Pride Month events happening in West Virginia in 2024

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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Here are some of the Pride Month events happening this June in West Virginia.

Rainbow Pride of West Virginia in Charleston – June 1

Even before June starts the Rainbow Pride of West Virginia had started events in Charleston. On May 31, there was be a Drag Race & Block Party, and the Pride Parade & Festival following on Saturday, June 1. This is the largest Pride event held in West Virginia and featured big names like Ru Paul’s Drag Race contestant Jade Jolie. For more information, click here .

Fairmont Pride – June 8

PFLAG is hosting Fairmont Pride at the Fairmont Greenspace at 105 Adams St. According to a Facebook event , the celebration will be family-friendly and include live music, vendors, and more. Some of the artists scheduled to perform are listed here .

Parkersburg PrideFest – June 8

Parkersburg Pride is holding several events this summer, with the largest being PrideFest in Parkersburg City Park on June 8. More details will be added to the group’s website and social media .

Pride on the Plaza in Wheeling

This celebration in downtown Wheeling will be family-friendly and include live music, food trucks, art installments, and vendor booths, according to a Facebook event . It will take place between 3-9 p.m. at Heritage Port Plaza.

Morgantown Pride Block Party – June 15

Morgantown Pride is holding its annual block party on Saturday, June 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, which will feature live entertainment from bands and drag performers, as well as food and vendors. Afterward, there will be an afterparty at The Apothecary and a showing of “Luca” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” at the park amphitheater . Earlier in the week, the Morgantown Pride Parade will be held at 7 p.m. on June 13 in downtown. For more information, visit the Morgantown Price Facebook page .

Pride in the Park in Huntington – June 15

This event at Ritter Park in Huntington costs $15 per ticket and includes PG-13 level entertainment, which will be announced closer to the event. The Facebook event encourages attendants to bring their own beverages, food, chairs and “bougieness.”

Pride in the Park in Berkeley Springs – June 22

This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Springs State Park. The event includes performances, food trucks, vendors, games, face painting and more and is advertised as family-friendly. For more information, check out the Facebook event .

Lost River Pride in Lost City – June 22

This event at the Lost River Farmers Market in Hardy County will include live music, food trucks, delicious snacks, and games, according to the Lost River Pride’s website . There will also be a Pride Brunch the following day on June 23.

Putnam Pride in Hurricane – June 29

More than 500 people are expected to come to Valley Park for this year’s Putnam Pride. According to a Facebook event , there will be local entertainment and vendors as well as community resources from noon to 4 p.m. More details are available on Putnam Pride’s Facebook page .

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