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‘Virginia is for Lovers’ updates Pride heart logo
Design to reflect identities within the queer community
The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) will be updating its current “Virginia is for Lovers” Pride Heart logo and adopt the Progress Pride Flag design that reflects the many different identities within the queer community. VTC initially introduced the Virginia is for Lovers Pride logo in 2016, with the traditional red heart being replaced with a rainbow heart.
The new design better acknowledges both the diversity of the people and cultures that make up Virginia’s tourism industry including business owners and communities, and vendors involved in the arts, food, beverages, music, and culture. The flag’s design will also more accurately represent the travelers that come to Virginia to explore the history, outdoors, restaurants, Pride festivals and events, and their favorite queer-centric attractions.
For more information, visit virginia.org.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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