Pride season is now upon us, so make sure to fill your calendar with the parties and parades celebrating the LGBT community throughout the region.
Jersey Pride
Noon-7 p.m. June 7
Asbury Park
Live performers, food, vendors and more will be offered at the annual parade, rally and festival; jerseypride.org.
Philadelphia Pride
11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 14
Penn’s Landing
Parade sets off from 13th and Locust streets, with gates at Penn’s Landing opening at noon and parade contingents arriving at 1 p.m. Admission to the festival is $15, with Fran Drescher headlining, along with Alex Newell of “Glee” and Puddles Pity Party; Phillygaypride.org.
Lancaster Pride
Noon-6 p.m. June 20
Buchanan Park
Live entertainment, vendors and more highlight this festival bringing together Central PA’s LGBT and ally communities. Admission is $5; centralpalgbtcenter.org.
Annual Reminders Block Party
July 5
Philadelphia Gayborhood
Several of the original participants of the 1960s LGBT-rights demonstrations will be on hand to dedicate the city’s new rainbow crosswalks during the street festival.
Reading Pride
Noon-6 p.m. July 19
Centre Park,
733 Centre Ave., Reading
Musicians, dancers, drag performers, artisans and vendors will all come together for a day out in the park. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free; readingpridecelebration.org.
Central PA Pride
11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 25
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Festival features food, vendors, activities, a family zone, drag performances and more; centralpapride-
festival.com.
Delaware Pride
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1
Legislative Hall, Dover, Del.
Live entertainment, food, vendors and more will be presented at the annual festival; delawarepride.org.
Equality Fest York
Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 2
Royal Square, York
The arts and cultural festival will celebrate LGBT rights and marriage equality; gaynepa.com.
Pride in the Park
Aug. 23
Cedar Beach Park, Allentown
The annual Lehigh Valley Pride event returns for a day of entertainment, games, vendors and artisans; prideglv.org.
South Jersey Out in the Park
Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 13
Cooper River Park,
Cherry Hill, N.J.
Drag performers, vendors, food and more highlight the festival; snjgaypride.org.