Pride Month is here once again, and although the COVID-19 pandemic may dampen the spirit a bit, there are still plenty of other ways to celebrate this June.
Aside from online festivities, plenty of organizations and brands have paid tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community through pride-themed products, artwork, food, and many others.
While others consider releasing pride-themed products as sheer pinkwashing or capitalism, many of these brands actually use part of the proceeds to support organizations that offer safe spaces for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and promote transgender equality.
From latest pride-themed drops of some well-loved brands to artworks that depict and honor the LGBTQIA+ people, and colorful fundraising merchandise or food, there are many creative and fun ways you can celebrate Pride Month this year.
Check out below some of the Pride-themed merchandise, food, artworks, fundraisers and activities this 2021.
Lego just released their first-ever LGBTQIA+ set this year to celebrate equality and diversity. It's tagline is “Everyone is awesome.”
The iconic children's show, Sessame Street, shared this beautiful artwork of their famous characters holding hands. They captioned it, “We're celebrating love in all of its beautiful forms. Happy #PrideMonth! ”
Disney recently released their Rainbow collection, so that LGBTQIA+ members and allies can celebrate Pride Month in style and simultaneously help raise funds to support LGBTQIA+ communities.
“I Kissed a Girl” and “Unconditionally” singer Katy Perry also released a rainbow-themed sneakers called the Rizzo shoes, to celebrate Pride Month.
Bath and Body Works recently dropped a limited-edition Love Always Wins collection. They will be donating $1 million to the Human Rights Campaign, to support their programs that promote equality.
Fil-Canadian celebrity chef Jordan Andino, owner of Flip Sigi restaurant in New York City partnered with City Cakes to create this colorful and mouthwatering ice cream sandwich called the Rainbow Ube Doodle to celebrate Pride Month. $2 will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign for every piece sold.
UP Diliman celebrates Pride Month with month-long online activities. The theme of the celebration is "#SamaAllPantayAll: Sumusulong, Yumayabong Ang Pride sa Panahon ng Pandemya," and some of the activities include webinars and an artwork showcase.
A huge and colorful mural at the Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood was unveiled on the same day that Lady Gaga accepted the key to the city. It was created to recognize the massive impact of her album “Born This Way” and to honor LGBTQIA+ members.
Makati City-based IG shop, @artsandbags, has a gorgeous rainbow-themed hand-painted bayong bag, that's perfect for LGBTQIA+ members and allies who love and support local businesses.
Since 2016, Apple has been showing their love and support for the LGBTQIA+ members by releasing Pride-themed bands for their watch. They just recently debuted a new Apple Watch Pride Edition band and watch face, which absolutely screams “Pride” with its rainbow color theme. Plus, parts of the proceeds will go to a slew of organizations with LGBTQIA+ advocacies.
Another well-loved brand that has expressed support for the LGBTQIA+ community is Adidas. They recently released their Love Unites collection, which include footwear, apparel, and accessories. Adidas is known to actively support Athletes Ally, an organization that champions LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sports.