Gay fourth of july
Celebrate the Fourth of July the gay way!
Friday, July 18
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. in-person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s modern location at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to carry a beverage of selection. For more details, email [email protected].
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 6 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and amusing. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to transport your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This event is preferred for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, July 19
Go Homosexual DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 12 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area Homosexual community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are
Planning a fabulous getaway for the Fourth of July? Whether you’re heading to a beach paradise or a city escape, packing smart will save you time, hassle, and maybe even ensure a scant extra cocktails on the dance floor. Breathe uncomplicated, darling—we’ve got your Fourth of July packing list right here. Trust us, we’ve perfected the art of travel (carry-on only, two weeks in Tokyo? Been there). Now, we’re spilling our secrets, with plenty of flair, sass, and a touch of practicality.
What to Pack for a Fabulous Fourth of July
Here’s how to spin your holiday weekend into a highlight reel of comfort, style, and entertainment (with no overpacking drama involved).
Wardrobe Essentials
Styling for the Fourth of July? Attention on pieces that produce you look (and feel!) amazing while staying comfy in summer’s heat.
- Crop Tops: Show off that summer body and beat the heat. Whether you’re strutting through a patriotic party or kicking back by the BBQ, these are a must.
- Vibrant Shorts: Hue pops make everything more festive. Don’t be shy—try something bright or patterned.
- Tank Tops: Perfect for layering or going solo, tanks keep your outfit versatile.
- Speedos or Swim Shorts
About the National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration
“Without our demonstrations starting in ’65, Stonewall would not have happened.”
Frank Kameny
Gay Pioneer
Father of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement
On July 4, 1965, a group of courageous gay and sapphic activists from New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia laid the foundation for the organized LGBT civil rights movement with demonstrations in front of Autonomy Hall. Known as "Annual Reminders," these protests of East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO) occurred every Fourth of July from 1965 to 1969.In 2015 we proudly commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Annual Reminders, the Gay Pioneers who staged them, and a half century of LGBT civil right progress.
What Makes the Annual Reminders So Significant
In the 1960s, there were approximately 200 gay activists in the nation. There were protests in late 1964 and early 1965 in Washington, D.C., and in Recent York about an individual issue, such as Fidel Castro rounding up homosexuals, the Civil Service Commission’s prohibition against the federal government employing gay or lesbian Americans, or military discharges.
The Annual Reminders were seminal fo
Trump funk. That’s how I’d describe the mood in my small town of Hastings, Michigan, as residents celebrated the 4th of July. The pre-holiday concert drew a big crowd as expected. I unified my friends, one of whom plays in the Hastings City Band, with no expectation other than to enjoy a summer evening of music.
Thankfully, there were no MAGA hats or shirts in site. That was a bit surprising given the grave Red population of our county. There were, however, a few protest t-shirts worn by attendees. But overall I observed somewhat tepid responses to even the most rousing of patriotic songs, the Sousa March Stars and Stripes Forever.
It’s not that the band’s leader, Spencer Ivory, or narrator Paul Ballinger, didn’t bring their “A” game to the illustrate. The program featured MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech broadcast over the band’s music, a reading of the Gettysburg Handle, excerpts from the Announcement of Independence and tributes to our service members.
My observation — and maybe I’m projecting — is that most Americans are not happy with the state of our union as we celebrate the 249th year of
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