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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · Jun 15

Birmingham, AL #pride parade is LIT @centralalpride.bsky.social

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The Advocate @advocate.com · Jun 12

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

🔗: www.advocate.com/exclusives/c...

Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re honored to receive @TheAdvocateMag’s first-ever Communities of Pride Award! 🌈

This recognition belongs to every volunteer, marcher, donor & drag queen who makes Pride happen in Alabama. In a time of hate, we choose visibility, joy, & resistance.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · Jun 11

Birmingham’s first organized Pride event, Central Alabama Pride, has continued to show up for queer communities for nearly 50 years. @centralalpride.bsky.social‬

🔗: bit.ly/4kVO0Nv

Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South — Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 11

www.advocate.com/exclusives/c...

Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

www.advocate.com

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 11

We’re honored to receive @TheAdvocateMag’s first-ever Communities of Pride Award! 🌈

This recognition belongs to every volunteer, marcher, donor & drag queen who makes Pride happen in Alabama. In a time of hate, we choose visibility, joy, & resistance.

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 11

Check out our president @joshcoleman.bsky.social on the @kellyclarksontv.bsky.social show tomorrow!

Josh Coleman @joshcoleman.bsky.social · Jun 10

So excited to be part of @kellyclarksontv.bsky.social tomorrow!

Tune in! 3pm on @wvtm13.bsky.social for my Central Alabama folks!

Find out when/where to watch in your area here: www.kellyclarksonshow.com/wheretowatch

Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌟 TUNE IN! 🌟
We’re heading to national TV! Central Alabama Pride and our president, @joshcoleman.bsky.social , will be featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show’s #WhatImLiking segment Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. on WVTM 13!

Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jun 1

🎉🌈 Happy PRIDE Birmingham! 🌈🎉

We’ve packed the next 15 days with events across the Magic City!

Flip through the full Pride event lineup below and start making your plans now! Let’s celebrate love, community, and the power of Pride together. 💪🏽🏳️‍🌈

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Willi Morris @williesha.bsky.social · Jun 1

Alabama Media Group is sponsoring @centralalpride.bsky.social for the first time. Be prepared for me to talk about it non-stop for the next two weeks. #HappyPride

List of 2025 Central Alabama Pride sponsors

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · May 26

🌈 Thank you Alabama Political Reporter for highlighting Pride!

Alabama Political Reporter @alreporter.com · May 26

Pride Week will feature more than two dozen events, including drag brunch, a sunset parade and PrideFest with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars.

Central Alabama Pride unveils Pride Week 2025 schedule

Pride Week will feature more than two dozen events, including drag brunch, a sunset parade and PrideFest with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars.

www.alreporter.com

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · May 12

Don’t miss the Pride Drag Brunch on Sat, June 14 at 11AM!
Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Miz Cracker & Widow Von’Du!
Tickets: GA $25 | VIP $75 w/ brunch
Grab yours before they’re gone: centralalabamapride.org #PrideBham #DragBrunch

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are honored that we were awarded the Janetta Johnson Unity Award at the TAKE 8th Annual Community Awards Gala!

Thank you to TAKE and the incredible leaders who inspire us to keep doing the work. This award is for everyone who believes in the power of Pride, visibility, and love.

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BhamBlues 🦋🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❌👑❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 @bhamblues.bsky.social · Apr 14

#BlueSky friends, please support @centralalpride.bsky.social/your local PRIDE organization! Corporate sponsors are pulling out for fear of Tr*mp (looking at you, #Target), and this year's celebrations need to be BIG and LOUD - esp in red states. Let's do this! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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I just gave to Central Alabama Pride!

Show your support with a contribution.

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thank you so much for the support!

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Apr 13

Want to support Pride and get your brand in front of thousands? Buy an ad in the 2025 Pride Guide—our full-color magazine packed with events, the parade route & more! Artwork due May 1.

Reserve your spot: www.centralalabamapride.org/pride-guide

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Apr 9

Ready to showcase your business at the 2025 PrideFest? Sign up now by filling out our vendor form!

centralalabamapride.org/become-a-vendor

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thank you, Pride.com, for highlighting our Love is A Drag event! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Check out the incredible photos and relive the magic! ✨

bit.ly/3ERYDjT

Inside ‘Love Is a Drag’ a night where drag performers radically embraced queer joy in Alabama

n this political climate queer joy in the face of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is powerful, essential, and punk AF.

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Feb 11

🌴🍹 Golden Girls. Cheesecake. Cocktails. Need we say more?
Join us for Drinks on the Lanai – a Golden Girls-inspired cheesecake & cocktails tasting event! 🍰🥂
 🎟 Tickets: $50 → bit.ly/drinksonthelanai
80s music, a costume contest, & plenty of fun! #ThankYouForBeingAFriend

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Feb 3

Join us Saturday for Love is a Drag staring Kori King from RuPauls Drag Race and Flap Jack from Camp Wannakiki!

www.seetickets.us/event/love-i...

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jan 24

✨ Celebrate YOU with a free headshot! 
Join us for Capture Your Pride on Feb. 23 from Noon-4 PM at Canvas on Morris in Birmingham.

📸 Free portraits in a welcoming space! 🌈
RSVP here : forms.gle/ReDRUuV3iCr4...

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AIDS ALABAMA @aidsalabama.bsky.social · Jan 24

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
For the return of Red Hot for The Cause! Join us on March 7th at Workplay for an enchanting evening of Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Craps, and Roulette—all for a great cause! 🎲
Dress to impress in your finest vintage Vegas glam, and place your bets!
Tickets go on sale January 15th.

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jan 23

Dine with Pride at Rojo! 🌮 Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5-10 PM, and support Central Alabama Pride! 🌈 10% of all sales (dine-in & to-go) will be donated.

Enjoy a great meal & give back! 🏳️‍🌈
📲 Check out the menu: rojobirmingham.com

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AIDS ALABAMA @aidsalabama.bsky.social · Jan 22

ANNOUNCING THE 3RD ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS EXPO!
Join us Feb 7th at El Centro/The Hub: Birmingham for the 3rd Annual Black Business Expo, celebrating Black-owned businesses & honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.com
Vendors:
forms.gle/3iuahvWdmhaa...

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AIDS ALABAMA @aidsalabama.bsky.social · Jan 22

💌 Save the Date!
A Love Affair is Coming to Birmingham!
AIDS Alabama invites you to join us
Saturday, February 8th
12 PM – 3 PM
Birmingham Public Central Library
📞 For more info, contact @AIDSAlabama Policy & Advocacy at 205-876-8031 or visit the website at www.aidsalabama.org/advocay-alov...

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Central Alabama Pride @centralalpride.bsky.social · Jan 19

🌈 The Magic of Pride is coming to Birmingham! 🪄 Join us for Central Alabama Pride 2025 from June 1-15!
✨ Parade: June 14
✨ Festival: June 15 at Linn Park
Get involved as a sponsor, vendor, volunteer & more! 🌟

Links: centralalabamapride.org
#CentralAlabamaPride #Pride2025

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