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Deadline: Jun 01, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Pride March & Picnic City of Reading
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Date: Jun 03, 2023 10:00 am - Jun 03, 2023 3:00 pm (EST)
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Reading, Pennsylvania
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$ 0.00

About the application

Welcome to the march, we are so thankful to have you join us. This application is for your group to march with us carrying a banner that displays your organization information. For this year's march, floats will not be allowed as it is the first one. Next year's event is planned to allow floats, and the fees will be adjusted as the cost including floats will be higher.  All groups are encouraged to be creative in not only displaying your pride, but also your support for our Trans and Drag communities whose rights are being attacked across the country. While floats are not possible this year, we encourage you to be creative in having music with your group to create a festive atmosphere along the march. Groups are encouraged to being giveaways for spectators, and to join us at the Rally/Picnic at city park after.  

About the event

Join us in marking history for the first ever Pride March in the City of Reading and County of Berks. The march will begin with a flag raising at City Hall at 10 AM, followed by marchers lined up n 8th st between Washington and Penn St. (Line up for Marchers begins at 9am) The marchers will march up Penn St. to turning onto 11th st, then entering City Park, where we will conclude with a Pride Picnic and Rally supporting our Drag and Trans siblings who's rights are under attack across the country. All marchers and spectators are encouraged to wear of display something supporting the Drag and Trans community. Heels, wigs, gowns, flags are just some suggestions. If your group, business or organization would like to march with us, please complete the application under the vendor tab. Currently Serving elected officials are welcome to march with Reading Pride celebration. Political candidates (new or running for reelection) are also welcome. All Pride organizations and LGBTQ centers across the commonwealth are welcome and encourage to join us. All attendees who will join us at the Rally / Picnic after are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, maybe a basket, and just enjoy the day with us in the park, full of music and performers. Lite food and soft drinks will be provided free by Reading Pride, but donations are much appreciated. Any group wanting to provide individually wrapped snack or drink items for the picnic may drop them off at the Reading Pride Tent in City Park before or after the march. Dress in your pride best and we will see you there.
Reading Pride Celebration
Reading Pride Celebration
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Reading Pride Celebration
Reading Pride Celebration
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Terms & Conditions

All groups must have at least one representative attend our virtual prep call where we will discuss safety and details. Groups who fail to have representation on the call will not be allowed to march.  All applicants are informed that this event is Rain or Shine, and fees are non refundable. All applicants must abide by the rules provided by Reading Pride. Vehicles & Floats will not be allowed this year but music is encouraged. If your group is creative enough to create some kind of smaller float display that does not require being pulled by a vehicle, and can be pulled or carried by your marchers, you are encouraged to do so. If your group will be doing this, please notify us, and send a picture of the display as soon as one can be made available for approval.  All marchers must follow the parade route and directions of the volunteers. police and city officials along the way. Line ups will be sent out a week before the festival.   Important note: While we do not expect protesters, they are always likely to show up. Attendees understand that it is their right to express their freedom of speech and will not engage with them. Marchers are to continue passed any protester as if they were not there. This does not mean we walk by them silently, but instead continue showing our pride and hold our heads high as we walk by them. 

Prices

Political Candidate fee $40.00 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Tell us about your candidate and why you would like to participate.
  • Are you going to be creative in a float like display that doest require a vehicl to pull it?
  • Does your candidate publicly support the LGBTQ, Trans, BIPOC, and Drag community?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Political Candidate Or Political party
Political Candidate Or Political party
Pride March & Picnic City of Reading
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