stories of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Fredericksburg area.
Culpeper Pride Festival: True Colors
June 2 · 12 to 5 p.m. · Free
Mountain Run Winery
10753 Mountain Run Lake Road
Culpeper, VA 22701
Come out and celebrate love with Culpeper PRIDE, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community. Their second annual festival will include vendors, musical artists, family-friendly activities, and inspirational speakers from members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Lunch and Learn: How to Be an Ally
June 14 · 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. · Free
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Howell Branch
806 Lyons Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Listen to a panel of local organizations and individuals representing the LGBTQIA+ community discuss how to be an effective ally. Questions and feedback are welcome!
Fredericksburg Nationals Pride Night Fireworks Game
June 21 · 6 p.m. · $10-112
Virginia Credit Union Stadium
42 Jackie Robinson Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services is partnering with the Nationals to bring you Pride Night Fireworks. Grab your game tickets and save the date! Gates open at 6 p.m. and the first pitch is at 7:05 p.m.
Rainbow Reads Book Club
June 26 · 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Free
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
All LGBTQ+ and allies are welcome at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library's Rainbow Reads book club. This June, the club will discuss Heartstopper, Volume 1, by Alice Oseman.
FXBG Pride March & Festival
June 29 · 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Free
Riverfront Park
701-705 Sophia Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Join Fredericksburg Pride's fourth annual FXBG Pride event. Speeches begin at 10 a.m., followed by a procession through downtown. The festival that follows in Riverfront Park will include musical performances, local vendors and organizations, raffles, and more.