Pride Festival of Central PA
Pride Festival of Central PA, alternatively called PrideFest of Central PA, is a non-profit which hosts a three-day annual gay pride event that takes place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
| Pride Festival of Central PA | |
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| Genre | LGBT, gay pride |
| Dates | Last Saturday in July |
| Location(s) | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Years active | 30 |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Attendance | 5000 |
| Website | centralpapride |
History
The first pride event in Central Pennsylvania took place in Linglestown, Pennsylvania in the late 1980's. From there it was moved to Ski Roundtop and Harrisburg Area Community College before eventually finding a long term home in Riverfront Park in 1992, when it was also formed as a non-profit. The festival now features musical acts, drag queens, and attracts thousands of attendees. In 2018, it became the first Pride to ever take place on a US State Capitol when it was held at Soldier's Grove, Pennsylvania State Capitol. In 2020 and 2021, the Festival was cancelled due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently
On July 30, 2022, it is anticipated that the Central PA Pride Festival will return. 3 days of events will include: Voice United - a pre-Pride concert presented by The Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus, and MCC of the Spirit Choir, on Friday night before Festival. Pride Festival - held in Harrisburg on the last Saturday in July. Entertainment includes bands, drag shows, Family Zone, vendors, and food. Spirits United - Sunday church services celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.