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The beauty of PRIDE is that it doesn’t discriminate. The LGBTQ+ community has always been discriminated against in some form or another. PRIDE month is a chance to join together, regardless of age, gender, sexual preferences, mental or physical disabilities, and demonstrate how we’re moving towards a world where everyone is accepted and differences are celebrated.

PRIDE month is a chance to embrace each other’s differences, regardless of what they may be and to celebrate each and every person’s individuality!

COVID restrictions shouldn’t put a complete stop on you being able to celebrate pride month! It just means it’s time to think outside the box when it comes to celebrating pride during covid!

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5 Fun ways to celebrate

1. VIRTUAL PRIDE PARTY
   Yes we know, the last few months it seems like EVERYTHING takes place on a virtual meeting  . . . but that just means we’re all now aproat it! Message your friends and arrange an online PRIDE PARTY!
   Grab your favourite drinks and snacks and crank up the music.
2. GET QUIZZICAL
   How much do you know? Create a quiz for families and friends that embodies everything that PRIDE stands for. From knowledge of the past to knowing your pansexual from you bisexual flag!
3. EMBRACE THE RAINBOW
   Have a day filled with all things colourful and wear as many colours of the rainbow as you can. Not only can you have fun finding different coloured items in your wardrobe but you’ll radiate happiness and fun all day long.
4. ORGANISED PRIDE CELEBRATIONS ONLINE
   Amnesty International, UK Black Pride, Stonewall and ParaPride are organizing PRIDE celebrations inside this year with Pride Inside.
   A series of gigs, comedy shows, panel discussions, and arts-based events between Sunday 28 June to Sunday 5 July. Join in the fun by either registering for one of these events here or throwing your own.
5. PODCASTS – Listening to podcasts from current and historical LGBTQ+ activists and supporters. Educating yourself and others about the past and celebrating how far we have come. Vanity Fair has collected 8 amazing podcasts that are amazing to listen to, click here to find these!

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