It’s going to require a lot of finesse,” Volz said. A group of 26 Black drag queens produced a virtual show to benefit Black Lives Matter, for example.įor this year’s Pride Lite, as more details become available, Volz said he’ll post them to the Philly Pride Presents Facebook page. Though the central Pride event was canceled last year, some local queer and trans performers held celebrations. In 1990, when Philadelphia held its inaugural OutFest, it was the first city to host a National Coming Out Day event - and Philly Pride is ultimately what led to the area being called the Gayborhood.
“I think we’re all collectively tired of virtual events,” he said, “so we’re going to try this.” Additionally, FCM Hospitality will host the first-ever Philly Gay Pride Day at Parks on Tap at Trail’s End on Saturday, June 12, from noon to 6pm. Volz said the Philly Pride Presents team is not considering a virtual version of any celebration. The Health Department announced on Tuesday afternoon that starting May 7, outdoor events can operate at 50% capacity - an increase from the previous 20% cap. But each one is subject to review, per Mayor’s Office spokesperson Kevin Lessard. Because orange is an essential color of the rainbow.Philly just started accepting applications for permits to host outdoor events again on April 15. In just one tweet, Gritty showed the way to victory over cyberbullies everywhere and that he’s on our side. Knowing they’d crossed a line and were clearly overmatched, the Penguins immediately backed off. When the Pittsburgh Penguins mocked Gritty’s introduction with a dismissive “lol ok,” the face of Flyers hockey tweeted back the ominous warning: “Sleep with one eye open tonight, bird.” Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Imagesįor another, like the city he represents, the Flyers mascot is unafraid to bluntly speak out for himself at all times, especially when he feels crossed or threatened.
If this doesn’t lead to an endorsement deal with Growlr, nothing will. In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Chamber is proud to shine a light on some of our LGBTQ+. For one thing, he’s all about body positivity. June 2nd, 2021Categories: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. There are further benefits to having Gritty as an ally for the community. Not bad for a mascot less than 1 year old. It includes brown and black stripes and according to Teen Vogue, it’s meant “to represent the racial diversity of the LGBTQ community.” This special Pride flag also originated in Philadelphiam so in one image, Gritty represents the coming together of all races and sexualities in a show of city pride. Look closely at the rainbow flag in Gritty’s orange hands. (Click here) Pride Month features 200+ ways and 30 days to celebrate being gay in Philadelphia. Support Philly’s LGBTQ charities, queer artists and gay-owned businesses. As if to make his feelings about inclusion as clear as possible, Gritty took time from marching in the parade to tweet the following sentiment. Philadelphia - The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection Philly Gay Pride Month More than 280 events in 30 days Philly pride is stronger than ever. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesĪnd during Pride, Gritty again stole the city’s heart, leading the Flyers parade float with rainbow flag proudly in hand. If Rocky Balboa could procreate with a Pat’s cheesesteak. And in 2019, they decided to up the ante on the rest of the league by making hockey’s most popular mascot front and center.Īt the beginning of the 2018-19 season, the Flyers unveiled Gritty, who looked like the answer to the question “What if the Jim Henson company created a muppet out of the ‘Two Minutes for Cross Checking’ penalty?” Simply put, from the day his costume first leaked to the internet, Gritty was Philly sports culture. The Philadelphia Flyers are one of many NHL teams to enter their city’s Pride Parade. Community concerns have manifested largely in the organization. In the face of mounting criticism from community members, the leadership of Philly Pride Presents (PPP) abruptly dismantled its organization and cancelled their September Pride-lite event at Penn’s Landing. And amidst the usual menagerie of floats, costumes, and celebration, a bit of news emerged that marked one of the most exciting developments to hit Philly’s LGBTQ community in the past year: The crowd at the 2019 Philly Pride festival.
Last weekend, Philadelphia held its “largest ever” Pride Parade through Center City.