DELAWARE COUNTY PRIDE 2024
Pride Parade
Delaware County Pride Parade
State Street, Media, PA 19063
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
To kick off the second annual celebration of Pride in Delaware County we will begin with our popular Pride Parade! This parade will celebrate and promote the rights and equality of the whole LGBTQQIA+ community, and we invite everyone to come out and show their support.
The parade will feature a colorful procession of participants, community groups, non-profits, and performers, showcasing a wide range of expressions from across the spectrum of identities and sexualities. You can expect to see rainbow flags, costumes, banners, music, performers, and dance, as well as informational materials and advocacy efforts from various LGBTQ+ organizations and allies across our region.
The parade route is approximately 1 mile in length with multiple spots for performances, etc. There are no moving vehicles allowed in this parade.
The event promises to be a joyful and age-inclusive celebration of LGBTQQIA+ Pride, activism, and community, and we encourage everyone to engage in positive interactions with each other.
Don't miss this opportunity to come together and celebrate the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQQIA+ community while raising awareness of the ongoing struggles for LGBTQQIA+ equality and rights. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Delaware County Pride Parade and all related Pride events are Smoke-Free!
Please be mindful of others and refrain from smoking and vaping at any of the related U.D.T.J. Pride events.
U.D.T.J. is a project of Amistad Law Project a 501(c)3 nonprofit. U.D.T.J. does not endorse or promote any political campaign, candidates, or political parties. The Delaware County Pride Parade is a community event and no campaigning of any kind will be permitted at this event.
Delaware County Pride Sponsors
We want to give a special thank you to our big sponsors for making the second annual Delco Pride a success!
View our sponsorship guide by clicking on the image above.
To learn about our sponsors or how you can become a sponsor for the largest Pride Festival and Parade in Delaware County, click on the button below. U.D.T.J. does not support, endorse, or oppose any candidates for elected office. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement.
2024 Parade Participants
Groups/organizations participating in this year’s parade will be listed on a rolling basis.
Parade participants’ website and/or social media are linked. Thank you to all of our vendors for making this parade such a success!
The event will take place on Saturday, June 1st around Media, PA from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. All participants are required to arrive by 11:00 AM at the latest. Late arrival will prevent the organization/group from participating in the march. We ask that all groups begin arriving at 10:00 AM at Barrall Community Park in Media.
The Delaware County Pride Committee reserves the right to limit the number/type of vehicles and/or other entries in the parade.
No less than 15 days prior to parade day, each group will receive an email designating the time and place of staging on the morning of the parade. Report directly to your assigned division at the specified time.
There are no fees for participating in the Pride Parade for community groups and non-profits.
Commercial/all for-profit businesses and elected offices participating in this parade will be assessed a $100.00 entry fee.
All participants are expected to abide by the 2024 Delaware County Pride Parade Guidelines.
No monetary solicitations are permitted before, during or after the parade (parade route included) on parade day.
Delaware County Pride Parade Participants:
Brandywine Riot Women’s Rugby Club,
Cheer Philadelphia,
Delaware County Rainbow Guard,
Domestic Abuse Project
Free Mom Hugs,
Imago Dei Metropolitan Community Church and Delco Food Project,
Joe Grisanzio,
Local Government LGBTQ+ and Allies of Delaware County,
Main Line Independent Winter Guard,
Media Food Bank at the First Church,
Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization,
Mosaic Medical Center for LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness,
PFLAG of Media,
Philly Cheer Elite,
Representative Jennifer O'Mara,
U.D.T.J.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
Willis Towers Watson,
The Parade form is open until May 18th, 2024.
Thank you to all of our amazing participants for helping to make this the best second annual Delco Pride Parade ever!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF DELAWARE COUNTY PRIDE’S INAUGURAL PARADE, SIGN UP WITH OUR FORM TODAY!
SIGN UP YOUR GROUP
JOIN THE DELCO RAINBOW GUARD
PARADE GUIDELINES AND RULES OF BEHAVIOR
Thank you for helping to keep the Delco Pride Parade fun and safe!
DEFINITIONS OF APPROVED ENTRIES
Instrumental: this entry is defined as a musical group (either marching or riding), that perform throughout the length of the parade;
Non-instrumental Marching: these entries are defined as any group walking through the parade route with any of the following: similar dress, synchronized movement or organized choreography, that perform throughout the length of the parade;
Baton/Twirling: this entry includes any baton/twirling group;
Color Guard/Military: this entry includes any color guard (including military) not marching with an instrumental or non-instrumental entity;
General Entries: All other non-specific group entries.
Business
Non-business/civic and community
University
Elected Official
Political Office Candidate
Media
Other
DEFINITIONS OF UNAPPROVED ENTRIES
Floats: a float, decorated for theme competition, will be pulled by a vehicle or self-propelled wagon. This entry could include both a moving vehicle and a team of walkers;
Animals: any parade entry that consists of animals. Animals may not be cruelly exploited, endangered or abused in the process of the parade. All animals must be controlled by means of a harness, halter or leash if not otherwise contained. Equine and other animal units must provide their own clean-up personnel.
BEHAVIOR
All participants in the parade must 1) behave with due regard for the rights and feelings of other participants and/or spectators; 2) refrain from words or behaviors which could reasonably be perceived as provocative, threatening, abusive, insulting or lewd (this includes song lyrics); 3) follow the directions of parade organizers, security, and volunteers at all times; 4) abide by all local and municipal ordinances.
CANDY OR OTHER OBJECTS
Candy or other objects may be hand distributed but not thrown or tossed on the street for the safety of children, spectators, and participants.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS
Any use of a controlled substance is prohibited. If parade organizers, volunteers or police believe a participant to be under the influence of a controlled substance, they will take the necessary measures to remove that participant from the parade. All entries are restricted from displaying or distributing any information concerning alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, as well as any display of alcoholic beverage company logos.
SETUP
Participants should review the enclosed information with regard to Setup times, places and directions. Participants are expected to follow these set-up instructions.
ROUTE
Participants should keep to the designated route as directed by the parade volunteers and must complete entire parade route.
SOLICITATION
No monetary solicitations are permitted before, during or after the parade (inclusive on parade route) on parade day.
DISPERSAL
When participants complete the parade route, they are expected to disperse immediately in order to clear the area for remaining participants. Dispersal point is Barrall Community Park in Media, PA.
FIRE COMPANIES/EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Dress attire would be a plus. No siren blowing will be permitted.
Parade order of entries is determined by the parade committee.
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