As she stood alone on Walnut Street in Center City, Rowan Thayer’s eyes sparkled with joy as she felt everything but lonely. Amid Pride flags and drum rolls, the 25-year-old — who recently moved from a rural area in Massachusetts — found a sense of belonging in her first Philadelphia Pride March Sunday morning.

Marking 50 years since Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to protect LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination, this year’s event mixed history and celebration.

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Pride Month kicks off with events around the world starting this weekend. It’s an annual series of parades and other gatherings to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and rights. At

It starts with the march in Philadelphia on June 1; there are also events in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties.

We put together a list of ways you can celebrate Pride Month this June! Here are some events happening in and around Philly

The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art became the backdrop of the big rollout of Pride Month festivities in the city.

Local leaders and organizations were honored for their positive impact on LGBTQ+ communities. Philadelphia Gay News hosted the 2025 Stonewall Awards Brunch on Sunday at the Arts Ballroom. Some of the awardees include comedy writer Bruce Vilanch,

Visit Philadelphia unveiled a new public art installation, entitled "In Plain Sight," celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at Cherry Street Pier.

CBS News Philadelphia is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality nationwide with a new 30-minute special, "The Heart of Pride."