Lancaster Pride: Celebrating & Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Year-Round
We Are Lancaster Pride
Lancaster Pride is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to making Lancaster County a safe, welcoming, and inclusive home for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies. Since 2008, we’ve celebrated queer joy and resilience through our annual Lancaster Pride Festival and a growing calendar of year-round events. From educational workshops to community gatherings, we work every day to uplift, support, and represent our LGBTQIA+ community. Whoever you are, however you identify, you are seen, you are heard, and you are valid.
Events
We’re working with the community to build a year-round calendar of events that celebrate and uplift LGBTQ+ folks in Lancaster. Stay tuned for more!
We are excited to announce that Lancaster Pride is returning to Zenkaikon in 2026! Join us for our lip sync competition on Friday, March 20th at 10pm. We can't wait to see you there!
Zenkaikon’s official charity partner this year is a wonderful cause that we love - The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project! Donations to the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project help continue their work addressing the critical needs of the transgender community in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Who is ready to throw some discs? We are!
Join us on March 22, 2026, for a charity triples disc golf tournament hosted by Elevated Disc Golf Events to help raise funds for Lancaster Pride! This event is for both pro teams and amateur teams.
The winning teams will get a prize AND there is a chance to enter a raffle to win some cool items. Don't wait, register today!
📅 Sunday, March 22, 2026
⏰ Check in at 9:00 AM
📍 Herr Park Disc Golf Course - 186 Ironstone Ridge Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
Lancaster Pride will be gathering at Penn Square as we hold space for anyone who would like to stand with us, show support, ask questions, or simply spend time with our trans friends and family.
📍 Penn Square is located at the intersection of East King Street and South Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA 17602
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, April 12th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Lancaster Pride is proud to be part of the 2026 Race Against Racism on Saturday, April 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Musser Park.
Hosted by YWCA Lancaster, this powerful, long-standing community event brings people together to take action for racial and gender equity through a day of movement, advocacy, and connection. Participants can take part in a Kids’ Fun Run or 5K while supporting programs that advance justice and empowerment across Lancaster County. Stop by the Lancaster Pride booth to say hello, connect with our team, and stand with us in building a more inclusive and equitable community.
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Lancaster Pride is excited to support the 11th Annual Open Streets Lancaster, happening Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Lancaster Rec in partnership with the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Bikes, this free, family-friendly event transforms Water Street into a vibrant, car-free space where community takes center stage. With activities promoting physical and mental wellness, live music, local artists, food trucks, and opportunities to connect with nonprofits and small businesses, Open Streets invites people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, and explore the city in a whole new way.
Lancaster Pride is excited to participate in the Lititz Pride Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.!
Hosted by Lancaster County Chooses Love, this free, family-friendly celebration brings together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for a day of connection, visibility, and joy. Be sure to stop by the Lancaster Pride booth to say hello and connect with our team - we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, June 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
More details to come - save the date now!
📆 Saturday, June 20th from 12:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
