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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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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:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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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:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T201220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201220Z
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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:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T210130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T210130Z
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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:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T201447Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:Pulse Night of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Held in remembrance of the 49 people who were murdered in the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12\, 2016. \n#PulseNightclub  \n#RememberPulse
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/pulse-night-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:Same-Sex Marriage is Legalized in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) was the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide\, ruling that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all states to license marriages between same-sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states\, guaranteeing equal dignity and fundamental rights under the law. Authored by Justice Kennedy\, the 5-4 decision found bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional\, establishing marriage equality as a fundamental right for all couples\, not just opposite-sex couples.  \n#LoveWins  \n#SCOTUSMarriage  \n#GayMarriage
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/same-sex-marriage-is-legalized-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:Stonewall Riots Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Stonewall Anniversary is celebrated annually on June 28th\, marking the start of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City\, a pivotal event where LGBTQ+ patrons fought back against a police raid\, sparking the modern gay rights movement and leading to annual Pride celebrations and increased activism for LGBTQ+ equality.   \n#RememberStonewall  \n#StonewallRiots
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/stonewall-riots-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Non-Binary People’s Day is celebrated annually on July 14th\, a date chosen to fall precisely between International Women’s Day (March 8th) and International Men’s Day (November 19th)\, highlighting identities outside the gender binary. It’s a day to raise awareness about non-binary experiences\, celebrate the diversity of non-binary identities (neither solely male nor female\, or both\, or somewhere in between)\, and advocate for inclusion and understanding\, often using gender-neutral language like “they/them” pronouns and challenging stereotypes \n. \n#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #NonBinaryPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/nternational-non-binary-peoples-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T203635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T203707Z
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SUMMARY:International Drag Day
DESCRIPTION:International Drag Day is an annual global celebration on July 16th\, honoring drag culture\, performers (queens\, kings\, etc.)\, and their significant contributions to LGBTQ+ history\, activism\, and artistic expression through fashion\, makeup\, and performance. Started by Adam Stewart in 2009\, the day highlights drag’s evolution from marginalized entertainment to a mainstream force for self-expression\, joy\, and challenging gender norms\, encouraging support for these artists worldwide.  \n#DragDay  \n#InternationalDragDay \n#DragIsNotACrime
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-drag-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T212647Z
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SUMMARY:Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1945\, Marsha P. Johnson was born. Famous for being one of the initiators of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising\, Johnson was a gay liberation activist and a self-identified drag queen. Her legacy would go on to influence many in the LGBTQ+ community. \n#HappyBirthdayMarsha  \n#MarshaPJohnson
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/marsha-p-johnsons-birthday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:Bisexual Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Bisexual Awareness Week\, or #BiWeek\, is an annual event held every September 16-23\, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23\, to raise visibility\, promote acceptance\, and advocate for the bisexual (bi+) community\, highlighting their unique experiences\, challenges like erasure\, and resilience\, according to sources like GLAAD\, the Bisexual Resource Center\, and PFLAG. It’s a time for education\, community building\, and challenging stereotypes within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond\, emphasizing that bi+ identities (including pan\, fluid\, queer\, unlabeled) are valid and deserve recognition.  \n#BiWeek  \n#BisexualAwarenessWeek
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bisexual-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
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SUMMARY:Bi Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Bi Visibility Day\, celebrated annually on September 23rd\, is an international awareness day to recognize\, celebrate\, and raise visibility for bisexual people and the broader bisexual+ (bi\, pan\, fluid\, etc.) community\, combating bi-erasure and stigma by highlighting their history\, culture\, and unique challenges. Started in 1999 by US activists Wendy Curry\, Michael Page\, and Gigi Raven Wilbur\, it aims to educate others and foster understanding\, reducing unique prejudices bisexual individuals face. \n#BiDay  \n#BiVisibilityDay  \n#BiVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bi-visibility-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260425T073905
CREATED:20251231T205708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T205708Z
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SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day on October 11th\, celebrating the act of “coming out” (sharing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity) as a courageous step toward authenticity and visibility\, raising awareness for LGBTQ+ rights and promoting acceptance for those still struggling to be open\, a tradition that began in 1988 following a major gay rights march. \n#NationalComingOutDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-coming-out-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T210819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T210819Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Shepard Remebrance Day
DESCRIPTION:October 12th is widely recognized as a day to remember Matthew Shepard\, the date he died in 1998 from injuries sustained in a brutal anti-gay hate crime in Laramie\, Wyoming\, prompting major advocacy for federal hate crime legislation. Organizations like the Matthew Shepard Foundation encourage reflection and action on this day to combat hate and promote acceptance\, with related remembrance events often occurring around October 6th (the attack) and October 12th (his death).  \n#MatthewShepard
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/matthew-shepard-remebrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T212225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T212225Z
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SUMMARY:International Pronouns Day
DESCRIPTION:International Pronouns Day\, held annually on the third Wednesday of October (October 15\, 2025)\, is a global observance to normalize sharing\, respecting\, and educating about personal pronouns\, affirming basic human dignity and creating inclusive spaces for everyone\, especially transgender and gender nonconforming individuals who are disproportionately affected by misgendering. It encourages people to share their own pronouns (like she/her\, he/him\, they/them) to foster understanding and respect for diverse gender identities. \n#InternationalPronounsDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-pronouns-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T210953Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Day is an annual observance\, held on the third Thursday of October\, where millions wear purple to stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth\, especially transgender and nonbinary youth\, who face harassment and discrimination. Started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan after a wave of bullying-related suicides\, it’s a major anti-bullying movement promoted by GLAAD\, encouraging people\, brands\, and media to “go purple” as a visible sign of solidarity and acceptance. \n#SpiritDay  \n#LGBTQYouth
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/spirit-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T211136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T211136Z
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SUMMARY:Intersex Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Intersex Awareness Day\, celebrated annually on October 26\, is a global day for grassroots activism to end shame\, secrecy\, and non-consensual surgeries on intersex people\, advocating for bodily autonomy\, physical integrity\, and self-determination. It marks the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex activists in Boston in 1996\, who demanded respect from the medical community for variations in sex characteristics (chromosomes\, gonads\, genitals\, hormones) that don’t fit typical male/female definitions. The day highlights the challenges intersex individuals face and promotes understanding\, inclusivity\, and human rights. \n#IntersexAwarenessDay \n#IntersexPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/intersex-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T211900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T211900Z
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SUMMARY:Intersex Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Intersex Day of Remembrance\, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity\, is observed annually on November 8th\, marking the birthday of Herculine Barbin\, a 19th-century French intersex person. The day serves to honor those lost to abuse or suicide\, raise awareness about non-consensual medical interventions (like forced surgeries) on intersex children\, and advocate for intersex rights\, dignity\, and bodily autonomy\, highlighting issues of intersex genital mutilation and human rights. \n#IntersexDayOfRemembrance
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/intersex-day-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T212410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T212410Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience 2024 – EventsTransgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)\, observed annually on November 20th\, is a day to honor and memorialize transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming individuals murdered due to transphobic violence\, drawing attention to the ongoing discrimination\, violence\, and human rights issues they face. Started in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to remember Rita Hester\, TDoR involves vigils\, name readings\, and community events to raise awareness\, foster education\, and advocate for acceptance and safety for transgender people. \n#TransDayOfRemembrance  \n#TDOR
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260425T073906
CREATED:20251231T212531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T212531Z
UID:801-1796083200-1796169599@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day\, observed annually on December 1st since 1988\, unites people globally to fight HIV/AIDS by raising awareness\, showing support for those living with HIV\, remembering lives lost\, and pushing for progress in prevention\, treatment\, and ending the pandemic. It serves as a crucial opportunity to educate communities\, combat stigma\, and advocate for equitable access to services\, highlighting medical advancements while acknowledging ongoing challenges\, often symbolized by the red ribbon. \n#WorldAIDSDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/world-aids-day/
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