17 Ideas For Planning An Unforgettable Virtual Pride Party
Pride, but in quarantine.
1. First, hire an artist for a virtual performance.
Whether they're a drag queen or a musician, there are lots of LGBTQ performers who have lost a substantial amount of their income during the coronavirus pandemic. However, some have pivoted to virtual performances — so reach out to your fave artists and see what they're doing.
2. Host an LGBTQ trivia night.
3. Watch an LGBTQ movie remotely with friends and loved ones.
Pro tip: Use an online clock to synchronize start times. We've rounded up some LGBTQ movies with happy endings, in case you need some inspo.
4. Join a virtual Pride celebration with your household — or start a virtual watch party on the side.
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In lieu of IRL Pride, lots of places still have virtual events planned — like NYC's Drag Fest with GLAAD.
5. Raise money for an LGBTQ charity.
For example, you could tap into what local organizations are doing to help LGBTQ people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
6. Make a joint playlist and have a virtual boogie.
7. Have a Pride-themed mask-making party.
8. Host a virtual brunch.
9. Have an online talent show for all your gifted LGBTQ pals.
10. Have a Pride parade — but with cars.
11. Bake some Pride-themed snacks.
12. Host a quarantine drag ball.
If you need some inspiration, take a look at what people are doing on TikTok.
13. Get local food delivered and have an online dinner party.
14. Sign any relevant petitions to help protect LGBTQ people in your area.
15. Have a discussion group about your favorite LGBTQ literature.
If you don't have time for a book, there's still lots of fantastic poetry and essays by LGBTQ authors.
16. Treat yourselves to a remote at-home spa sesh.
17. Finally, deck out your home in Pride decor.
