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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
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SUMMARY:HIV Long-Term Survivors Day
DESCRIPTION:HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) is observed annually on June 5th to honor people who’ve lived with HIV for many years\, acknowledging their resilience\, unique challenges (like aging with HIV\, stigma\, mental health)\, and advocating for their continued needs\, coinciding with the 1981 CDC report marking the start of the AIDS epidemic. This day calls for support for those diagnosed before effective treatment (ART) became widely available in 1996 and those who acquired HIV as infants.  \n#HLTSAD
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/hiv-long-term-survivors-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day is celebrated annually on May 24th\, serving to educate the public\, increase understanding\, and offer validation to individuals attracted to people of all genders (pansexual) or who experience romantic attraction to people of any gender (panromantic). It highlights that attraction isn’t limited by gender\, supports pan individuals\, and combats stigma by promoting visibility and open conversations about diverse sexual and romantic orientations within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.  \n#PansexualPride  \n#PanromanticPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/pansexual-panromantic-awareness-and-visibility-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
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SUMMARY:Harvey Milk Day
DESCRIPTION:Harvey Milk Day\, celebrated annually on May 22nd (his birthday)\, honors Harvey Milk\, a pioneering gay rights activist and one of the first openly LGBTQ elected officials in the U.S.\, serving as a San Francisco Supervisor before his assassination in 1978\, with the day established in California to commemorate his legacy of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and equality for all minorities. \n#HarveyMilk  \n#HarveyMilkDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/harvey-milk-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
CREATED:20251231T201220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201220Z
UID:748-1779148800-1779235199@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Agender Pride Day
DESCRIPTION:Agender Pride Day is celebrated annually on May 19th\, a day to recognize and honor individuals who identify as having no gender (agender) and to raise awareness about their experiences within the broader LGBTQ+ and nonbinary communities\, highlighting the spectrum of gender identities beyond the traditional binary. It’s a time for education\, celebrating agender voices\, and advocating for acceptance of gender-diverse people.  \n#AgenderPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/agender-pride-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
CREATED:20251231T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201037Z
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SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia
DESCRIPTION:The International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia\, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global observance on May 17th to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights violations and promote LGBTQ+ inclusion\, commemorating the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. It’s a day for collective action\, celebrating diversity\, and calling for equality\, with events highlighting discrimination\, hate crimes\, and advocating for dignity\, safety\, and recognition for all sexual and gender minorities worldwide.  \n#InternationalDayAgainstHomophobia
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-day-against-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
CREATED:20251231T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T200820Z
UID:744-1778889600-1778975999@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
DESCRIPTION:National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day\, celebrated annually on May 16th\, recognizes and honors the significant contributions\, resilience\, and courage of older LGBTQ+ individuals who paved the way for greater rights and acceptance\, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ seniors\, encouraging intergenerational dialogue and support for culturally competent care. Established by Nate Sweeney (SAGE) and added to the National Day Registry by Chase Brexton Health Care\, it’s a time for storytelling\, community building\, and reflecting on the progress and needs of the elder LGBTQ+ community \n#LGBTElders \n#LGBTeldersday
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-honor-our-lgbt-elders-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
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SUMMARY:International Family Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:International Family Equality Day (IFED) celebrates the diversity of LGBTQ+ families around the world\, and takes place every year on the first Sunday in May. All over the world\, more and more children are growing up in families where one or both of their parents identify as LGBTQ+. \n#InternationalFamilyEqualityDay  \n#FamilyEquality
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-family-equality-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Lesbian Visibility Day is celebrated annually on April 26th\, a day to honor\, recognize\, and raise awareness for lesbian identities and issues\, often as part of the broader Lesbian Visibility Week\, which extends from April 20th-26th (or sometimes a broader range like April 25th-May 1st). The observance highlights the importance of representation\, combats invisibility and stereotypes\, and fosters solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people\, with events like rallies\, social media campaigns\, and educational initiatives taking place globally.  \n#LesbianVisibilityDay  \n#LesbianVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/lesbian-visibility-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
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SUMMARY:Day of Silence
DESCRIPTION:Day of Silence is an annual day of action organized by GLSEN (Gay\, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. \n#DayOfSilence
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/day-of-silence/
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SUMMARY:International Asexuality Day
DESCRIPTION:International Asexuality Day (IAD) is celebrated annually on April 6th\, serving as a global effort to recognize\, raise awareness\, and advocate for the asexual spectrum community\, including asexual\, demisexual\, and grey-asexual identities\, challenging their marginalization and promoting understanding within the broader LGBTQIA+ sphere. It’s a day for education\, celebration\, solidarity\, and highlighting the diverse experiences within the ace community worldwide \n#InternationalAsexualityDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-asexuality-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated annually on March 31st to recognize the achievements of transgender and gender-diverse people and to raise awareness about the discrimination they face\, creating a positive counterpoint to Transgender Day of Remembrance. Started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009\, it’s a day for celebrating trans lives\, advocating for rights\, and promoting understanding through education and inclusive events.  \n#TransDayOfVisibility  \n#TransgenderDayOfVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
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UID:1114-1773964800-1774051199@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is observed annually on March 20 (the first day of spring) to promote HIV testing\, prevention\, and treatment within American Indian\, Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian communities. First held in 2007\, this initiative aims to reduce stigma\, honor those affected\, and address disproportionate infection rates through culturally appropriate\, community-led action.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-native-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Bayard Rustin’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1912\, Bayard Rustin was born. A Black gay innovator\, Rustin is known for being the architect of the 1963 March on Washington\, and for working with other civil rights leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \n#HappyBirthdayBayard
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bayard-rustins-birthday/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
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SUMMARY:National LGBT Health Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week\, typically the third week in March\,is an annual observance led by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health to raise awareness about unique health disparities\, advocate for inclusive care\, and promote equitable health for LGBTQ+ individuals by uplifting community voices\, providing education\, and encouraging action against discrimination. It highlights issues from mental health challenges to HIV/AIDS\, aiming to foster informed dialogue and better health outcomes for all LGBTQ+ people.  \n#LGBTHealthAwarenessWeek  \n#LGBTHealth
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-lgbt-health-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
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SUMMARY:National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, about 23% of people living with HIV are women and\, in 2021\, women made up 20 percent of new diagnoses\, according to CDC data. The highest number of new diagnoses were among women ages 25 to 44. Advances in testing\, treatment\, and prevention have resulted in progress toward the nation’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-women-girls-hiv-aids-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:Zero Discrimination Day is an annual global observance on March 1st to promote equality\, inclusion\, and dignity for all\, fighting discrimination based on income\, sex\, age\, health status (like HIV)\, occupation\, disability\, race\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, and more\, urging people to stand for compassionate\, just societies and change discriminatory laws. Led by UNAIDS\, it encourages actions like sharing stories and using the butterfly symbol to inspire transformation and awareness\, highlighting that everyone’s rights are essential for health and well-being.  \n#ZeroDiscriminationDay  \n#ZeroDiscrimination
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/zero-discrimination-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
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UID:723-1771113600-1771718399@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week happens every year during the first full week after Valentine’s Day. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on aromanticism – a spectrum where people experience little or no romantic attraction\, no matter their sexual orientation. \n#AromanticAwareness #AromanticAwarenessWeek
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/aromantic-spectrum-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T192835Z
UID:720-1770854400-1770940799@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:National Freedom to Marry Day
DESCRIPTION:National Freedom to Marry Day\, observed annually on February 12\, is an unofficial U.S. day started by Lambda Legal in 1998 to advocate for same-sex marriage equality\, celebrating love and promoting equal marriage rights for the LGBTQ+ community through events like tying ribbons and raising awareness\, though it’s now observed alongside the ongoing fight for full LGBTQ+ inclusion.  \n#FreedomToMarry  \n#LGBTMarriage
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-freedom-to-marry-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
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SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is observed annually on February 7th to highlight the significant\, disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities in the U.S.\, focusing on increasing HIV education\, testing\, prevention (like PrEP)\, and treatment access while fighting stigma and promoting resilience. It serves as a critical call to action during Black History Month to unite and end the epidemic through empowerment and community involvement\, encouraging everyone to know their status and support affected individuals.  \n#NBHAAD  \n#NationalBlackHIVAIDSAwarenessDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-black-hiv-aids-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T220000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Join JJC’s Office of Student Activities and Joliet Pride Network in raising awareness for AIDS with a drag show in the Fine Arts Theater (K-1000) on Main Campus! All the drag performers are provided by the Joliet Pride Network.\n\nAdmission is $10. AIDS awareness merchandise will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. See ticket link to purchase tickets or visit https://jjctheatre.ludus.com/index.php\n\nProceeds from tickets\, tips and sales will be donated to organizations that specialize in HIV/AIDS services and prevention. All guests 17 and older must have a valid state-issued ID. Guests under 17 must be with a parent or guardian. All JJC students can be admitted with a valid JJC ID.\n\nFor more information\, contact Connor Herrington at (815) 280-7726 or email cherring@jjc.edu. Performances are subject to change without notice. Casting by Joliet Pride Network. Presented by the Office of Student Activities.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/world-aids-day-drag-show/
LOCATION:Joliet Junior College – Fine Arts Theater\, 1215 Houbolt Rd\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T180000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:This year Naper Pride & Joliet Pride Network will be co-hosting our 6th annual Trans Day of Remembrance Observance. This is a celebration of life to honor those that we have lost\, and to express our shared hope for our future.\n\nOur guest speaker this year is Lieutenant Colonel Bree Fram\, US Space Force.\n\nThe event will take place on November 16th from 3pm to 6pm at Community United Methodist Church at 20 N Center St in Naperville\, Il.\n\nThe program will run approximately one hour and includes speakers\, music\, and performance art. The event is open to LGBTQ community members and allies. There will be a casual reception afterwards with snacks and drinks.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church\, 20 N Center St\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260612T231735
CREATED:20251231T205338Z
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UID:775-1759881600-1759967999@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Lesbian Day
DESCRIPTION:International Lesbian Day is celebrated annually on October 8th to recognize and celebrate lesbian history\, culture\, and diversity\, providing a global platform for lesbians and allies to connect\, raise awareness\, and honor the community’s strength\, resilience\, and unique achievements\, with origins tracing back to lesbian gatherings and marches in Australia and New Zealand in the late 1980s/early 1990s. \n#InternationalLesbianDay  \n#LesbianDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-lesbian-day/
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