Pride Month Celebration – Tips to Host a Colourful Summer Pride Picnic

As Pride month 2024 approaches, it’s time to celebrate the vibrant hues of love, laughter, diversity and equality with your loved ones. Pride isn’t just something to celebrate, it’s something to live, all year, every moment of every day with your friends, family and your chosen family. 

If you Imagine blankets rolled out on lush green grass, laughter mingling in the breeze and abundant rainbow treats laid out before you, and you are enjoying your chosen gathering along with a packed picnic basket filled with your favourite sweet savouries. Adorn your garden with pride special pergola cover and firepit cover to create a festive vibe and a happening ambiance boosting the celebration. 

In this guide, you will understand how to host a rainbow picnic in summer! It includes mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, inclusive entertainment and important safety tips. So, grab your empty basket and start filling it with exclusive and palatable pride memories as you read along. 

Food and Drinks – Ideas for a Rainbow Lunch Party

• Pride Heart Chocolates: Start with handmade sweet and salted caramel heart chocolates, hand painted in rainbow colours as a tribute to the pride community. Smile out wide as you unwrap each chocolate satisfying your sweet tooth. 

• Colourful Finger Foods: Think of rainbow inspired snacks like fruit skewers with strawberry, oranges, purple grapes, kiwi, blueberry and others. Set them in the VIBGYOR formation for a pleasing and delicious look. You can also include rainbow veggie wraps with hummus and cream cheese. 

• Pride Mini Bar: Set your mini bar under the colorful sun shade sail in your garden and enjoy the pride snacks with your choice of fruity wine or beer. As you say cheers with the sweet and sour aroma of your drink, you bolster a spirit of inclusivity and equality. 

• Mini Sandwiches and Wraps: Prepare a variety of sandwiches and wraps with fillings like grilled vegetables, avocado, tofu, and colorful spreads like beet hummus or sun-dried tomato pesto. 

• Vibrant Salads: Play with colours as you pick your favourite refreshing salad like cherry tomato, mixed greens, bell peppers, and a rainbow topping with chestnuts, cheese and dried fruits. Add a touch of lime and salt for a flavourful preparation. 

• Rainbow Sweets: The family picnic for pride celebration can never be completed without rainbow decorated cupcakes, chocolates, toffees, macarons and sugar cookies. 

• Refreshing Drinks: Feel the cool vibes in summer with ice-cold drinks like sweet and salty lemonade, fruit infused water, sparkling sodas or personalized mocktails for a celebratory toast. 

Comfort and Entertainment – Eat. Sleep. Repeat!

• Blankets and Cushions: Ensure that everyone sits comfortably while celebrating the LGBTQ month. Opt for pride themed outdoor cushion covers and outdoor throw pillows with covers to create lively surroundings. 

• Portable Speakers: Carry speakers and create a pride special playlist with empowering anthems and songs sung or created by LGBTQ artists. 

• Games and Activities: Keep the fun and entertainment continued with outdoor activities like frisbee, volleyball, football, etc., or you can also unwind with colouring and sketching activities. 

• Photo Props: Celebrations are never completed without cherishable photographs. Carry fun photo props like rainbow hats, sunglasses, boas, etc. for playful photo opportunities. 

• Sun Protection: Sunscreens, sunglasses, hats and umbrellas are some of the essential things for pride picnic to beat the summer heat. 

Safety and Sustainability – Stay Safe to Enjoy More!

• Reusable Utensils and Containers: Minimize waste by using reusable utensils, plates, cups, and food containers. Opt for eco-friendly alternatives made from bamboo or stainless steel. 

• Trash Bags: Be sure to clean up after yourselves by bringing along trash bags to collect any waste generated during the picnic. Leave the park cleaner than you found it! 

• First Aid Kit: Pack a basic first aid kit with essentials like bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and any necessary medications in case of emergencies while celebrating pride picnic in the park. 

Inclusivity and Respect – Stay Happy and Make Others Too!

• Obey Park Rules: Familiarize yourself with the park’s rules and regulations regarding picnicking, noise levels, and waste disposal to ensure a harmonious experience for everyone. 

• Create an Inclusive Environment: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where all attendees feel safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are. As you celebrate pride with rainbow foods, this is an essential ingredient for every step taken toward LGBT awareness month. 

• Spread Love and Acceptance: Take the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about LGBTQ+ rights, acceptance, and inclusion. Use this time to educate, advocate, and spread love within your community. 

To conclude, these rainbow picnic ideas are sure to fill your pride picnic basket with everything it should have for a lovable, respectful, and fun celebration. Not to miss, these can also be used as ideas for a rainbow dinner party!