How It Works

LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources.

Background

In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.

Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association and other national organizations. In 2006 Equality Forum assumed responsibility for providing content, promotion and resources for LGBT History Month.

Celebrate Our Heritage

The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement about our extraordinary national and international contributions.

About Equality Forum

Equality Forum is a national and international LGBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality Forum coordinates LGBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high-impact initiatives and presents the largest annual national and international LGBT civil rights summit. For more information, visit www.equalityforum.com.

Out in New Hope special exhibit & events. Join us as we celebrate National LGBTQ+ History Month October 11th through 31st

Observance of LGBTQ+ History Month sponsored by Equality Forum

October 1st – 31st
inside + OUT exhibit an outdoor display, more information to come

Friday, October 11th
Inside + OUT in New Hope Exhibit – Launch Party – TBA

Wednesday, October 2nd
FACT Bucks County BINGO – ToonTown

Friday, October 15th
New Hope Celebrates Spirit Day – Wear Purple!

Thursday, October 24th – Rocky Horror Show
Special Tickets for the LGBTQ+ night out will be available soon.

The Annual High Heel Drag Race – Sunday, October 27th
The Annual High Heel Drag Race & After Party at Havana (Times TBA)

Club Room, at New Hope Lodge Halloween Party – Visit their site

Click here for TICKETS! – “Thursday, October 24th”

ROCKY is back by popular demand!

New Hope Celebrates and The Bucks County Playhouse are celebrating with a special LGBTQ+ night OUT – Rocky Horror Show
Live Performance. Pre-show party at The Mansion Inn Bar on 9 S Main St, New Hope, PA at 6:00 pm – Cocktails & Lite Fare. Showtime at 7:30 pm at Bucks County Playhouse.

BUY YOUR TICKETS THROUGH NEW HOPE CELEBRATES TO GET THIS DEAL.

Get your TICKETS now! – and take a step to the left, and get ready to do the timewarp again. Ticket price $60.00 includes a reception at Mansion Inn, one adult beverage, lite fare and the show at The Playhouse. Visit us online for a complete list of OUT in New Hope October Events Please buy your tickets in a group if you wish to sit with multiple people. We will email a week before the event to confirm groups/seating.

High Heel Drag Race & After Party Sunday, October 27th

New Hope residents and visitors get in gear for the
16th Annual High Heel Drag Race 2019 on West Mechanic Street.

NEW – this year’s after-party will be held at HAVANA. on South Main St.

For the past 16 years, The High Heel Drag Race has been an all-inclusive event, representing the diversity and acceptance of all that is indigenous to New Hope. This year’s High Heel Drag Race will be held on October 27th, 2019 at 4:30 pm. All participants are dressed in costumes and wearing 3” (or taller) high heels. Runners carry a pumpkin up the hill on W. Mechanic Street, decorate the pumpkin, and race back down the hill. 

“We invite the crowd to wear costumes, dance and have fun!  It’s always an exciting time and we look forward to seeing everyone,” said Elisa Fusco, Race Coordinator.

Directly after the race, we continue the festivities with a lively fall-themed after-party hosted by Havana at 105 South Main Street from 6:30 pm. There is an awards ceremony, Live DJ, light bites and a cash bar, a $5 suggested donation at the door. Meet Sapphira Cristal – Miss NHC 2019 and all the fabulous drag kings and queens. The winners of the race will be announced and prizes awarded at 7:30 pm. 

Join us on Sunday, October 27 on W. Mechanic St. in New Hope. Participants must register online starting September 18th. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is required in advance and is limited to the first fifteen people. Participant registration and official rules will launch on September 18th. All proceeds from the race benefit New Hope Celebrates.

Race Participants should arrive at 4:15 pm to check-in. Whether you are participating or cheering the crowd on, it’s always a great time! This is a rain or shine event. 

A special thanks to all the businesses on Mechanic St. Please visit these merchants as they will be open for business during the 2019 event.
Surrender | Nina’s Waffles | Great Barn Taproom | Karla’s | Nektar Wine Bar | Zubi Restaurant & Bar | God Save The Queens

WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

WHY IS WORLD AIDS DAY IMPORTANT?

Over 101,600 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year over 4,300 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

WHAT SHOULD I DO ON WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide. Most people do this by wearing an HIV awareness red ribbon on the day.

You can list your World AIDS Day event on our events page. Or, if you can’t host your own event, you can find out how to attend an event near you.

BUT WHAT ABOUT AFTER WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day may be once a year, but you can still support people living with HIV all year round.
Visit FACT Bucks County for more info!

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New Hope Celebrates Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. We’ve created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in your own community.

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