PRIDE

It was a vibrant scene on Newark Avenue today during the 17th annual LGBT Pride Festival. Hundreds crowded in the heart of downtown Jersey City Saturday afternoon to celebrate for the tail-end of Pride Week, which began on Aug. 16.

The streets of Akron filled with color, laughter and smiles as members of the LGBTQ community and allies celebrated the city’s first Pride parade and festival Saturday at Hardesty Park. Isaac Baez, a chair member of the Pride march, said he believes that Pride is not only a celebration, but a justice and equality movement, as well.

This year’s annual Pride parade in Ottawa on Sunday makes history with two high-profile guests, while another guest may ruffle a few feathers for some in the city’s LGBT community. After a week of events to celebrate diversity in the city, the 32nd edition of Capital Pride comes to a close with the marquee event: the Pride parade, and this year is expected to be the biggest one yet.

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the annual Foyle Pride parade in Derry on Saturday. The parade is the highlight of the Foyle Pride Festival which involves a range of events in the local area. A number of the events have already taken place but some others will be held in the coming days. Tomorrow, the Football versus Homophobia’ returns to Bishop’s Field, in Creggan, at 2pm. There will also be a family zone in the Peace Garden in Foyle Street.

For the first time in Pacific Pride’s 41-year history, it will be kicking off this year’s gay pride celebration, starting Saturday morning at 10 a.m., with a march down State Street from De la Guerra Plaza to Chase Palm Park.

Silicon Valley will be filled with Pride this weekend with events celebrating the South Bay’s LGBT community. Saturday, August 26 will kick off with the third annual Proud of My Family event at the Discovery Children’s Museum of San Jose and the 42nd Silicon Valley Pride’s second annual Night Festival. Sunday will be a festive day with the Pride parade and celebration.