Lehigh Valley Pride Festival

WHEN: Sunday, August 15 (noon to 6 p.m.)

WHERE: Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley (702 N. 22nd St., Allentown) with entry on Washington Street between 22nd and 23rd streets

COST: $10 (all tickets sold at the door), free for youth up to age 13. Individuals ages 14-21 can get a free ticket in advance through our youth program Project Silk Lehigh Valley.

ENTERTAINMENT: A full day of drag and music on stage featuring drag superstars Kylie Sonique Love and Ariel Versace and singer-songwriters Erin McKeown, Crys Matthews and Regina Sayles. Local drag performers will be announced soon! In addition, explore the artist promenade to meet local artists and crafters, and visit the festival mural by Rae Senarighi (@Transpainter on Instagram).

YOUTH PROGRAMS: Lehigh Valley Pride also includes a full day of programs for youth! Kids Space will feature craft making and Drag Queen Story Time for youth up to age 13, and Teen Space will include mural making, silent disco, and more for youth 14-21.

ACCESSIBILITY: Live on-stage ASL interpretation; reserved seating at the stage for older adults and people with disabilities; ADA restrooms; large-print programs. Lehigh Valley Pride also includes the MARS Sober Social Space, an area with games and activities for attendees of all ages, where alcohol will not be present.

COVID-19 SAFETY: The entire event is outdoors. Capacity will be limited this year, and all attendees will receive a free pocket-sized bottle of hand sanitizer upon entry. Masks will not be required, but will be available for anyone who requests one.