June 24, bringing drag queen story time, a talent show and a Pride-themed fashion show to downtown. Appleton Pride 2023Īppleton's third-annual Pride is back in Jones Park from 1 to 8 p.m. Those who purchase box seat tickets using the promo code "pride" during Pride Night will get rainbow Timber Rattlers socks. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are having a Pride Night for the team's June 20 game. In addition to XS Nightclub, LGBTQ clubs such Napalese Lounge in Green Bay and The ReMixx in Neenah will also be hosting drag shows each weekend during Pride Month. Local drag queens Kelli Jo Klein, Ellah Maeaux and Shebly Cummins will join the show for a night of prideful dancing and lip-syncing. June 17 at the Green Bay venue located at 1106 Main St. Local drag queens Mercedes Benzova and Loretta Love Lee will serve a Femme Fatale drag show in honor of Pride Month starting at 10 p.m. No Pride Month is complete without a drag show. June 1 for a Pride party with proceeds going toward Diverse & Resilient in Appleton, an advocacy group that works with LGBTQ individuals and marginalized community members affected by violence. Main St., in downtown Oshkosh is opening its doors from 6 to 11 p.m. There also will be community resource booths, family-friendly games, musical performances, food and craft vendors. Sunday at the Grand Meridian in Appleton, the free event will have educational sessions on topics such as pronoun use, parenting LGBTQ youth, what transitioning looks like for most people and being an LGBTQ ally. "We want our event to help teach the general public and loved ones of those who are LGBTQIA+ what (Pride) means and why it's important," said Mel Davis, the organization's director of community education and outreach.įrom 11 a.m. To get in the spirit before Pride Month starts, Rainbow Alliance Advocacy is hosting an educational event aimed at providing inclusive training and resources for the LGBTQ community. to make it easier for trans people': Kimberly salon owner on offering gender-affirming services PRIDEducation by Rainbow Alliance Advocacy More: A Neenah LGBTQ club is creating a growing love for drag shows in the Fox Cities Here are six Pride events across northeastern Wisconsin to mark on your calendars: Today, the month is marked with celebrations of identity, reflections of those lost to violence in the community and mounting concerns over the onslaught of emerging anti-LGBTQ bills. This Junes marks the 53rd celebration of Pride Month, which pays homage to the Stonewall uprising that occurred in June 1969 and helped spark the modern gay rights movement. APPLETON – Northeastern Wisconsin's LGBTQ communities are gearing up for Pride Month in June with park festivals, educational events and drag shows.
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