Fredericksburg Pride

All Womens Group - Dinner at Umi
2023-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
All Womens Group – Dinner at Umi Japanese Cuisine

This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.

This program meets on the last Monday of the month – monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!

Monday, September 25th, 6:30-8:30 – Dinner at Umi Japanese Cuisine

Umi Menu: https://umifxbg.com/menu

Cost: Cost of meal – NO purchase necessary to attend
*Please note this is not an Umi Sponsored event*

Accessibility: The restaraunt has wheelchair access and parking. We will be mostly sitting inside. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.

Alt Photo Text: Three sections – tiny purple column, large blue column with text, rainbow column. IMAGES: FXBG PRIDE Logo + Cream circle with SEE YOU THERE text and a rainbow heart. Text states: ALL WOMENS DINNER, September 25tth, 6:30-8:30PM Umi Japanese Cuisine,1500 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Rainbow Reads Book Club
2023-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
An LGBTQ+ and allies book group hosted by Rappahannock Regional Library sponsored by FXBG PRIDE
September: In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Visit our Pride Month page for more library resources.
Suitable for Adults and Seniors
Type: Book Group
Language: English
Location: Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch – 1201 Caroline St. – Room 3.
Date: Wednesday September 20th. Event is held on the third Wednesday of every month @6:30pm.
Accessibility: Rappahannock Regional Library is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to multiple floors. Please contact Rappahannock Regional Library for virual access to this event: sara.parker-gray@crrl.org

Youth Night - VIRTUAL HOLIDAY MEETUP
2023-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
**DUE TO THE HOLIDAY OUR ORIGINAL PLAN TO SKATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS THE VENUE WILL BE CLOSED**

YOUTH NIGHT – Virtual Holiday Meetup
This youth social support event is for all youth ages 13-19 belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community – or family/friends of that are 13-19 years of age!
This program meets on the first Monday of the month – monthly locations subject to change due to that nights activity!
*Please note this is not a Google Sponsored event*
Cost: FREE
Accessibility: We will have Closed Captioning listed on the video, chat will be accessible.
Alt Photo Text: colorful confetti splash background, FXBG PRIDE LOGO, (4) youth kids taking a selfie, Text states: Virtual Meetup, Monday September 4th, 6:30-8:30, Link Listed
Event LINK: https://meet.google.com/kcw-iqsx-tgh (for safety cameras must be temporarily ON so that we may monitor our attendees).

All Womens - Music on the Steps + Dinner @ Orofino
2023-08-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
All Womens Group – Music on the Stairs (Elby Brass) then dinner at Orofino.

This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.

This program meets on the last Monday of the month – monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!

6:30-7:30 Music On the Steps Link: https://g.co/kgs/t49uxZ (FREE – Location at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.

7:45 – 9 Orofino Restaurant Menu: https://orofinorestaurant.com/menu/

SHOULD IT RAIN – we will meet for dinner at 7:45!

Cost: Cost of meal – NO purchase necessary to attend

*Please note this is not an Orofino Sponsored event*

*Should it rain we will meet at Orofino at 6:30

Accessibility: Music on the steps is outside on the brick front patio of the library. Orofino is wheelchair accessible. We will be eating inside. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.

Alt Photo Text: Three sections – tiny purple column, large blue column with text, rainbow column. IMAGES: FXBG PRIDE Logo + Cream circle with SEE YOU THERE text and a rainbow heart. Text states: ALL WOMENS Music on the steps (Elby Brass) then DINNER, August 28th, 6:30-9:00PM Central Rappahannock Regional LIbrary, 1201 Caroline St., Dinner @ Orofino, 1006 Caroline St.

Rainbow Reads Book Club
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
An LGBTQ+ and allies book group hosted by Rappahannock Regional Library sponsored by FXBG PRIDE
August: You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson
Visit our Pride Month page for more library resources.
Suitable for Adults and Seniors
Type: Book Group
Language: English

YOUTH NIGHT - Skating at Cavalier - CANCELLED
2023-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Cavalier, 1920 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA, 22554, United States
Subject: Cancellation Notice: Youth Night – Skating at Cavalier – Event

Dear Youth Night Participants,

We hope this message finds you well. In light of the inclement weather forecast for this evening, it is with careful consideration that we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s scheduled Youth Night: Skating at Cavalier – Event.

The safety and well-being of our valued participants remain our top priority. Considering the predicted tornado conditions, we feel it would be imprudent to proceed with the event, as it could pose potential risks for both advanced and newer drivers attempting to commute during such adverse weather conditions.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and trust that you understand our commitment to prioritizing the safety of all involved. We encourage everyone to exercise caution and take necessary precautions to ensure their well-being during this period of inclement weather.

We genuinely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Stay safe, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to future gatherings. Should you have any concerns or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards and ALL THE PRIDE

Fredericksburg PRIDE Team

Alt Photo Text: colorful confetti splash background, FXBG PRIDE LOGO, (4) youth kids taking a selfie, Text states: Youth Night with a pink and teal CANCELLED sign in front of the details.

All Womens Dinner @ Agave
2023-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
All Womens Group – Dinner at Agave

This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.

This program meets on the last Monday of the month – monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!

Agave Restaurant Menu: https://www.agavedowntown.com/menu

Cost: Cost of meal – NO purchase necessary to attend

*Please note this is not an Agave Sponsored event*

Accessibility: Agave is a wheelchair accessible restaurant from its entrance on Sophia St. with interior tables / chairs. Event will be mostly seating/indoor. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.

Alt Photo Text: Three sections – tiny purple column, large blue column with text, rainbow column. IMAGES: FXBG PRIDE Logo + Cream circle with SEE YOU THERE text and a rainbow heart. Text states: ALL WOMENS DINNER, July 31st, 6:30-8:30PM, Agave, 101 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Fredericksburg Pride 2023
2023-07-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Old Mill Park, 2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: July 30, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Old Mill Park – 2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

About the Event

Welcome all to Fredericksburg Pride Nonprofits THIRD FXBG PRIDE event!
Musical Performances! Local Vendors! Local Organizations! Raffles! PRIDE!

A Few Booth Highlights: TO COME
Schedule: TO COME
March: Our March will start at Market Square! Meet at 10:00 – march will start approx. at 10:30 and head to the Pride Event Via Caroline Street!
We’d love to see you in your FXBG PRIDE shirts – found here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fxbg-pride/
We welcome Beer Babes Drag to our event! Performance will begin at 3:30PM! BRING CASH FOR OUR PERFORMERS!
Sponsored By: Rene Rodriguez @salon730 @nestrealtyfredericksburg @dragonflyyogafred @drewfristoe
Accessibility, Parking and First Aid:
*Entrance on Caroline Street has a steep ramp down. When viewing Old Mill Park from the road there is a ramp to the left for wheelchairs. The parking lot is gravel and the park is grassed. There are several covered shelters that can be sat at. *All booths/tents are to have a clear, clean space with standard table height accessible to all. ASL Interpreters provided for Speeches and Scheduled Musical Performances
* Public Event Parking: For the event at Old Mill Park you may park where applicable in designated spots – except for permit/private parking. Public Lots – Barton Street – public parking (off William and Barton) Sophia Street and Parking garage on Wolfe St. Uber – Lyft – Yellow Taxicab Service – (540) 429-9350 Global Cab VA- (540) 657-2227
*March Accessibility: March will start at Market Square and have a downhill walk on William Street as we head towards Caroline St. down towards Old Mill Park. ASL interpreters will be on site for speeches.
*March Parking: Fredericksburg VRE Parking Lot B is available to the public as well as City Dock Parking. FXBG PRIDE, Fredericksburg Pride and there of are not responsible for parking, parking fees or any costs associated with attendance of “FXBG PRIDE” event(s). We ask to try to park outside of City Dock for the march and at Old Mill Park for the festival.
*Disability Parking: There (9) handicap spots in the Old Mill Parking Lot. FXBG Pride will be adding (20) additional spots day of our event for a total of (29). We will not be taking reservation for spots, they are first come first taken.
* Fredericksburg Rescue Squad will be on site with an ambulance crew
*Code of Conduct and Participation Guidelines By entering our event premises, you agree to our event participation guidelines which include creating a space where our community can celebrate regardless of differences or disagreements. All participants whether a citizen, vendor, volunteer, paid staff or other are treated with courtesy and respect. By entering our event premises, you agree to our the Dress Code regulated by the City of Fredericksburg. “A person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person or the private parts there of in any public place or in any place where others are present or procures another to so expose himself shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to be in violation of this section for breastfeeding a child in any public place or any place where others are present.” When you enter a Fredericksburg Pride (FXBG Pride) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by FXBG Pride and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar FXBG Pride events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of FXBG Pride. You release FXBG Pride, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. Privacy of the participants at Fredericksburg Pride & FXBG PRIDE is respected, and photography / videography of individuals at the event may be limited by the individuals denial of a request for a photograph / videography / interview. We ask that individuals who prefer not to be in photograph / videos avoid view of the lens. We understand this may be hard in some instances as large group photos may be taken in an effort to show size of event or the capabilities of FXBG PRIDE. Within a month following the event an individual may request a photo of said individual to be blurred of their face for privacy. Other considerations may be considered per request – FXBG PRIDE and Fredericksburg Pride affiliates have the right to deny requests prior / after to event, with respect. Inappropriate photography/videography that, in the sole opinion of Fredericksburg Pride, would reflect in a derogatory manner on the Committee, the event or its participants, is prohibited. Offensive or overly aggressive pursuit of photographs is not permitted. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by FXBG Pride or the person or entity designated to do so by FXBG Pride. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event
Early Vendor Registration can sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1cfSl9InT0IxrkLEiFN8ZBkyEZiAG…
Early Performance Request can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1WT2t7kRZx-4jNLBvLr1S5qS8…
Sponsor Sign Up Sheet: https://docs.google.com/…/1wX5SlzrPiva2xqFd9CUgevJcsyod…
NO posts regarding open vendor spots / payment for spots or other will be posted outside of our account!
Please report if you receive any comments, emails, phone calls from anyone other than Fredericksburg Pride (otherwise known as FXBG Pride) regarding these matters.
Any personal emails will come directly from info@fxbgpride.org or mhenry.fxbgpride@gmail.com

BIPOC Dinner at Foode
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Foode, 900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
BIPOC S2LGBTQIA+ Dinner

This social support event is for ALL BIPOC – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.

BIPOC Stands for Black, Indigenous, Person / People of color.

This program meets on the last Thursday of the month – monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!
Foode FXBG Menu: https://www.foodefredericksburg.com/menu

Vegetarian and limited vegan options available.

Date: Thursday, July 27th
Time: 6:30-8:30
Location: Foode, 900 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Cost to attend: Cost of meal – NO purchase necessary to attend

Reservation under Fredericksburg Pride

*Please note this is not a Foode Sponsored event*

Accessibility: Foode IS wheelchair accessible. Please call them for wheelchair access directions: (540) 479-1370 Event will be mostly seating/indoors. Masks are not required for those fully vaxxed + boosted and encouraged for those who are not. Fredericksburg Pride is happy to accommodate American Sign Language interpreting services if needed – please request this within two weeks of the event by emailing us at fredericksburgpride@gmail.com so that we may have adequate time to schedule an interpreter on site.

Alt Photo Text: Three sections – tiny blue column, large teal to blue column with text, rainbow column. IMAGES: FXBG PRIDE Logo + Cream circle with SEE YOU THERE text and a rainbow heart. Text states: BIPOC MEETUP, Thursday July 27th, 6:30-8:30PM, Foode, 900 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Pride Dance Class with Company 360 - FREE
2023-07-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Company Three Sixty, 314 Forbes St VA 22401, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Company Three Sixty Dance Studio is partnering with Fredericksburg Pride is host a FREE Dance Class on Wednesday July 26th from 8PM-9PM at 314 Forbes St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Join us for an opportunity to learn some choreography from one of their shows! This event is for all ages and all skill levels – no dance experience necessary.

Accessibility: Company 360 is wheelchair accessible.

Parking is located on Forbes Street and Charles Street, plus a small parking lot on the side of the building.

Alt Photo Text: Digital art: A dancer stands on one foot, the other knee is bent and toes are pointed in towards the calf – arms raised up elegantly. FXBG PRIDE and Company 360 logo are at the top. There is a white background, image is bordered in yellow. All text in black stats: Dance Class, July 26th, 8pm-9pm, Company 360 Dance Theatre, 314 Forbes St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. All Ages, FREE

Rainbow Reads Book Club
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
An LGBTQ+ and allies book group hosted by Rappahannock Regional Library sponsored by FXBG PRIDE
July: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Visit our Pride Month page for more library resources.
Suitable for Adults and Seniors
Type: Book Group
Language: English

Queer Poetry Open Mic
2023-07-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Katora Coffee, 615 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Join us Friday, July 7th from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm for FREE Open Mic!
Location: Katora Coffee – 615 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
About the Event

Fredericksburg PRIDE and Katora Coffee are partnering up for Queer Poetry Open Mic!
Accessibility: Katora Coffee’s main floor is wheelchair accessible. The event floor has about 7 stairs up and limited seating. The stage has one step up, a chair, and a mic.

Slow Flow Yoga - Pride Month "Cool Down" - FREE
2023-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 810 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Jul 01, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Dragonfly Yoga Studio – Fredericksburg, 810 Caroline St &, 501 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

About the Event

Need a cool down and grounding event from Pride Month?
Dragonfly Yoga is hosting FREE Slow Flow Yoga for FXBG Pride on Saturday, July 1st, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us for an opportunity to relax and unwind. Perfect for all levels – no yoga experience necessary. The studio has about 10 yoga mats available to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat if possible, there are limited to borrow. Everything else needed for practice will be provided.
Accessibility: Dragonfly Yoga Studio is not wheelchair accessible. There is a flight of stairs to access the studio.

Queer Town Takeover
2023-06-24 16:00 - 23:00 | Fredericksburg Market Square, 909 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Jun 24, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Market Square – 909 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

About the Event

This year “Afterparty” is a QUEER TOWN TAKEOVER
Saturday, June 24th we are hosting our first ever QUEER TOWN TAKEOVER bringing business back into downtown Fredericksburg after our FXBG PRIDE FEST at Old Mill. In addition to our MAIN EVENT at Market Square – this year we are partnering with 12 local businesses the day of for downtown FXBGs largest queer community/business collaboration yet!

FoodE – 3pm-6pm – 30% of proceeds from all sales donated to FXBG PRIDE
Katora Coffee 4pm-8pm – 10% of proceeds from all sales donated to FXBG PRIDE
Visit Fredericksburg, Virginia Visitors Center – 4pm-8pm -FREE Diversity Art show AND bracelet making
The Rocking Horse Gallery 8am-4pm – 10% of proceeds from all sales donated to FXBG PRIDE
Curitiba Art Café 4pm-10pm – FREE evening musical performances (special appearance by Tendersong @7pm) and collaborative community poem book making: What Pride Means to You
Hunan Garden – 4pm-8pm – 5% of proceeds from food sales donated to FXBG PRIDE
Italian Station– 7AM-10PM – 20% of proceeds from Rainbow Flavored Lemonade donated to FXBG PRIDE
Sammy T’s Restaurant – 4pm-8pm – 10% of all proceeds donated to FXBG PRIDE
PONSHOP – 11am-7pm- SAY GAY and a portion of proceeds from your purchased is donated to FXBG PRIDE

Our FREE main event will be at Historic Market Square behind the Fredericksburg Area Museum from 4pm-11pm with live performances, special guest MC Loo, drag shows by Beer Babes Drag and Shenandoah, drinks and a late night GLOW Dance Party hosted by DJ Seth Casana. Music Production hosted by Big Wig VA.

Schedule for Market Square:
4:00-4:05PM – Opening Speech
4:15 – 4:30 – Shenandoah Drag
5:00-5:15 – Ash Joann Aschenbrenner
6:00-6:30 – Nerdess
7:30-8:30pm – Beer Babes Drag
9pm-11pm – GLOW Dance Party with DJ Seth Casana

#afterparty #fxbgpride #supportlocalbusinesses

Alt Photo Text: 10 images with a rainbow in the background – FXBG PRIDE Logo text saying “Presents Queer Town Takeover” + each participating business logo (descriptions needed) with details of each businesses association in Queer Town Takeover Afterparty on June 24th. Businesses include: Fredericksburg Area Museum, Beer Babes Drag, Big Wig VA, DJ Seth Casana, Hunan Garden, Curitiba, Katora, FXBG Visitors Center, FoodE, Ponshop, Rocking Horse Gallery, Sammy T’s Restaurant, Italian Station

Pride March 2023
2023-06-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Riverfront Park, 705 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Jun 24, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Riverfront Park – 705 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

About the Event

FXBG PRIDE MARCH will be held Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 AM. Our theme this year is I LOVE MY CITY – MY CITY LOVES ME! We have a wonderful Positivity Hype Team on board run by volunteers this year! Meet at Riverfront Park @ 10:00AM Procession to begin at 10:30 AM through the streets downtown with Progress Pride flags on either side of us! Route to lead us directly into FXBG PRIDE @ Old Mill Park! Why a morning march? We want to beat the heat!
Date: Saturday, June 24th
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Procession begins at 10:30 AM
Location: Riverfront Park – 705 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Route: Riverfront Park – Charlotte Street – Caroline Street – Old Mill Park
Why did the location change? Accessibility, bathroom access, and grass provide a cooler starting point than asphalt.
*March Parking: Fredericksburg VRE Parking Lot B is available to the public as well as City Dock Parking and parking in the main Sophia Street Parking lot. FXBG PRIDE, Fredericksburg Pride and there of are not responsible for parking, parking fees or any costs associated with attendance of “FXBG PRIDE” event(s).

Sponsored By:
Rene Rodriguez
Salon 730
Dragonfly Yoga Studio
Nest Reality
Drew Fristoe, Realter

If YOU would like to sponsor FXBG PRIDE March and Festival – Please fill out this form
BATHROOMS are located at the Fredericksburg Visitors Center a block away @ 706 Caroline Street.
Accessibility: Fredericksburg Pride will have an ASL interpreter onsite for the Pre-march speeches and during the march. The interpreter will be at the front of the march. The march is approximately 1.3 miles. Riverfront Park is a flat park with sidewalk access and a grassy field.
*Code of Conduct and Participation Guidelines By entering our event premises, you agree to our event participation guidelines which include creating a space where our community can celebrate regardless of differences or disagreements. All participants whether a citizen, vendors, volunteers, paid staff or others are treated with courtesy and respect. By entering our event premises, you agree to our the Dress Code regulated by the City of Fredericksburg. “A person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person or the private parts thereof in any public place or in any place where others are present or procures another to so expose himself shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to be in violation of this section for breastfeeding a child in any public place or any place where others are present.” When you enter a Fredericksburg Pride (FXBG Pride) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by FXBG Pride and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos, and/or videos may be used to promote similar FXBG Pride events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of FXBG Pride. You release FXBG Pride, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video, and/or sound recordings. The privacy of the participants at Fredericksburg Pride & FXBG PRIDE is respected, and the photography/videography of individuals at the event may be limited by the individual’s denial of a request for a photograph/videography/interview. We ask that individuals who prefer not to be in photographs/videos avoid the view of the lens. We understand this may be hard in some instances as large group photos may be taken in an effort to show the size of the event or the capabilities of FXBG PRIDE. Within a month following the event, an individual may request a photo of said individual to be blurred of their face for privacy. Other considerations may be considered per request – FXBG PRIDE and Fredericksburg Pride affiliates have the right to deny requests prior to/after to event, with respect. Inappropriate photography/videography that, in the sole opinion of Fredericksburg Pride, would reflect in a derogatory manner on the Committee, the event or its participants, is prohibited. Offensive or overly aggressive pursuit of photographs is not permitted. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by FXBG Pride or the person or entity designated to do so by FXBG Pride. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event
*Alt Photo Text: a blurred picture of the 2021 Pride march. On top is the FXBG Pride logo for 2023 – white writing saying FXBG going up next to a play on the Pride flag – the word PRIDE in rainbow inside the flag. The middle of the picture states MARCH in white lettering. The bottom has wording in three lines in black stating line 1 Sat. June 24th. Line 2 10:AM-11 AM. Line 3 Procession Begins at City Dock @ 10:30 AM

Twas the Night Before Pride - Virtual Live Book Reading
2023-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | VA
Time & Location

When: Jun 23, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual Location:https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85139434581?pwd=b

About the Event

LIVE Virtual Book Reading of : TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE PRIDE
Written By: Joanna McClintick
Illustrated by: Juana Medina
Join us with author Joanna McClintick for a live – virtual book reading of her book: Twas the Night Before Pride!
If a parent would like to review this prior to our event here is a link to to the live book reading Read Aloud by Joanna MClintick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_274bLQn38I
Google Books Review: A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective—honoring those in the LGBTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.
About the author (2022)
Joanna McClintick is a debut children’s book author and a licensed social worker at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center in Manhattan. When she was dreaming about building her family, she wrote this poem to honor Pride’s history of resistance and imagined sharing it with her future child one day. It has become a tradition to read it at their annual brunch the day before the Pride March with family and friends. Joanna McClintick lives with her wife and child in Brooklyn. Juana Medina is the author-illustrator of Juana & Lucas, which won the 2017 Pura Belpré Author Award; Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas; Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes; and many other titles and has illustrated numerous picture books, including Smick! by Doreen Cronin and I’m a Baked Potato! by Elise Primavera. Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, Juana Medina now lives with her family in the Washington DC area.
You can rent a copy of this book from the Rappahannock Regional Library – https://librarypoint.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=%27twas%20the%20night%20before%20pride&searchType=smart&_ga=2.157552378.1307200471.1681591756-1013366264.1678818230
You can purchase this book via amazon or by contacting Riverby Books or Jabberwocky Children’s books & Toys!

Finding Outselves in Early America - Notes on excavating our Queer Ancestors
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 | James Monroe Museum Courtyard, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Jun 22, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: James Monroe Museum Courtyard – 908 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

About the Event

Join us in welcoming Dr. Will Mackintosh Associate Professor of History from UMW to celebrate their first pride month program!
Our past can often seem pretty straight, but people have lived and loved across genders throughout time. This lecture explores the process of finding queer ancestors (including some acquainted with James Monroe); the ways they sought to understand their lives and loves; and how their experiences were both similar to and different from those of queer people today.
Seating will be in the museum courtyard.
Please contact lcrawfor@umw.edu for accessibility and other questions.

Parents Lunch
2023-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Soup And Taco 2, 806 William St, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Time & Location

When: Jul 16, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Soup and Taco 2 – 806 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

About the Event

A support event for Parents and guardians OF 2SLGBTQIA+children and teens and parents who belong to the community!
This month’s event we will be joined by Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine Representative: Jessica Trask
Cost: cost of your meal
Vivify Menu: https://soupntacofxbg.com/william-street-menu/
*Please note this is not a Soup and Taco 2 Sponsored event*
Accessibility: If weather permits we will be sitting outside, if not we will have a table inside. The space is and can get loud. ADA Accessibility is tight but able.
