In this final full week of Pride Month, we have included parades and festivals taking place across the Tar Heel State that celebrate North Carolina’s LGBTQ community.
There are also several protests and get-out-the-vote opportunities taking place that will allow you to make your voice heard as the midterm elections draw closer.
Organizations like Down Home NC and Indivisible are hosting chapter meetings and opportunities to get to know fellow community members.
🗓 Friday, June 26
Engaged Defenders for Democracy – ICE Is Not Welcome Here! Cary ICE Office (9-11 a.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 140 Centrewest Court, Cary
Join peaceful protesters in Cary as they stand on the sidewalk at the corner of Evans Road and Centrewest Court to protest ICE policies outside their local offices.
Carrboro Pride Dance Party (5-9 p.m.)
Location: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro
This is the town of Carrboro’s official Pride event. This is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ community in the town as Pride month comes to an end.
🗓 Saturday, June 27
Fayetteville Pride (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Location: Crown Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville
Fayetteville is celebrating Pride this Saturday, featuring music, arts and crafts, as well as local food and beverage vendors.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m-noon)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro
Guilford County Indivisible is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump
administration’s policies.
SPEAK OUT NOW CONTINUES! (11am-noon)
Host: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Provided upon signup
Each week, members of the community in Chatham County gather to protest the Trump administration and ICE raids.
Franklin Community Canvass (11 a.m.–2 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: 113 Jolly St, Louisburg
Join Down Home North Carolina in Louisburg on Saturday, June 27 as they go out into the community to speak with their neighbors about the issues concerning them.
Out! Raleigh Pride (noon–-7 p.m.)
Location: Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
Celebrate Pride in the capital city this Saturday. This event will feature events for people of all ages.
Boone Pride (noon-6 p.m.)
Location: Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center – 52 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone
Celebrate Pride month in the mountains. The parade is from noon–1 p.m. and the festival takes place from 1–6 p.m.
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (noon–2 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County, Flip NC
Location: 3001 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
One of the most important races on the ballot in November will be the North Carolina Supreme Court election. In Greensboro, you have an opportunity to speak with your neighbors about the court and why it matters.
🗓 Sunday, June 28
Southern Sundays for Peace: Garner (noon–-2 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: US 70 & Mechanical Boulevard, Garner
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Garner. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Rocky Mount (noon–-1:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Rocky Mount. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest, and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
🗓 Tuesday, June 30
Down Home NC Pitt County Chapter Meeting (6–8 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation – 131 Oakmont Dr, Greenville
In Greenville, Down Home NC is hosting its monthly Pitt County chapter meeting. This is an opportunity to learn more about the work the organization is doing in the community.
🗓 Wednesday, July 1
Indivisible Alamance NC Group Meeting (6:15–7:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Alamance
Location: Graham Public Library – 211 S Main St, Graham
Join Indivisible’s Alamance County chapter for their monthly meeting. The meeting will feature a guest speaker and opportunities to get involved in the organization’s work in Alamance County.
July – ICLT Social Wednesday – SupperClub SouthEnd (6:30–8:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible CLT
Location: SupperClub SouthEnd – 3521 Dewitt Ln, Charlotte
At Indivisible CLT’s monthly social gathering, you can enjoy a drink, meet fellow members of the community, or if you’re trying to get involved, learn more about Indivisible and their work in the Charlotte area.
🗓 Thursday, July 2
Alamance Hour of Action (4–5 p.m.)
Host: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St, Burlington
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, July 2 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
