Upper Cumberland Pride 2023 (TN)

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Upper Cumberland Pride takes place on Saturday the 3rd June 2023.

Upper Cumberland Pride (UCP) is a non-profit non-political group operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Our purpose is to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid to the LGBTQIA+ community of the Upper Cumberland Region of Middle Tennessee. UCP unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and allied communities in support of the inclusion, dignity, and equality of all people. We build safe, inclusive communities in Cookeville, Tennessee, and the surrounding Upper Cumberland region, accepting and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations or gender identities.

Held annually, typically in June, the Upper Cumberland Pride Festival celebrates the diversity found in our beautiful region of Tennessee. Gay Pride month is celebrated each year to honour the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States, the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as “Gay Pride Day,” but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation, the “day” soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Upper Cumberland Pride organization! All events are for all ages. Bring your family and invite your friends!

Theme
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Parade
No parade

Festival
Saturday Afternoon
Our FREE entry Event is happening on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 11am-5pm in Dogwood Park. The theme this year is We Are Here! Our opening ceremony will include a reflection on the history of Pride and the history of Upper Cumberland Pride. We have food trucks, a kids tent with karaoke, a balloon artist, a face painter, and crafts. We also have booths featuring vendors from our sponsors, partners, community resources, and craft makers. New this year is a beer tent! Plus a few other things in the works.

After party
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