State College to host Pride parade, festival
The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a pride parade through Downtown State College, followed by a festival at noon in Sidney Friedman Park. The annual event is open to all and is focused on celebrating identity, visibility and community.
This year will feature guest speakers, including:
Trixy Valentine (Jacob Kelley) – Grand Marshal and nationally recognized nonbinary drag performer, educator, and LGBTQIA+ advocate
Jason Goodman Landau, Executive Director of the PA Youth Congress
Ezra Nanes, Mayor of State College
Representative Paul Takac, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
In addition to the speakers, festival goers will have the chance to enjoy drag performances, poetry readings, knife juggling and hoop artists. Leading the celebration this year is Valentine, who is the founder and CEO of 'Mx. Kelley Queer Education LLC.' For the full event schedule, visit Centre LGBTQ+'s website.
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