1st Reading Pride March & Rally at City Park in Reading PA
Prides. At City Park , 1044 Washington Street, Reading, PA. United states.
Saturday June 3 2023, 10:00am
1st Reading Pride March & Rally at City Park in Reading PA
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:00AM to 4:00PM EST
Join the Reading Pride Celebration and The City of Reading in marking history for the first-ever Pride March in the City of Reading and County of Berks. The march will begin with a flag raising at City Hall, followed by marchers lined up n 9th st between Washington and Penn St. The marchers will march up Penn St. to City park, where we will conclude with a Pride Picnic and Rally supporting our Drag, BIPOC, and Trans siblings whose rights are under attack across the country. All marchers and spectators are encouraged to wear or display something supporting the Drag, BIPOC, and Trans community. Heels, wigs, gowns, and flags are just some suggestions. Be creative and show your PRIDE.
If your group, business, or organization would like to march with us, please complete the application under the vendor tab. Currently, serving elected officials are welcome to march with the Reading Pride celebration. Political candidates (new or running for reelection) are also welcome and should sign up under the political candidate link.
All Pride organizations and LGBTQ centers across the commonwealth are welcome and encouraged to join us.
All attendees who will join us at the Rally / Picnic after are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, maybe a basket, and just enjoy the day with us in the park, full of music, fun, community, and performers.
Lite food and soft drinks will be provided free by Reading Pride, but donations are much appreciated.
Dress in your pride best, and we will see you there.
If you'd like to march with us, please use the march sign-up under the volunteer tab. If you'd like to perform at the rally, please submit an application under other applications for entertainment.