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Celebrate Pride Month 2022 Around Fredericksburg With These Events

Pride month has arrived, and there are plenty of events throughout Fredericksburg to recognize, support, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — June is Pride month and events celebrating the LGBTQIAP+ community kicked off last week. Throughout the Fredericksburg region, residents and businesses have planned events to recognize the occasion.

Some of the noteworthy events around Fredericksburg include a Pride event at a Fredericksburg Nationals game, a Pride march and community event, and a community clean-up at Alum Spring Park.

Below are some of the Pride Month events planned in Fredericksburg. If you know of other Pride events around the area, email them to liam.griffin@patch.com or post them on Patch's community calendar.

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  • Sky Box Pride Party at the Fredericksburg Nationals Stadium
    • Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.
      • The Fredericksburg Pride non-profit organization is teaming up with the Rappahannock Regional Transgender Support Group for a fundraising party in a sky box on the third base line of a Fredericksburg Nationals game. There will be a catered buffet and proceeds will benefit the Pride non-profit and the Rappahannock Regional Transgender Support Group.
  • Park and Trail Clean Up at Alum Springs Park
    • Sunday, June 12 at 10 a.m.
      • Fredericksburg Pride will be partnering with Keep VA Cozy for a clean up event at Alum Springs Park. Participants will meet at the pavilion at 10 a.m.
  • Fredericksburg Pride March and Festival
    • Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m.
      • The march will begin at 10 a.m. at City Dock and will end at the festival location at Old Mill Park. The festival will include theater performances, musical performances, and a drag show. There will be an afterparty beginning at 6 p.m. at Strangeways Brewing.

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