San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie puts Giants players on blast after Pride Night ordeal

Almost everyone seemed to be thinking about the polarizing Pride Night at Oracle Park last week. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is the latest public figure to criticize four Giants pitchers who protested the team’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Ryan Walker, Landen Robb, JT Brubaker, and Sam Hentges sparked an outcry among San … Read more

Pride Month essentials for 2026: Top merch and ways to show your support

As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which means it’s time to celebrate gay joy, honor trailblazers who fought for equality, and continue advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The month is filled with parades, festivals and community gatherings around … Read more

When is the Pride Parade 2026? Houston festival and parade moved to June 6 due to World Cup, taps New Orleans’ Big Freedia as host

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – For the first time in Houston Pride 365Organizers said that the festival, which dates back 48 years, will move its festival and parade to early June, to start Pride Month, instead of closing it. The 2026 event will be on Saturday, June 6, in celebration of the FIFA World Cup-related celebrations … Read more

Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation

Undeterred by the sudden last-minute cancellation of the city’s annual Pride Festival, Long Beach’s Pride Parade moved forward on Sunday. The event marched along Ocean Blvd — kicking off at 10 a.m. as planned under this year’s theme of “Courage and Freedom,” a celebration of resilience, authenticity and equality — despite city officials shutting down … Read more

Pride flags removed from BU offices spark free speech debate

Local news Faculty and students are challenging Boston University’s removal of Pride flags, arguing that enforcing a “content-neutral” banner policy undermines freedom of expression. The pride flag hangs in Professor Nathan Phillips’ office. Nathan Phillips While many were away for spring break two weeks ago, Boston University officials removed pride flags from three locations on … Read more

Baker Mayfield Calls For Bucs To Have Some Pride After Week 10 Loss

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is never one to shy away from speaking to the media after bad losses. He’s the leader of this Tampa Bay team and for better or worse, he will stand up and face the noise each and every week. That’s what he did after the team’s frustrating 28-23 loss to the … Read more

Rick Neuheisel Reveals Pride as Son, Jerry, Unlocks “Special” Nico Iamaleava in Penn State Upset

During a tumultuous season, UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava and offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel found a way to collaborate on magic Saturday, delighting a former UCLA quarterback. The Bruins entered the day with a 0-3 record and welcomed Penn State to the Rose Bowl. The Nittany Lions came into the game after losing an overtime matchup … Read more

Texas' largest ever display of National AIDS Memorial Quilt goes up in Austin ahead of Pride

Austin – Austin is now a temporary home to the largest community arts project in the world. A piece of patriotHelps the Memorial quilt It is now shown at the fourth floor exhibition in the first Baptist Church in Austin, located in 901 Trinity Street. It is the biggest quilt show in the history of … Read more

The Stripped II Tour pushes power, pride, and presence further than ever – Socialite Life

Your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen, the stunning Sasha Colby, is once again hitting the road – and this time, she’s doubling down. The Stripped II Tour, kicking off September 16, 2025, is a 30-date North American journey that builds on the sold-out success of her first headlining run in 2024. As a proud … Read more

SF Pride street closures, parade route, what you need to know

San Francisco (Crohn) – Fifty Fifth annual San Francisco Praid celebration It will be held this weekend, and reached its climax at the Praid show on Sunday. PRIDE Parade starts on Sunday, June 29 at 10:30 am on Al Souk Street in Embarcadero Plaza. The offer usually includes more than 250 emergency groups and runs … Read more