“PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag” by Rob Sanders College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030) for books dedicated to diversity and acceptance. Decatur, GA 30030) and Brave & Kind Bookshop (722 W. We recommend browsing Charis Books & More (184 S Candler St. In addition to pride parades and street festivals, there are other ways to open the age-appropriate lines of communication with your children about the LGBTQ community-and acceptance of all people, regardless of gender, race, religion and sexuality differences. Ī post shared by Charis Books and More Little Something for the Book Worms For over 30 years, the objective of the Atlanta Pride Run has been to generate awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in the greater Atlanta area and fundraise for much-needed community partners.
The Atlanta Pride Run is excited to return in-person at beautiful Piedmont Park on June 5, with a virtual option for those not yet ready to mix and mingle. So sprinkle on some glitter, proudly raise your rainbow flags, and enjoy these fun happenings until the end of June. While some Pride events haven’t historically been kid-centric, there are plenty of festivals, parades, walk/runs and concerts that give children the chance to celebrate or perhaps an environment to relate to.
While the annual Atlanta Pride Parade and Festival happens the weekend closest to National Coming Out Day in October, Atlanta parents still have plenty of opportunities to show their kids that families come in every shape, size, and color of the rainbow.