Part of Reading Pride's 20th Anniversary Celebration Series

Long before Berks Pride Fest welcomed thousands of attendees each year at Jim Dietrich Park, Pride in Berks County began with a much smaller gathering in Centre Park. While we've grown beyond the park that first welcomed us, we'll never forget where our journey began.

Join Reading Pride as we return to our roots for a joyful afternoon of community, gratitude, and celebration. This special 20th Anniversary event honors Centre Park—the place that helped make our festival possible for so many years—and the neighbors, volunteers, and supporters who believed in Pride from the very beginning.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, your favorite dish to share (if you're able), and spend the afternoon reconnecting with friends, meeting new people, and celebrating the community we've built together over the last twenty years.

We'll enjoy:

• A community potluck picnic
• Live magic by Joel Delgado
• Special appearances by Reading Pride Ambassador Justice and former Ambassador Miss Amie (or Rainbow), working their own brand of magic throughout the afternoon
• Family-friendly games and plenty of time to relax together

There is no cost to attend. While bringing a dish to share is appreciated, it is never required. Your presence is what matters most.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Location: Centre Park, Reading, PA

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, a favorite game if you'd like, and invite a friend to experience the community that continues to make Reading Pride so special.

Please note that Centre Park does not have public restroom facilities, and parking is available on surrounding streets as space permits.

Twenty years later, we're coming home—if only for an afternoon—to celebrate where we started and everyone who helped us become who we are today.