May 26, 2022

Pride Events for LGBTQ Seniors

Pride Events for LGBTQ Seniors

There’s plenty to do this month in celebration of Pride!

Friday, June 3 (7:00 PM): Capital Pride Honors

Friday, June 6 (2:00 PM): Friday Tea Time for LGBTQ Older Adults (DC Center for Aging)

Saturday, June 7 (6:00 PM): Virtual LGBTQ Social Hour (Capitol Hill Village)

Saturday, June 11 (3:00-7:30 PM): Pride Parade

Sunday, June 12 (12:00 – 7:00 PM): Pride Festival. Engage with over 300 service organizations, social groups, businesses, amateur sports leagues, faith-based groups, educational institutions, government agencies, artists, consultants, potential employers, and much more. Don’t forget to stop by Iona’s booth!

We’re also looking for booth volunteers! You can help set up and decorate, break the booth down, or hang out with Iona staff during the day to hand out information and goodies. If you’re interested, please email Ashlea Dowden at adowden@iona.org.

Thursday, June 16 (6:00 PM): DC Villages 2022 Pride Celebration

Wednesday, June 29 (10:00 AM): Supporting LGBTQ Grandchildren (Capitol Hill Village)

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