2nd annual Downtown Pineville Pride event features food, shopping, music and more

PINEVILLE, N.C. – A colorful celebration to start the weekend in Pineville. People gathered on the Town Hall Lawn on Friday for the second annual Downtown Pineville Pride event. There was food, drinks, local shopping and Pride Prom theme, complete with music and dancing. Organizers say the event is designed to create a welcoming space where everyone feels seen, valued and supported.

Charlotte resident Tabitha Lafferty says, “I think it’s incredibly impactful. Big kudos to the town of Pineville for finally approving the event. I know Sara (Longstreet, Pride event organizer) worked really hard to get this event approved the first year, last year, and I think it’s really important because it lets people in the community know that they are welcomed, they are accepted just the way that they are.”

Organizers how to make this event a staple in the town each year.