Celebrate Pride before San Diego's official events
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Pride is fully underway around the country, and while San Diego's official celebration isn't in June, there are some local events to enjoy this month.
Why it matters: Pride Month is an annual commemoration of the Stonewall Riots to celebrate and raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community at a time when queer and trans rights are under attack.
Fun fact: San Diego Pride is celebrated in July instead of June to avoid "June gloom" — a move made after the event was nearly rained out in 1990.
- Plus, organizers wanted to avoid conflicting events in other cities.
Driving the news: The Queer Mvmnt Fest, part of the San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 that features Tijuana-based artists, wraps up this weekend.
- The seven-day festival includes workshops, panel discussions, film screenings and live dance, improv and theater performances.
Other fun events this month:
🎡 Out at the fair
Enjoy live music, storytelling, dancing, a glam show and other performances by LGBTQ+ artists at this year's retro-themed San Diego County Fair.
- When and where: June 22 from 11am-5pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Cost: Included with general admission fair ticket ($17-$20)
🍻 Pride bar crawl
Party at Hillcrest bars with drink specials and a free drag show.
- When and where: Flicks, Gossip Grill, the Loft, the Rail and Urban MO's Bar & Grill from 4pm-midnight on June 22.
- Cost: Tickets are $10-$15 and include two drinks or shots.
⚽ Wave Pride Night
Watch the San Diego Wave take on the Chicago Red Stars in the last game before players head to the Olympics. Plus, buy special tickets to get a limited edition belt bag that includes a donation to San Diego Pride.
- When and where: Kickoff is June 28 at 7pm at Snapdragon Stadium
- Cost: $15+ or special Pride tickets are $35
What's next: San Diego Pride Festival is July 15-16 in Balboa Park, and the annual San Diego Pride Parade starts in Hillcrest on July 20.