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10 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in 2024

Last Updated on May. 24, 2024 – by CyberLink
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Pride Month is coming up, which means it’s time to celebrate equality and show support for the LGBTQA+ community. Every June, people celebrate Pride Month as a way to acknowledge the anniversary of the Stonewall Riot of 1969, which was a major turning point in the fight for civil rights in the LGBTQA+ community. By finding ways to honor Pride Month throughout June, you support the ongoing struggle for equality and create an uplifting environment for your community.

Why Is It Important To Celebrate Pride Month?

Celebrating Pride Month is important because it reminds people of the challenges that the LGBTQA+ community has overcome. It also honors LGBTQA+ activists and allies who paved the way for society to accept people of all sexualities and gender identities. Even if you aren’t part of the LGBTQA+ community, finding small ways to recognize Pride Month can help others remember the importance of fighting against discrimination.

10 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month

  1. Learn the History of Pride
  2. Volunteer or Donate
  3. Be an Ally
  4. Attend Pride Parades or Events
  5. Use Pride Month PFPs
  6. Switch Up Social Media Covers
  7. Share Your Pride Memories
  8. Apply Pride Nail Art
  9. Custom Pride Month Cards
  10. Decorate Your Room

1. Learn the History of Pride

two women hodling a rainbow flag together to celebrate pride month

Although many cities host Pride parades to celebrate the vibrant LGBTQA+ community, Pride isn’t just a party. It’s a recognition of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender activists who fought hard for equality. Spend some time learning about key figures who stood up to discrimination and put themselves at risk to build a better future for others. You can watch a documentary, read a book about LGBTQA+ history, or look for educational events in your area.

2. Volunteer or Donate

a woman sitting in front of a desk to sign up for something on the tablet with a rainbow behind to celebrate pride month

LGBTQA+ rights have come a long way, but many people still struggle with being accepted and supported. You can help by volunteering with a charity or organization that gives support to at-risk members of the LGBTQA+ community. Donating is another great way to show your support during Pride Month.

3. Be an Ally

a group of people hold pride slogan and wave a rainbow flag to celebrate pride month

Sometimes, the best way to celebrate Pride is by simply being an ally, which involves showing support for the LGBTQA+ community in your day-to-day life. Standing up against discriminatory comments, educating others on the importance of equality, or even putting up a sign expressing your support can all be a great way to show your allyship.


4. Attend Pride Parades or Events

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Everyone is welcome at Pride events, regardless of your sexuality. Go to a Pride-themed parade, festival, or show to celebrate alongside the LGBTQA+ people in your community.


5. Use Pride Month PFPs

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Changing your profile picture during Pride Month is an easy way to show the world that you support LGBTQA+ rights. Consider adding a pride-themed frame or sticker to your current profile photo. For example, PhotoDirector allows you to add dynamic animated stickers or wraparound designs to enhance any photo.

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6. Switch Up Social Media Covers

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Along with updating your profile photo, try changing your cover photo to match! You can use PhotoDirector’s Background Art tool to add Pride-themed backgrounds to your cover photo with just one simple click. Background Art will automatically detect the main subject of your picture, then swap out the background with a colorful aesthetic image to match the Pride theme.

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7. Share Your Pride Memories

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If you’re a part of the LGBTQA+ community, have LGBTQA+ loved ones, or have attended Pride events in the past, try creating a fun photo collage to reflect and share your memories. PhotoDirector is a convenient collage maker that makes it easy for anyone to compile their favorite Pride photos.

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8. Apply Pride Nail Art

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Do you love switching up your look with nail art? Try recreating different Pride flags with your next set of nails. Visualize the designs ahead of time by using PhotoDirector’s AI Replace to come up with customized Pride-themed nail art ideas.

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9. Custom Pride Month Cards

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Making custom Pride Month cards and sending them out to friends and family is a cute way to build community and show your support for equality. Just open PhotoDirector and use its editing options, such as Background Art and Stickers, to create a colorful visual design. You can even add captions such as “Celebrate Pride” with the custom text tool.


10. Decorate Your Room

a white room decorated with rainbow flag and other pride items

Adding Pride-themed decorations to your room can liven up your space and help you feel festive throughout June. If you need ideas, try using AI generation tools in PhotoDirector to see examples of Pride decor right in your room.

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Create Pride Month Pictures With PhotoDirector

Here are a few ways to celebrate Pride month by editing your pics in PhotoDirector:

  • Pride Photo Filter

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    Using a rainbow filter is a classic way to pay homage to the LGBTQA+ community. Explore PhotoDirector’s Rainbow filter pack to find different colorful, Pride-themed options. Here’s how:

    1. Download PhotoDirector
    2. Upload the photo
    3. Click “Filter” and choose “Effect”
    4. Apply rainbow filters from “Nature” category
  • Pride Backgrounds

    replace 5 rainbow backgrounds to a photo of a man holding a rainbow flag to celebrate pride month

    PhotoDirector has a built-in Pride-themed background pack you can use to upgrade your photos. You can choose from the preset options or build your own Pride-themed image with AI Background. Here’s how to get started:

    1. Download PhotoDirector
    2. Tap “AI Background”
    3. Upload the photo
    4. Apply pride-theme backgrounds from “Background” category
  • Pride Rainbow Stickers

    add 4 animated pride stickers to a photo of 2 standing people to celebrate pride month

    Want to show your support in a fun, playful way? Try adding a rainbow sticker in PhotoDirector. You can choose to add animated sticker or static stickers provided by PhotoDirector.

    1. Download PhotoDirector
    2. Tap “Edit”
    3. Upload the Photo
    4. Tap “Sticker” from the toolbar
    5. Decorate the photo with animated pride stickers from “Pride” category and static stickers from “Celebration” category
  • Pride Animated Effects

    add 3 animated effects to a girl's photo to celebrate pride month

    PhotoDirector’s wraparound effects add stylish animations to any photo, accentuating the main subject. You can use Pride-inspired animated effects like neon rainbow stripes, hearts, and more.

    1. Download PhotoDirector
    2. Tap “Edit”
    3. Upload the Photo
    4. Tap “Live” from the toolbar
    5. Add live effects to the photo

FAQs About Celebrating Pride Month

Want to learn more about celebrating pride? Here are answers to some common questions:

2. When is Pride Month in 2024?

Pride Month is in June every year, so it will last from June 1 through June 30, 2024.

3. How can I update my profile picture for Pride Month?

To update your profile picture for Pride Month, download PhotoDirector and start editing your photo. You can add a filter, stickers, a wraparound design, and even custom text.

4. How do you add the pride rainbow filter to a photo?

By downloading PhotoDirector, you can access stunning rainbow filters for Pride. Just click on the “Filter” section, tap “Effects”, and look through the “Nature” tab until you find the rainbow effects.

5. What is the best app to edit photos for Pride Month?

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PhotoDirector is the best app for editing photos to show your support for the LGBTQA+ community during Pride. Get started by downloading PhotoDirector, choosing a picture, and then playing with different tools like AI Background, AI Replace, Wraparound effects, filters, and more.

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