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Polk County's LGBT organizations are celebrating Pride with multiple events this week

Posted at 5:45 AM, Jun 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-17 09:19:35-04

The Lakeland Youth Alliance and PFLAG of Polk County are inviting you to join them at Polk Pride events celebrating the diversity of the LBGT community.

Schedule of events:

Thursday, June 16 - 7:00 p.m.: Pride in Faith
Interfaith worship service with Polk County's faith-based LGBT affirming organizations.
St. David's Episcopal Church, 145 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland

Friday, June 17 - 7:00 p.m.: Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World
Jade Esteban Estrada takes you on a hilarious, musical trip through time with the most notable names in lesbian and gay history.
Tickets $10
Lake Mirror Theater, 121 S. Lake Avenue, Lakeland

Saturday, June 18 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Pride in the Park
Family-friendly event with live entertainment, food trucks and community organizations.
Munn Park, downtown Lakeland

Saturday, June 18 - 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.: Pride After Dark
Kathryn Nevets hosts the evening featuring live music and a Pride themed drag show.
Ages 18 and up. ID required.
Club Main Street, 1295 E. Main Street, Lakeland

Sunday, June 19 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Pride Talks
Discussion on important issues, legislation and topics affecting the LGBT community.
Frescos Downstairs, 132 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland

For information, email info@PolkPrideFL.com or visit www.PolkPrideFL.com.

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Note: The article has been updated to correct the time of the Friday night "Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World" event.