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 […]
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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. Our guest speaker this year is Lieutenant Colonel Bree Fram, US Space Force. The […]
The Joliet Pride Network hosts a regular “gayme” night at the Critical Grind Board Game Cafe in Shorewood, IL on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm. The “gayme” night is an event designed to promote inclusion, dignity, and acceptance by providing a safe and friendly environment for the local LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Attendees gather to play various […]
