Pride Month: Events in Central Illinois

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — Present your pleasure at these native occasions developing in Central Illinois! This isn’t an exhaustive checklist and will likely be up to date as Satisfaction Month continues.

Friday, June 3

Drag N’Paint – Satisfaction Month Dinner Social gathering at Catering Peoria

Hosts Megan Couri and Miss Flo Nomo’ will lead an all-ages artwork class and drag present. Dinner will likely be supplied by Chef Kristen Delbo.

Tickets are $50 and can be found right here. Artwork provides and a take-home canvas are included within the charge.

Saturday, June 11

Satisfaction Month Film

The Peoria Public Library North Department will host a screening of “However I’m a Cheerleader.” The 1999 movie is a satirical romantic teen comedy.

In response to the occasion web page, it’s rated R and for adults solely.

third Annual Bloomington-Regular Cell Satisfaction Parade

This cellular parade begins at midday and runs till 3 p.m. Embellish your automotive, carry posters, and present your pleasure! The occasion begins at Miller Splash Park.

Thursday, June 16

Satisfaction Ice Cream Social

Have a good time pleasure and fellow neighborhood members with this ice cream social on the Twistee Deal with in East Peoria.

The social runs from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 18

Lit. on Hearth After Darkish

Lit. on Hearth Books will host an LGBTQIAP+ Glow Social gathering. The occasion is free and for anybody 18 or older.

Extra info will be discovered on the occasion web page.

Friday, July 15

Satisfaction Evening at Peoria Chiefs

This would be the first occasion of Peoria Satisfaction weekend 2022 and can embody giveaways, raffles, and video games at Peoria’s Dozer Park. It runs 5:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m.

The group behind Satisfaction Evening, Peoria Proud, requests individuals attain out to them on Fb, as 50% of ticket gross sales return to the group.

Saturday, July 16

River Metropolis PrideFest 2022

The primary pleasure fest in-person since 2019 kicks off at 10 a.m. It’s hosted by Peoria Proud and will likely be held in downtown Peoria. Extra info will come out because the date will get nearer.

For extra info, go to the Peoria Proud Fb web page, e-mail pridefest@peoriaproud.org, and to be a sponsor or vendor, fill out this manner.

Ship your pleasure occasion to araglow@wmbd.com to be featured on this occasion checklist!