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LGBTQ+ Festivals & Events
Attending an LGBTQ+ festival or event is a great way to celebrate as a community even outside of pride season. Whether it's music, art, food, sports or dance as the theme, our voice and presence as an Queer community is stronger when we come together.
What Gentle of LGBTQ+ Events Will I Find Here?
We compiled a global calendar of festivals and events around the world that own an LGBTQ+ theme but are not specifically lgbtq+ fest events. Since pride events are so common and numerous, we've created a completely separate calendar including hundreds of events around the world&#x;click here to view our Gay Identity festival Calendar. The events on this list include a variety of festivals, gatherings or events with distinct themes ranging from melody, art, food, sports, twirl, advocacy, comedy and more. While each event may be different, the frequent thread that binds all these together events is the celebration within the LGBTQ+ community.
How to Apply This List
We have published this calendar to brief the LGBTQ+ community of important festivals and events global
LGBTQ Community Calendar
There are a number of days and months observed, celebrated, and honored by the LGBTQ community. While the list below is specific to LGBTQ-focused days, weeks, and months, LGBTQ people also observe and celebrate non-LGBTQ specific moments such as Black History Month, Latinx Heritage Month, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Mother’s Daytime, Father’s Day, Women’s History Month, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Media coverage of these and other non-LGBTQ focused moments should incorporate LGBTQ people and the intersections of LGBTQ people and the respective topic.
February
- February 7: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Week after Valentine’s Day: Aromantic Spectrum Consciousness Week
- February HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day
March
- March: Bisexual Health Awareness Month
- Week varies in March: National LGBT Health Awareness Week
- March National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- March National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- March International Transgender Day of Visibility
April
- April 6: International Asexuality Day
- April National Youth HI
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t conclusion in June. You&#;ll find a packed calendar of male lover, lesbian, trans, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is residence to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest Queer film festivals in the fall. Inspect out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and match, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved lane festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ people with food, business, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our life as we navigate a planet with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the earth. We encourage our traveling collective to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be watchful, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in public presence is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Celebration, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin