Hampton Roads Pride

The Block Party at Scope Arena is the place to be the night before PrideFest to dance the night away to popular DJ tracks and see spectacular drag queen performances. Adult beverages are available to guests 21 years and older. Ticketed event.

Celebrate pride at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront as we soak in the sun and dance in the sand. Live music entertainment that is free and open to all. Adult beverages available to guests 21 years and older.

Hampton Roads Pride’s inaugural Run the Rainbow 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run was the first race in the Nation to host a gender neutral registration thanks to our partnership with the amazing team at Mettle Events.

Our annual race attracts runners from across the east coast and is a perfect blend of fitness, family and coastal fun providing a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to connect directly with the thriving Hampton Roads Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and allied communities. Our hope for this race is to inspire new runners and youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get involved with the Community. Virtual race registration available.

Since 2007, the Hampton Roads Pride has made funding scholarships in support of the next generation of innovative leaders an annual budget priority. We are proud to have awarded over $60,000 in scholarships as of 2020. Our scholarships are based on merit, academics, and community involvement. Hampton Roads Pride offers up to four $1,600 scholarships each year paid directly to each recipient’s educational institution.

Scholarships are awarded to assist with the educational expenses of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+), or identify with an affiliated community (including, but not limited to, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, Two-spirit, Nonbinary, Agender, and Genderqueer) as well as LGBTQ+ allies (those who do not identify as LGBTQ+, but who are allied with and support the LGBTQ+ community).

Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above, and provide official transcripts from their educational institutions.

Applicants must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following areas: Accomack County, Chesapeake City, Hampton City, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Northampton County, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City, Suffolk City, Virginia Beach City, Williamsburg City, or York County.

Our many Educational OUTreach programs connect LGBT youth, teens, adults, and families with their greatest resource: community - promoting a sense of belonging and enhancing physical, mental, and social well-being. Our Educational OUTreach programs, presentations, and panel discussions include:
- Hampton Roads LGBT History presentations
- Corporate Equality and Inclusion
- Mental Health
- 21st Century Families

Hampton Roads Pride strives to support the LGBT and allied communities across all demographics. Through advocacy and community service we demonstrate the capacity of the creative, social, economic, and influential force of the LGBT community and its allies to effect positive change. Our Community OUTreach efforts include:
- Providing meals to those experiencing homelessness
- Supporting local nonprofit partners
- Connecting with veteran and active military service
members
- Encouraging inclusive public services through the
establishment of LGBT Liaisons
- Partnering with businesses who provide safe spaces for
LGBT community members
- Collaborating with LGBT organizations to offer events
year-round that provide an extensive network of
support locally and regionally