Pride 2024

Thank you for celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride with us this summer!

Getting to show off our collective Pride throughout Walnut Creek at six different events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies was so wonderful. With activities and events for all ages, thank you for joining us and stay tuned for next year's events. Be creative—be active—be entertained—be you!

Pet Pride Parade

Presented by Arts + Rec

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Dogs of all breeds (and their families!) will strut their stuff around Heather Farm Park with Pride as we celebrate the unconditional love of our family pets. Stop by the photo booth for a Prideful Pet Portrait opportunity. Bandana giveaways will be available for a limited time. 

9:00 AM - Meet up at the Heather Farm Dog Park
10:00 AM - Parade your pet's proudest outfits around the ballfields!

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Walnut Creek Arts + Rec is proud to partner with Contra Costa Animal Services and JSX on this event. Be sure to say hello and learn about the impact these organizations have on our local community while picking up some fun swag!

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Celebrate Pride Month with Arts + Rec

Show off your Pride throughout Walnut Creek all month long at our festive series of events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. With activities and events for all ages, come out and join us for a month of fun. Be creative—be active—be entertained—be you!

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Pride Resources

Pridepower by KidPower

Pridepower by KidPower is a course made by and for people who face greater risks of discrimination because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. It is also by and for people who support our community.

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Rainbow Community Center

Located in Concord, California and serving many across Contra Costa County, Rainbow Community Center builds community, equity, & well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Intersex (LGBTQIA+) people & our allies. Since 1995, we have been offering support & social opportunities to the LGBTQIA+ community & its allies, for all ages, including robust offerings for youth and seniors.

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Lavender Seniors

Helping LGBTQ+ older adults age with health, happiness, and pride. Lavender Seniors' programs foster a sense of belonging for all LGBTQ+ older adults particularly those who are isolated, vulnerable, disabled, and at risk. They also participate in local, statewide, and national advocacy efforts for the betterment of the LGBTQ+ and mainstream older adult community.

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