Pride events happening statewide over the weekend

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Despite the full blown Lexington Pride Festival postponed until September, this weekend there’s a handful of Pride events.

On Friday, June 25, there will be a Pride Picnic from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schilto Park. The event’s page on Facebook says, “Put on your best Pride gear, and join us for a picnic at Shillito Park. We’ll have food and fun. Bring your lawn chairs, camp chairs or blankets and any outdoor games or activities. We’ll have plenty to eat and drink but you can bring your own favorites as well. Please note: No alcohol is allowed in the park.”

Saturday, June 26, will see the Lexington Pride Festival hold a Lexington Pride Pop Up at 12 p.m. The event will be downtown to support local businesses. Guests are invited to grab a drink, catch a show and dance the night away.

Ashland’s Pride organization will also hold a Pride Family Picnic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ashland’s Central Park. While families are invited to bring their own picnic baskets, lunches, blankets and chairs, the event will provide frozen treats, music, games, a photo booth and a “space where you can be yourself.” The picnic will be practicing social distancing, mask wearing and will have hand sanitizer available.

The Lexington Pride Festival is also displaying on its Facebook page a LexPride Live Drag Brunch on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at The Bar Complex. Tickets are available for those 21 and over online for $25.