June Brings Pride Month and Early Voting Opportunities

Scroll to the bottom and see all the musicians coming to Arlington for a free music festival this month.

Mark your Calendars 

Arlington County is proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community as we begin Pride Month. Across the Potomac, the Capital Pride Parade will transform into the WorldPride Parade on June 7. Here in Arlington, there are events happening all month long, including: 

• Take a Chance Book Club will discuss queer romance novel "I Kissed Shara Wheeler" on June 9
• Discussion on Media Consumption for Queer Activism on June 16
• 5th Annual Pride with Police event on June 26
• Love is Love LGBTQIA+ Book Club on June 28

"Diverse and Inclusive Community"

The County Board officially proclaims June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Arlington County. 

Pride Mural at Bozman

Arlington County government staff worked alongside artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer to create a mural outside Bozman Government Center to celebrate WorldPride 2025. 

Arlington County welcomes, includes, and values everyone. We're a community that knows that diversity is a strength and believes that #LoveWins.

• The County wants to hear your thoughts on the Vacation Lane and Lorcom Lane Intersection Improvements project. Give us your feedback by June 9.
  
  
• What’s working well and where are there challenges in Arlington? Share your input by June 30 to help us better meet the needs of current and future generations.
  
  
• Everyone deserves to feel safe at home. Share your confidential feedback with Project PEACE about their services. 

• Beginning June 7, Early Voting for the June 17 Democratic Primary Election will be open at three locations: Courthouse Plaza, Madison Community Center, and Walter Reed Community Center. All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early at any location.

• The Spring E-CARE event will happen on June 21. County residents can safely dispose of hazardous materials, electronics, and bikes.
  
  
• The 2025 Arlington County Profile is out. The annual report is a snapshot of Arlington's demographics, workforce, development, and more.
  
  
• Read about the latest energy successes from Arlington County in the 2024 Accelerate Report.
  
  
• Think you've got what it takes to bring home the gold? You have until June 8 to register for the Arlington OPEN Pickleball Tournament on June 21.
  
  
• Did you know that Arlington is home to one of the largest Youth Flag Football programs in the nation? Registration is open for co-ed and all-girls leagues.
  
  
• The Lubber Run Summer Concert Series returns June 6. Enjoy free concerts every weekend until August 1.

The Blues are Back

Returning for its 28th year, the Columbia Pike Blues festival is ready to bring hours of musical celebration to the heart of Arlington. The free festival will feature some of the DMV's best musical talent.

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