Mt. Airy Pride Festival 2026
Emcee
Lex will be Emceeing the 1st Annual Mt. Airy Pride Festival on Sunday, June 14th from 10 am - 2 pm!
This is a free event open to all!
Check out more information here!
About Mt. Airy Pride
Mt. Airy Pride is a collaborative community initiative celebrating LGBTQIA+ visibility, inclusion, and belonging in Northwest Philadelphia. Produced in partnership with High Point Café’s Sunday Market and supported by WMAN, Mt. Airy CDC, Attic Youth Center, and
Pop The Pixel, the festival brings together residents, organizations, artists, and businesses to create a welcoming and affirming community celebration.
Sunday, June 14th from 10am – 2pm
Join us in celebrating Mt Airy Pride!
In partnership with High Point Cafe’s Sunday Market at Richard Allen Lane train station, the Mt Airy Pride festival will include:
Local LGBTQIA+ businesses & non-profits
Non-profits & community organizations
Live performers
Artisans & crafters
Lawn games & family-friendly fun
Food & drinks
Plus — bring your own shirt and create your very own custom Pride logo print!
Whether you’re coming to shop, connect, celebrate or simply enjoy a joyful day with neighbors, there’s something for everyone at Mt. Airy Pride. We’d love to see you there and celebrate Pride together as a community.
Entertainment
MC Lex Horwitz
10:30am – 11:00am: Ants on a Log
11:15am – 11:45am: Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Kurt Cobain’s Dad- band
12:45pm – 1:15pm: Mx’ed Nutz- drag king
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Anna Crusis Feminist Choir
Check out more information here!
Inaugural Mt. Airy Pride Festival Brings Community, Celebration, and Visibility to Northwest Philadelphia
MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA — June 14, 2026 — Mt. Airy will celebrate Pride in a new way this year with the launch of the inaugural Mt. Airy Pride Festival, taking place Sunday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Richard Allen Lane Train Station.
Presented in partnership with High Point Café’s Sunday Market, the festival will bring together local residents, businesses, artists, performers, and community organizations for a joyful celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, belonging, and neighborhood connection. The event is made possible through the collaboration and sponsorships of West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN), Mt. Airy CDC, Attic Youth Center, and Pop The Pixel.
The free, family-friendly festival will feature live entertainment, community resources, artisan vendors, food trucks, lawn games, interactive activities, and opportunities for neighbors of all ages to celebrate together. In partnership with High Point Café's Sunday Market, attendees will also have the opportunity to shop from local LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and vendors, highlighting the creativity and entrepreneurship that make Mt. Airy such a vibrant community. Designed as an inclusive community event, Mt. Airy Pride will offer activities and experiences for individuals, couples, families, children, and older adults alike.
“Mt. Airy has long been known as a neighborhood that values diversity, inclusion, and community,” said Paige GoldMarche, who leads the group of Mt. Airy volunteers organizing the event. “This festival creates a dedicated space to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and families while bringing the broader community together in a spirit of joy, visibility, and belonging.”
Live Entertainment
Lex Horwitz will serve as MC for a dynamic performance lineup featuring local musicians, performers, and artists throughout the day.
The festival's main stage schedule includes:
• 10:30–11:00 a.m. – Ants on a Log
• 11:15–11:45 a.m. – Opera on Tap
• 12:00–12:30 p.m. – Kurt Cobain’s Dad
• 12:45–1:15 p.m. – Mx’ed Nutz
• 1:30–2:00 p.m. – Anna Crusis Feminist Choir
Throughout the event, attendees will also enjoy roaming performances from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts.
Community Resources and Local Businesses
More than two dozen organizations, nonprofits, schools, and businesses will participate, including the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Act Up Philadelphia, Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia FIGHT, William Way LGBTQ Community Center, Climate Action PA, Mt. Airy Learning Tree, West Mt. Airy Neighbors, and many others.
The festival will also showcase local artisans, LGBTQIA+-affirming businesses, community resources, and opportunities for residents to connect with organizations serving Northwest Philadelphia.
Family-Friendly Activities
In addition to shopping, entertainment, and community engagement, attendees can enjoy lawn games, food and drinks, and a hands-on Pride-themed art activity where participants can bring their own shirts to create custom Pride logo prints. The event has been intentionally designed to welcome people of all ages, making it a place where families, friends, and neighbors can celebrate Pride together.
Event Details
Mt. Airy Pride Festival
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Richard Allen Lane Train Station, Philadelphia, PA
The event is free and open to the public.
