Local LGBT groups show pride

free food trucks, subsidized by the Ellsworth Street bars involved.

“Tables can be turned in terms of what Pride is really about. As Pittsburgh continues to grow there’s going to have to be more than one option,” said Mr. Mann, who sees Shadyside Pride as an alternative option to Downtown events. “We are very lucky in such a liberal city with such a wonderful mayor, but that being said there’s still opportunity within our community for us to be more inclusive of each other ... all those letters represent all areas, not just gay white men.”

The festivities will culminate with two marches on Sunday. At 10:30 a.m., the People’s Pride march will start at Freedom Corner on Crawford Street in the Hill District and end at Market Square, where Mayor Bill Peduto’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council will be hosting the second annual Pride in the Square. The celebration, which will include vendors, resources and performances from local artists, will be hosted by TS Madison, an entrepreneur and LGBT activist.

The Rev. Shanea D. Leonard, chair of the mayor’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council, said that the celebration will be family friendly. “There’s more than one way to celebrate Pride,” Rev. Leonard said. “No one person holds the key.”

At 12:30 p.m., Delta Foundation’s Rally and EQT Equality March will commence on the Boulevard of the Allies between Grant and Stanwix streets.