Durham gay pride parade

    A local organizer explains
Pride: Durham, NC has built on a long heritage, from the first public demonstration for gay civil rights in North Carolina to a full weekend of honoring, supporting, and celebrating LGBTQIA people and their families and loved ones in Durham, across North Carolina and beyond. Join Pride: Durham, NC for a weekend-long celebration.

Why Durham celebrates Pride

Durham Pride returns this weekend with parties, wellness events, Pride-oriented church services, and—of course—the parade.

Pride Durham NC ndash Keep Durham Beautiful will be participating in the The Durham Pride parade for the second time. We love the diversity of Durham and are celebrating by walking together in the parade.
Pride Durham NC The His profile pic made me swipe right Every partnership, every collaboration, every solidarity, all of them matter. Let's lean into our intersectional partnerships in accessibility, arts, advocacy, public health, and more. This acknowledges our relationships to the land, the water, the air, and all living things in creation.
Simon first noticed Victor browsing the LGBT section of the local library, a shared smile igniting a spark of playful curiosity between them. What began as hushed conversations over shared literary interests slowly blossomed into a tender, unspoken connection that felt wonderfully, joyfully gay. Encouraged by Victor's quiet strength, Simon found the courage to be truly open, realizing this newfound love was a precious gift within their shared LGBT journey. Their friendship had unexpectedly found its passionate, romantic chapter amidst the quiet aisles, a testament to their courage and burgeoning love.
Durham Pride Parade 2025 Long distance is hard, ngl At Pride: Durham, NC, displays of joy, self-expression, love and liberation are encouraged. Durham has been the home of bold, courageous, and trailblazing for more than 40 years. Yes, Durhamites celebrate National Pride Month in June — and show their pride and solidarity throughout the year — by building intentionally queer-friendly spaces and throwing events and parties around the city.


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    • Durham Pride weekend returns With events in downtown Durham, Duke University’s East Campus, and Durham Central Park, Pride: Durham, NC will unite thousands of residents, organizations, and allies for three days of celebration, visibility, and connection.

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  • Durham hometown favorites The Bulltown Strutters, parade down Broad Street. Thousands filled the Duke East Campus neighborhood Saturday, Sept. 28, , for the annual N.C. Gay Pride march and rally.


    • Parade Parties and Prayer
      The weather was dreary but the mood was high during the weekend’s three-day Pride festivities. Hundreds gathered to celebrate, sing and cheer on the parade that began on Duke’s East Campus.