Virginia’s PRIDE season spans most of the year — APRIL through NOVEMBER — with so many pride events we’ve had to extend and expand our statewide calendar beyond June’s recognized Pride Month. We have several, large-scale festivals, week-long socials, medium-sized weekend shows and smaller, day-long get-togethers.
Use this 2026 VA State Pride Guide to plan your visit, and enjoy the many communities and attractions while you are here for one of our many pride events.
As you make your event and travel plans, use our statewide list of self-designated LGBT-friendly lodging, dining, shops, craft beverages, outdoors and attractions found at Virginia.org/LGBT. And, Virginians are finding and sharing more of our Queer history, statewide.
Don’t forget to wear your Virginia is for Lovers Pride Gear!
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Visit Virginia.org/LGBT for more local events and trip ideas
