Come celebrate Pride and commemorate Juneteenth in Chester County's Brandywine Valley, a welcoming and historic region. From events and fountains at famed Longwood Gardens, to towns and villages embracing the LGBTQ community, there are many opportunities to come together in joy. Check out just a few:
1906 at Longwood Gardens
On Friday, May 29, come out to Longwood Gardens for a delightful dinner at 1906, Longwood's fine dining restaurant overlooking the Main Fountain Garden. Afterwards enjoy the magical Illuminated Fountain performance, The Show Must Go On, featuring Broadway favorites from shows Dear Evan Hanson, Dream Girls, Kinky Boots and more. Enjoy an overnight in one of the many unique accommodations in the area, many offering special untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens.
View of the Fountains from 1906
Saturday May 30, visit Anson B. Nixon Park in beautiful Kennett Square, for the Brandywine Pride Picnic. This family-friendly event celebrates the LGBTQ community and welcomes all to enjoy activities, food, music and joy! The picnic runs from 11am to 2pm. Round out the evening and weekend with winery, brewery or distillery visits; shopping along charming main streets; visiting museums including the du Pont estates that complement Longwood Gardens.
PHILADANCO! at Loongwood Gardens' Open Air Theatre
Commemorate freedom and pride at a variety of events throughout the Brandywine countryside. On June 19th, Longwood Gardens, in partnership with Voices Underground, presents PHILADANCO! at Longwood's Open Air Theatre. Enjoy an evening performance of the international award-winning Philadelphia Dance Company and afterwards an Illuminated Fountain Performance in the Main Fountain Garden. This evening's feature is Freedom with music by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce to name a few. The songs reflect the themes of freedom, hope and strength - a musical salute to Juneteenth!
PrideFest 2026 in Phoenixville
Saturday, June 20, celebrate Chester County PRIDE Fest in Phoenixville, PA from noon to 5pm. A joyful, affirming festival featuring live entertainment, food vendors, local artists and makers, and activities for all ages. Later this evening visit the Colonial Theatre for a special event Archive/Journal. The event celebrates the work of documentary photographer/author/activist Vincent Cianni. Cianni photographed Pride marches in Manhattan, a city devastated by the AIDS epidemic. In 2020, he complied these images into a 2-volume book Archive/Journal. Join the conversation at a VIP event from 5:30 to 8:30pm or General admission from 7-8:30pm in the White Rabbit Theatre.
Check out the many other events and welcoming places to stay throughout the region.
