I Am What I AM Pride Festival

700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard,Newport News VA 23606

04 June, 2023

Description

This June, Hampton Roads Pride will host the 26th annual summertime festivals to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in Hampton Roads. This year Newport News will be added to the celebration for the first time ever as part of the Pride On The Peninsula series established by The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity of Hampton, VA. The I Am What I Am (IAWIA) Pride Festival will be presented by Tradition Brewing Company & Hampton Roads Pride, in partnership with The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity in Hampton, VA on Sunday June 4th, 2023, as the kick-off event to Pride on the Peninsula. CRAFT BEER - Over a dozen of world class beers on tap, as well as the new release of a beer brewed in collaboration with Hampton Roads Pride and Tradition Brewing Company FOOD - 3 Food Trucks, Sweets Truck and concession stands MUSIC & ENTERTIANMENT - BJ Griffin |Vivian Deveraux Valentine |Rachel & The Jelly Cats | Dancing Divas Drag Show ( Featuring Fushia DeVille, Baby Angel, Sage Angel, Amethyst Stone Douglas, Skarlet D Letter & Cliff Warne) | DJ Ro 757 RESOURCES & EDUCATION - LGBT Life Center | Diverse Hampton Roads | Free Mom Hugs | The Village Midwife | ODU Women & Gender Equity Center | Hampton Roads Pride SHOPPING - 30+ craft vendors A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA - Karaoke and a Foam Dance Party