How to Celebrate LGBT+ Pride Month During COVID 19

As COVID-19 is ongoing, celebrating events and holidays online can be hard. Although public pride festivities have been canceled owing to the COVID-19 epidemic, this does not mean that the LGBTQ community can't or shouldn't celebrate! This article will give you ways to celebrate this special time of the year proudly.

The next Pride Month starts on Sunday, June 01, 2025 .
1

Learn about the history of pride month.

  1. Here's the basics of pride month history--you can expand your knowledge later: Pride Month remembers the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. The Stonewall Riots began on June 28, 1969, when LGBTQ+ patrons of New York City's Stonewall Inn opposed police raids on their establishment. [1]
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2

Use social media to your advantage.

  1. Post a pride message on Twitter, or an Instagram rainbow shot with an inspirational remark. Post articles, videos, and research to share information. [2]
3

Celebrate your identity if you're LGBTQ.

  1. Pride month is a time for LGBTQ individuals to celebrate their accomplishments; big or small, and to celebrate their identity/identities. Be proud, whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, trans, nonbinary, or something else, and be proud of the choices you've made to live life freely. [3]
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4

  1. These organizations seek to promote LGBTQ family equality through fostering community, transforming hearts and minds, and pushing social justice for all families and LGBTQ individuals. There are numerous ways to support people who are working to achieve LGBTQ rights. It is now more crucial than ever to assist and safeguard this individuals at high risk for violence in the LGBTQ community. Try donating to one of more of these LGBTQ organizations: [4] [5]
    • The Trevor Project
    • Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC)
    • Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
5

Create pride art.

  1. This is a fun way to celebrate pride month as a kid or teen, but anyone of any age can create pride art. Grab a canvas and pull out rainbow paints or take out a sheet of paper and get coloring. Or, you could create pixel art on your computer--whatever works for you.
    • You may also make rainbow headbands, jewelry, banners, dream catchers, posters, and other colorful projects.
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6

Participate in virtual celebrations.

  1. Simply search "virtual pride month events" and you'll easily find a variety of online activities and events you can attend right from your couch, ranging from pride trivia over zoom, to queer history lessons online. [6] [7]
7

Dress up indoors.

  1. Try putting on a rainbow-tee with a pair of jeans or a colorful shirt with a cute skirt. Perhaps you could create a pride makeup look or dress up in a bold, multicolor costume to express yourself.
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8

Read LGBTQ stories and experiences.

  1. Spend some time searching stories of coming out and self-discovery. You can change your perspective or learn more about what LGBTQ people go through. However, there's more to being LGBTQ than happy moments. There are also stories of discrimination and not-so-good experiences. Read personal experiences and stories written by LGBTQ people on these websites: [8]
9

Buy online from LGBTQ creators.

  1. When you purchase things from LGBTQ artists and producers, you not only support unique stores, but you also get some cute pride items or awesome apparel. Here is a list of queer-owned internet stores and businesses: Here are a list of queer owned online businesses and shops: [9]
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Read books written by LGBTQ authors.

  1. There are so many LGBTQ authors out there! Check out your local library's LGBTQ book section or read an e-book. Support queer authors by purchasing one of their books online. Examine book reading lists and popular books written by queer authors. Reading has just become even more fun! A few LGBTQ writers include: [10]
    • Akwaeke Emezi
    • Meredith Russo
    • Hannah Gadsby
    • George M. Johnson
    • Anita Kelly

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.unifrog.org/know-how/the-history-of-pride
      2. ↑ https://www.majority.com/en/community/article/10-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-covid-19-times/
      3. ↑ https://www.majority.com/en/community/article/10-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-covid-19-times/
      4. ↑ https://www.buzzfeed.com/lakenbrooks222/5-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-at-home-e85n7w95o5
      5. ↑ https://www.majority.com/en/community/article/10-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-covid-19-times/
      6. ↑ https://www.majority.com/en/community/article/10-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-covid-19-times/
      7. ↑ https://powertodecide.org/news/5-ways-celebrate-pride-during-covid-19
      8. ↑ https://www.majority.com/en/community/article/10-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-covid-19-times/
      9. ↑ https://www.buzzfeed.com/lakenbrooks222/5-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-at-home-e85n7w95o5
      1. ↑ https://www.buzzfeed.com/lakenbrooks222/5-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-at-home-e85n7w95o5

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