LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County

LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County Our Vision

The LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County strives to become a local thought leader for issues affecting LGBTQ+ people.
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The LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County fosters inclusivity, well-being, and social justice for the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and the provision of safe, supportive spaces. Our Mission

The LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County fosters inclusivity, well being, and social justice for the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and provision of safe, supportive spaces. We envision addressin

g human rights issues by advocating for societal change to protect the physical, mental and emotional well being of our community. HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION & VISION

LGBT Equality Alliance partners with businesses, community groups, schools, foundations, and corporations to support LGBTQ+ community members in Chester County through pride festivals, after school events, education programs, art shows, health fairs, youth activities, and more. LGBT Equality Alliance aims to remove barriers of communication between Chester County LGBTQ+ residents and the greater community. It is our focus to unify the greater community so that all LGBTQ+ community members feel at home and supported in their living environment. Funds raised from annual and monthly events support the above initiatives and also provide funding for LGBTQ+ awareness trainings, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Clubs, and student scholarships. Our events are open to all open-minded, supportive community members. Learn more at https://www.lgbteachesco.org/

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Our volunteers spent the day at learning about LGBTQIA+ icons of aviation, sharing resources, and connecting with comm...
06/14/2026

Our volunteers spent the day at learning about LGBTQIA+ icons of aviation, sharing resources, and connecting with community.

Tabling is one of the most impactful things we do — not only during Pride Month, but all year long. These moments give us the chance to show up in public spaces, offer support and information, celebrate q***r and trans history, and remind people that LGBTQIA+ community is here, visible, and connected.

Please join us in welcoming our incredible Chester County PrideFest vendors!PrideFest would not be what it is without th...
06/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming our incredible Chester County PrideFest vendors!

PrideFest would not be what it is without the artists, small businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, affirming providers, makers, advocates, and local partners who show up to help create such a vibrant and welcoming space.

Every vendor table adds something meaningful to the day — resources, creativity, connection, care, visibility, and joy.

We are so grateful to have this amazing group joining us for Chester County PrideFest 2026. Take a look through the list, find some familiar names, discover someone new, and make sure to stop by and support them on festival day.

Pride is community, and we are so proud of the community coming together for this year’s festival.

Chester County PrideFest 2026
Saturday, June 20
12–5 PM
Downtown Phoenixville

We’re excited to announce the featured drag king and queen of Chester County PrideFest 2026: Cyrus K. Stratton and Roxan...
06/12/2026

We’re excited to announce the featured drag king and queen of Chester County PrideFest 2026: Cyrus K. Stratton and Roxanne Rohls.

We’re proud to welcome Philly legend Cyrus K. Stratton and the fabulous Roxanne Rohls to this year’s celebration. Both bring so much talent, artistry, and presence, and we’re thrilled they’ll be part of PrideFest.

Join us on Saturday, June 20, from 12–5 PM on Bridge Street in Phoenixville for a day full of community, celebration, and incredible performances.

In a time when showing up for one another matters more than ever, PrideFest is a reminder that joy, visibility, and community still matter — and that none of us stand alone.

Learn more: bit.ly/prideLGBTEA26


PrideFest is excited to welcome Ants on a Log to the mainstage! 🌈Their music is smart, silly, joyful, and rooted in soci...
06/11/2026

PrideFest is excited to welcome Ants on a Log to the mainstage! 🌈

Their music is smart, silly, joyful, and rooted in social justice — the exact kind of energy we love bringing to PrideFest. They create music for kids and kid-like adults that celebrates curiosity, kindness, inclusion, and being fully yourself.

Catch Ants on a Log on the PrideFest Mainstage at 12:30 PM and come ready to sing, laugh, dance, and maybe feel a little inspired too.

Chester County PrideFest 2026
Saturday, June 20 | 12–5 PM
Bridge Street, Phoenixville
bit.ly/prideLGBTEA26

PrideFest is for the whole family. 🌈We’re so proud to be a family-centered Pride festival, and every year our Kids Court...
06/11/2026

PrideFest is for the whole family. 🌈

We’re so proud to be a family-centered Pride festival, and every year our Kids Court is one of the biggest hits of the day. It’s a joyful, creative, welcoming space where kids can play, imagine, move, read, craft, and experience Pride in a way that feels made for them.

And don’t miss on the mainstage at 12:30 PM — a truly inspiring music duo for kids and kid-like adults who bring humor, heart, and inclusive joy to every performance.

Kids Court Schedule
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Philly Ghostbusters
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Flyleaf the Book Fairy
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Balloon Bending with Krazy Kyle
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Yoga Story Time with Zia Yoga
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Crafts with Silly Little Art Shop
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Magic Show with Magic Zach

Bring your kiddos, bring your joy, and come celebrate Pride with us.

Chester County PrideFest 2026
Saturday, June 20 | 12–5 PM
Phoenixville, PA

🌈 Only 10 Days Until PrideFest 2026! 🌈We're excited to announce that Raven Stone will be serving as the MC for Chester C...
06/10/2026

🌈 Only 10 Days Until PrideFest 2026! 🌈

We're excited to announce that Raven Stone will be serving as the MC for Chester County PrideFest 2026!

Many in our community know Raven as a dedicated volunteer and facilitator with the LGBT Equality Alliance. She also leads THRIVE, a support and community group for transgender and gender-expansive people in Chester County through the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. THRIVE meets on the first Saturday of every month and provides an affirming space for connection, support, and belonging.

Raven's commitment to building and shepherding community is inspiring. Through her leadership, advocacy, and care for others, she helps create the kind of world we all deserve—one where people can show up authentically and know they are not alone.

We're incredibly grateful to have Raven in our corner and couldn't think of a better person to help guide us through Chester County PrideFest 2026.

Join Raven, over 200 vendors, amazing performers, community organizations, and thousands of attendees on Saturday, June 20 in Phoenixville as we celebrate Pride, visibility, resilience, and community.

Because none of us stand alone. 💛

When the Declaration of Independence was written, not everyone was included in that promise.Now, WE are reclaiming those...
06/10/2026

When the Declaration of Independence was written, not everyone was included in that promise.

Now, WE are reclaiming those words together. 🇺🇸✊🏽🏳️‍🌈
Dare to Declare is a community reading brought to you by the West Chester PA NAACP, PFLAG West Chester/Chester County & the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County.

Join your neighbors — Black, white, Latino, Asian, LGBTQ+, straight, young, old — for Dare to Declare, a powerful 10-minute reading of the Declaration of Independence that belongs to ALL of us.

Then, stay for a panel discussion on led by Michael Hartman: "We the People" — ALL of us.

📅 Wednesday, July 1st | 6–7:30 PM
📍 Chester County History Center 225 N. High St, West Chester
🍽️ Light snacks will be served!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/YEjGfgVZTgs8rVfP8
Because freedom isn't real until it's real for everyone. 💙
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🚍 PrideFest Shuttles Are Back for Year Two! 🌈As Chester County PrideFest continues to grow, so does the need for accessi...
06/09/2026

🚍 PrideFest Shuttles Are Back for Year Two! 🌈

As Chester County PrideFest continues to grow, so does the need for accessible parking and transportation options. That's why we're excited to once again offer free shuttle service throughout the day, helping attendees get to and from the festival with ease.

This year, we're expanding our shuttle route with a new stop at Phoenixville Middle School, in addition to returning stops at Phoenixville Hospital Garage and Manavon Elementary School. Shuttles will run continuously between these locations and the festival throughout the event.

We are deeply grateful to both the Phoenixville Area School District and Phoenixville Hospital for generously making these parking locations available. Their partnership helps ensure that thousands of attendees can safely and easily access PrideFest while allowing our community celebration to continue growing.

PrideFest takes place Saturday, June 20 from 12:00–5:00 PM in Phoenixville. Whether you're coming from across town or across the county, we've got a seat waiting for you.

Because as our community grows, we grow together. 💛

06/09/2026

Pride in Chester County is not just symbolic — it is a public commitment.

We are deeply grateful to the Chester County Commissioners and the mayors who showed up for the Chester County Pride Flag Raising and made it clear that the LGBTQIA+ community is not only welcome here — we are wanted here.

At a time when LGBTQIA+ people, especially trans and gender-expansive people, are facing increased attacks across the country, visible support from local leadership matters. It tells our youth, our families, our elders, and our neighbors that they belong in this community.

Thank you to everyone who stood with us, raised the flag with us, and continues to help build a Chester County where all of us can live openly, safely, and with pride.

None of us stand alone. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Mayor Peter Urscheler County Commissioner Josh Maxwell County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz Mayor Erica Deuso PFLAG West Chester/Chester County

It’s Pride Month — and while the big celebrations matter, so do the steady spaces we return to week after week.Our weekl...
06/08/2026

It’s Pride Month — and while the big celebrations matter, so do the steady spaces we return to week after week.

Our weekly and monthly programs are part of what makes the Alliance feel like something people can count on. A place to talk. A place to laugh. A place to make something with your hands. A place to show up when you need community and know it will be there.

Here’s what’s coming up this week:

🗓 June 9 — LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group • 7:00 PM
A safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ adults to connect and share experiences.

🗓 June 11 — Game Night at the LGBTEApot!! • 6:30 PM
A relaxed community game night for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies.

🗓 June 12 — Arts & Crafts at the LGBTEApot • 6:30 PM
A creative community craft night — bring whatever you’re working on and spend time with community.

🏡 Open Office Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Wednesdays: 3:00–7:00 PM

Pride is celebration, visibility, and joy — and it’s also the everyday work of building spaces that keep showing up.

Find details and updates at lgbteachesco.org.

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14 Gay Street
Phoenixville, PA
19460

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