Why We Need Pride Now More Than Ever
Every June, the world gets a little louder, a little brighter, and a lot more fabulous. Pride flags wave in the wind, playlists get a little gayer, and suddenly there’s glitter in places glitter was never meant to be. It’s easy to get caught up in the party—and let’s be clear, the party matters—but there’s something deeper at the heart of it all. And right now, that heart is more important than ever.
Because even in 2025, being out, visible, and proud still takes courage.
Yes, we’ve made incredible progress. We’ve got more representation, more rights, and more celebration than ever before. But that doesn’t mean the fight is over. For every gorgeous rooftop drag brunch, there are still places where being yourself can be dangerous. For every ad campaign that features two men kissing, there are still people pushing back against our joy, our bodies, and our right to take up space.
That’s why we need Pride.
We need it because visibility saves lives. Because a 16-year-old watching the parade from their bedroom window might be seeing someone who looks like them, acts like them, loves like them—for the very first time.
We need it because joy is resistance. When we dance, when we kiss, when we wear the tiniest pair of swim briefs known to man and strut down the beach like it’s our runway, we’re doing more than looking hot. We’re reclaiming space, rewriting the rules, and reminding the world that our existence isn’t up for debate.
We need it because community heals. Whether you’re marching in the streets or flirting at the pool party, Pride is a chance to connect. To remember that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. Something strong. Something glittery and fierce and impossible to ignore.
And let’s be real, after everything we’ve been through, we deserve a celebration. We deserve confetti and sweat and slow dances and makeouts and chosen families and hangovers and group pics with everyone in mesh tanks. We deserve to feel good. To feel seen. To feel free.
So no, Pride isn’t just a party. But the party is still part of it.
This June, show up however you can. Rock the colors. Support your local drag queens. Tip generously. Kiss with intention. Compliment someone’s crop top. Call your queer friends. Dance with strangers. Make someone feel welcome.
Because the truth is, Pride isn’t just about looking back at where we’ve been.
It’s about showing up for where we are, and who we’re becoming.
