Dilworth Park and Philadelphia Gay News will celebrate universal love during its “Skate Pride Love” event next week.
Members of the community are welcome to enjoy a night of festivities Jan. 23.
DJ Carl Michaels will provide music throughout the evening while drag-performer Brittany Lynn of Philly Drag Mafia will entertain the crowd. Attendees will also enjoy drink and menu-item specials inside the Rothman cabin.
The event marks the second time PGN has coordinated Skate Pride Love, with the first event taking place last February in partnership with DVLF and the Center City District.
Temple University’s LGBTQIA+ a cappella group, Pitch, Please! will also perform.
Joshua Carter, a Temple junior and performer in the a cappella group, said events like these are important to draw the community together.
“We try to perform on campus and off campus at events like these to support our community and just give exposure and entertainment,” Carter said.
He added that the group loves events such as Skate Pride Love.
“We think they’re really important because anything that will foster a sense of community is really beneficial.”
Temple participates in local events and activities in order to engage with alumni, prospective students and family populations, according to Temple marketing director Francesca Reynolds.
“As Philadelphia’s public university, it is important for us to partner with organizations that contribute to the vibrancy and prosperity of the city,” Reynolds said.
Reynolds added that “it was a great opportunity to support one of our LGBTQIA+ student groups.”
“Temple celebrates diversity of our student body, so we are always looking for ways to promote their talents and successes,” Reynolds said.
“Skate Pride Love” will take place 6-9 p.m. Jan. 23 at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/139143610120161/.