Stride for Pride

🏳️‍🌈 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, June 8th, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, W Olive St, Scranton, PA
• Registration: Sign up here

🏃‍♂️ Virtual Participation

• Can't attend in person? We also offer a Virtual 5K.
• Run any time: Complete the 5K on Friday or Saturday.
• Results submission: Send your results to Scranton Running Company.
• Scoring: The virtual race will be scored, with results displayed by Monday, June 9th.

🌈 About Queer NEPA

• Mission: Queer NEPA is an LGBTQIA+ organization focused on culture, community, and justice.
• Founded: Emerged from the 2018 Pride Series held in Scranton.
• Inspiration: Founded by queer, transgender Muslim activist Emma Maloney (She/They Pronouns).
• History: First Pride flag raising in Scranton on June 12th, 2018, marked the establishment of our organization.

✊ Our Values

• Core principles: Equality and community building.
• Historical awareness: Understanding the past helps create a better tomorrow.
• Advocacy focus: Nonviolent activism for peace and LGBTQ rights in NEPA.
• Creative empowerment: Using the arts to uplift local LGBTQ creatives and speak truth to power.

🙌 Creating an Inclusive Space

• Our goal: A space where individuals can be unapologetically themselves.
• Diversity: Uplifting marginalized community members.
• Volunteerism: Driven by a commitment to equity and justice.
• Future vision: A society free from hate, violence, and oppression.