Dear Providence,

June is the perfect opportunity for Fairfax County to embrace its diversity. This month is filled with activities and events celebrating the vibrant communities that make Fairfax County unique as we recognize June as Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month.

The Board of Supervisors will designate June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Fairfax County to reaffirm our commitment to support and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community fully. My office is committed to the One Fairfax Policy, a declaration that all residents deserve an equitable opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, sex, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability, income, or where they live. Community members are invited to celebrate Pride all month long in the County and surrounding jurisdictions. You can see a list of Pride events below.

The Board will also designate June 2024 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Fairfax County to honor and celebrate the courage, culture, and countless contributions of immigrants who have lived and continue to live in our community. This is a time to reflect on the generations of immigrants from different parts of the world who have helped shape Fairfax County's history and continue to help define our future. A series of events will be held Countywide including cultural performances, art exhibits, and storytelling sessions that showcase the rich heritage of our immigrant community.

With gratitude,

Providence District Events

Mosaic Pride Parade and Celebration

• Saturday, June 1st from 3:00 - 9:00 pm
• Mosaic District (Merrifield)
• Event Details

Embracing Intersectionality & Championing Allyship

• Friday, June 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• CrossCountry Consulting (Tysons)
• Event Details

Neon Night Dance Party

• Friday, June 21st at 7:00 pm
• The Vault at Capital One Hall (Tysons)
• Event Details

Drag Bingo

• Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00 pm
• Starr Hill Biergarten (Tysons)
• Event Details

Fairfax County Events

School Board Chair Frisch has compiled a running list of Pride events in Fairfax County and surrounding localities. I've included a few below.

Reston Pride

• Saturday, June 1st from 12:00 - 6:00 pm
• Lake Anne Plaza (Reston)
• Event Details

City of Alexandria Pride Fair

• Saturday, June 1st from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
• Alexandria City Hall (Alexandria)
• Event Details

Arlington Pride Block Party

• Saturday, June 1st from 4:30 - 9:30 pm
• Water Park (National Landing)
• Event Details

City of Fairfax Pride

• Saturday, June 1st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• Old Town Hall (Fairfax)
• Event Details

Loudoun Pride Festival

• Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 - 7:00 pm
• Claude Moore Park (Sterling)
• Event Details

Herndon Pride Festival

• Saturday, June 8th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Arts Herndon Lawn (Herndon)
• Event Details

Flavors of Fairfax

Embark on a culinary journey this Immigrant Heritage Month as we showcase diverse cuisines from around the globe. Each week this month, we will spotlight a variety of cuisines offered throughout the county, showcasing recipes, foodie favorites, and the talented creators behind these culinary masterpieces. If you are a chef, restaurant owner, or food enthusiast, please take the survey below to share your story or recommend some hidden gems around Fairfax County.

Where We Belong Art Contest

Fairfax County Public Library invites students to celebrate our diverse community by showing off their creativity and participating in a new art contest!

The Where We Belong Art Contest is open to students in grades kindergarten to 12th grade who live or study in Fairfax County. Participants are asked to create artwork in a medium of their choice based on one of the following:

• We all belong in Fairfax County.

• This is my family portrait.

• This is where I am from.

• We celebrate the contributions of our immigrant community members.

The contest is open through Saturday, June 15th.