Celebrating Pride in 2021

Last year, Pride events around the country were cancelled completely due to the pandemic. This year, things are really looking up, and while they may be a little different, many events are still going ahead! How are you going to get involved? Let us know in the comments below

Enjoy yourself!

To get started, have a go at finding some Pride events, whether in person or virtually! Events websites are great for finding what’s going on, but also ask friends and family for recommendations.

There’s something for everyone, from casual meet-ups to online quizzes and drag performances, there’s a massive range of events happening this year! And of course, throughout the summer look out for the Pride parades in your nearest town/city

Do your bit for the community, be an ally

You can do this in a number of ways:

• Bring awareness to societal issues, where you can.
• Give to charities or volunteer your time.
• Supporting businesses that donate to LGBTQ+ causes.
• Wear your rainbow with pride!

Every little helps – while these things can be done all year round, there is even more attention in June! Many companies and small businesses will create specific ranges this month, most of which promise to give back to the community via donation of profits! (Tip: avoid the ones that don’t support charities!)

Have a small business that’s celebrating Pride? Drop a link in the comments below to get the word out! Or, you can email us at editor@youthsight.com and we could feature you!

We’ll also have more opportunities to showcase your small businesses in the coming months, so be sure to keep an eye out

We’d love to hear how you’ve been celebrating Pride this year, and how you’ll continue to celebrate! Let us know in the comments below what you’ll be doing

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