Doylestown will host its first-ever Pride Festival June 20 to 23.
The multi-day event features a three-day film series at the County Theater; a kickoff cocktail reception at the Zen Den June 20; a block party on State Street June 22; a Stonewall panel discussion following the final film June 23; and various pop-events hosted by local businesses and organizations.
Detailed event descriptions and ticketing information can be found at
DtownPride.com.
“We’re beyond proud to celebrate the many diverse identities of Doylestown and to recognize the significant contributions LGBTQ+ individuals have made to our community throughout history,” said Kris Boger, president of Discover Doylestown and chair of the Pride Festival.
“Local businesses, nonprofits and representatives from the Doylestown community came together and have been working tirelessly to bring this much-needed event to our beloved town.”
Film selections at the County Theater include “Wild Nights With Emily” (PG-13), a romantic comedy based on the life of prolific poet Emily Dickinson, at 7:30 p.m. June 20; “To the Stars” (NR), a black-and-white drama following the lives of two teenage misfits in the 1960s in rural Oklahoma, at 1 p.m. June 22; and “Stonewall Uprising” (PG-13), a documentary on the famous Stonewall riots of 1969. Tickets can be purchased at
DtownPride.com.
The block party will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. June 22, on State Street in Doylestown, and will feature live music and performances, juried vendor booths and family friendly activities.
Doylestown Pride Festival is a collaborative effort of the Borough of Doylestown, Discover Doylestown, Delaware Valley University, A Woman’s Place, Michener Art Museum, The Rainbow Room, Salem United Church of Christ, Borough Council and the Human Relations Commission.
