The seventh annual Black Pride RVA, a four-day celebration of Richmond’s LGBTQIA+ community of color, is set for July 18-21.

Organized by Us Giving Richmond Connections (UGRC), the event themed “Feel Our Pride” kicks off July 18 with a party at Godfreys on East Grace Street from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Community Root Awards ceremony takes place July 19 at Diversity Richmond on Sherwood Avenue, starting at 7 p.m. with an after-party at 10 p.m.

On July 20, the Greater Richmond Convention Center hosts the free “Day of Purpose Festival” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Virginia Honors Ball follows at Diversity Richmond, at 5 p.m., featuring Jack Mizrahi and Boom Balenciaga.

The celebration concludes July 21 with a free block party at Richmond Triangle Players from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Black Pride RVA, which began in 2018 as Virginia’s first Black LGBTQIA+ pride festival, aims to improve health and wellness for Black LGBTQ+ individuals through education and community building.

UGRC formed the event after discussions in 2016 about celebrating LGBTQIA+ experiences of people of color in greater Richmond. More information is available at blackpriderva.com.