I can’t believe it’s already that time of the year again- Pride Month! This time last year I was just starting to put more work into my blog and I honestly can’t believe how far I’ve come.
Unfortunately, back then it wasn’t really possible to celebrate Pride Month, and even though things are still uncertain this year it’s great to know we can commemorate this special month and celebrate with friends in a way that wasn’t possible last year.
In June 2019 I went to a Pride march in York, and it was such a lovely experience. Granted it was pouring it down with rain, but it was brilliant to feel part of a fun celebration that is accepting of everyone. It was so much fun, and I really recommend getting out and getting involved in any covid-safe celebrations this year!
Below, I’ve come up with 10 simple and easy ways to celebrate Pride Month this year. Lots of these ideas are free, covid-safe, and easy to do however you want to celebrate this accepting and fun time of year!
Bake a Pride treat!
If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month from home, try baking a Pride-inspired recipe. You could make a rainbow cupcake using food-colouring, or even make little Pride flags to stick in your cakes when they’re cooked!
For more, check out these Pride baking ideas that you could try at home.
Decorate Your Home
My sister loves creating her own bunting to hang around our house on special occasions- and Pride is no different! If you’re artistic, you could design your own Pride images to hang around your home- or you could even just colour in a nice rainbow to show your solidarity for the movement.
Attend a Pride event online
There’s not a lot of big events that you can go to in-person at the moment- but you can certainly join in with Pride online! Find out what events are happening online, and understand a bit more about Pride from the comfort of your own home.
This is such an easy way to celebrate Pride month as it requires minimal effort, and you can still have a great time!
Read a book by an LGBTQ+ author
Reading a book by an LGBTQ+ author is such an easy way to celebrate Pride Month- and you might end up finding your next best book. I love finding out about experiences different to mine, and it’s so interesting to read books by a diverse range of authors.
This Pride Month, pick up a book about LGBTQ+ experiences and learn a little something.
Head to your local march
As long as events are held safely in your local area, an in-person Pride march or event is such a fantastic experience- and such a great way to show solidarity and support for the cause. Whether you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community or not, Pride marches are inclusive spaces!
Create a few posters
Pride wouldn’t be Pride without fun, colourful posters to draw attention to the causes and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community all across the world. Use your art and craft skills to create something topical and colourful for your home, window, or Pride march.
Research LGBTQ+ issues
I mentioned this in my post about making the most of Women’s History Month, but researching and understanding the issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community is one of the best ways to properly understand this time of the year- and know how to commemorate and celebrate Pride.
Get online!
Why not get online and share a recent article about Pride? Or retweet your favourite LGBTQ+ blogger? This is such a vibrant, interesting, and diverse time of the year- so don’t forget to check out what your favourite social media channels have to offer and support others online.
Meet up with friends
Meeting up with friends is such a novelty for us all at the moment, and so a great way to celebrate Pride Month is to host a Pride event, meet up with friends at an event, or even chat online. It’s so important to surround yourself with people who love, respect, and support your values- and find a place to celebrate Pride with them!
Think about your content
If you’re a blogger or YouTuber, think about creating some Pride-inspired content that’s relevant to you! You could write about your favourite Pride reads, films featuring LGBTQ+ storylines, or come up with some unique ideas for making the most of June Pride.
Do you have any easy ways to celebrate Pride Month? What have you done to celebrate in the past? What do you think of my ideas?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below š
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
Itās a shame that no parades could go ahead this year! But these are some really great ways to celebrate pride month! X
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Yes definitely, although I think some places in the UK have pushed the marches to later in the summer so that will be something to look forward to!
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Yes to this! Happy pride month! These are some brilliant ways to celebrate pride xx
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Happy Pride Month š thank you Della x
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Love all of these ideas! I have never participated in a pride parade, but always try to share info and add plenty of reads to my TBR all year from LGBTQIA+ authors x
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That’s so good of you, and definitely a great way to honour this time of year from the comfort of your own home x
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Some really lovely, accessible ways to celebrate and support Pride and LGBTQ+ communities — thanks for the ideas!
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Thank you Molly x
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I’ve walked through York during Pride a couple of years ago, I love seeing all the flags in the windows and streets!
Corinne x
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Yes, it was actually York Pride March that I attended! Thank you for sharing x
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Love this! There really is some way to celebrate for everyone, whether you’re comfortable going back out into the community (due to covid) or not!
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Thank you Jenny! Yes I agree, there are plenty of options for covid-safe celebrations that everyone is comfortable with x
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Don’t have any parades in my city this year. Definitely something I wanna attend! However, these are some brilliant ways to celebrate the month. Definitely gonna try them out! Happy pride! š³ļøāš
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I think ours have been pushed to later in the year- understandably š thank you x
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Great ideas! I love the idea about making some Pride-themed bakes, as well as reading some Pride books x
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Thank you! I want to try baking something xx
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Each year I think that I will be prepared to help celebrate pride with a cool craft idea. I have been crazy busy this month and am hoping I can get something arranged before the end of the month. This is a great post and helpful too! Thanks for the ideas!
Shyla – http://www.sinceremommy.com
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Thank you, I hope you manage that it sounds like a great way to celebrate the month with one of your favourite hobbies x
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Love these ideas! Pride parades seem like so much fun. I also hope that we can all take some time to learn more about the struggles the LGBTQ+ community face during this time as well
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Thank you! They are š I think that’s so important- there’s still so much change that needs to happen when possible x
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I absolutely love these ideas, I think educating yourself on how you can be a supportive ally is another thing too!
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Yes that’s so true š I love to support as an ally how I can x
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These are all great ways to celebrate pride month. I have been doing lots of rainbow baking this month to celebrate.
Sarah | http://www.aspoonfulofvanilla.co.uk
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I saw your fantastic recipes, I love that! Thank you x
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These are very nice ideas. Never done anything on your list before aside from supporting LGBTQ+ bloggers and their works. Thanks for sharing this š
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Thank you Fiona š that’s great of you, thank you x
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Thank you, you too!
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These are great and such an amazing list of ways to support the LGBTQ+ community. I’d also add supporting LGBTQ+ organisations and businesses
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Thank you Emma, yes that’s a great one to add thank you x
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Great ideas! I tend to do research to educate myself on the issues the community deals with, also I’ve been looking at books I can buy so I’m definitely showing some more support by finding some by LGBTQ+ authors. Great post! xx
TheQuietGirl | http://www.quietgirlblog.com
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That’s such an important way to commemorate this time of year š that’s great, I hope you find some good ones x
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Thank you! I think it’s great to understand experiences and history about this community x
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I love baking a treat, thatās a good idea! Iāve been to only one Pride get together a few years ago and I had a blast.
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Thank you! That sounds so much fun x
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Some great ways to celebrate Pride Month! Baking is such a brilliant idea, I’ve seen a lot of rainbow inspired cakes on people’s Instagram’s! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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Thank you! I agree, I love seeing rainbow cakes and cute decorations x
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This is a fantastic list of ways you can easily celebrate! I love how you’ve included both activities for those more introverted and extroverted! Thanks for sharing š
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Great post, Eleanor! I love that you listed super easy ways that anyone can do at any point in time and it’s affordable. I would love to do a rainbow treat soon. Thanks for sharing x
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
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Thank you Lynn š Yes I think it’s great to have easy and accessible ideas x
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Some really great ways to celebrate pride month! Baking is my favourite thing to do so Iāll defo be doing a sweet treat to help celebrate. Thank you for sharing Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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Thank you! Yess that’s a great way to celebrate I love it x
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These are great ideas! I once attended a March and I absolutely loved it, in support of colleagues. The whole place was so bright and colourful and we followed a pride JCB. Fab day!
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Thank you! Yes it’s so much fun, and great to be an ally to the cause x
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These are such great ways to celebrate pride this year! I’ve been taking more time to talk to my son about it all and he asked for his very own pride top which we got for him and its so sweet.
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Its such a shame that events couldn’t take place but you’ve included so many alternative things to do.
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I know I agree, thank you x
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Making pride themed food seems like a great idea, you could do cupcakes as you suggested or like rainbow iced covered biscuits. Once the world is back to normal, they make for great office treats
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Love all of these ideas that are alternative ways to celebrate pride. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you š
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