June is almost here and it is time to plan for the Pride Month celebrations at your office. Find out a handful of creative ideas to celebrate at your workplace.
Pride month is celebrated in the month of June every year which is arranged to celebrate the cohesive existence of people with all kinds of sexual orientation. It is celebrated for the advocacy of LGBTAI+ communities who are still struggling to blend into the so-called ‘normal world’. This fight for existence, acceptance, and recognition has been going on for a long and there is still a lot of awareness to spread among the masses of humans who are still reluctant to face the truth.
There is no better place to gather than your workplace and this June, you and your colleagues can gather to celebrate Pride Month with some fun ideas. While it should be an initiative for spreading awareness, it should also focus on teamwork that is inclusive of everyone without any discrimination. Let’s find some fun ideas to celebrate this June.
20+ Fun Ideas to Celebrate Pride Month
- Pride Trivia
Trivia is one of the most fun ideas to arrange at the office and you can easily set the room for Pride Trivia. Arrange a simple event of 60 minutes with a high-energy host who can help to keep the rhythm and pace of the event. Divide the workforce into small office groups and let the teams compete with each other based on quizzes and mini-games. This can be a very entertaining and informative lesson for the workers where they can play and also learn more from their fellow people. The questions should be based on the history and empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community. The games can be played in person, virtually, or through a hybrid situation.
- Charity Donations
Charity and philanthropic activities can offer a greater sense of satisfaction for everyone by helping others. Why not embark on a donations camp that is set up for the right cause? You can easily find global or local non-profit organizations that support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Donating to these organizations can help to serve a noble cause while raising awareness against sexual orientation discrimination which is widely visible everywhere. You can also raise a donation of your own to help someone inside the company or outside it.
- The Pride Playlist
Music is an integral element for all kinds of celebrations and there should be a well-defined playlist for the pride month as well. It is the simplest yet the most effective idea to bring out the Pride spirit in everyone who embraces authenticity and individuality. The playlist can be made based on the influential LGBTQ+ artists who embody the idea of Pride. Whether it features Lil Nas X, Troye Sivan, Diana Ross, or Madonna; the idea is to focus on creating a playlist that can make the whole team groove with dance energy and happiness.
- The Pride Game Show
You can set up a game show for 90 minutes which can offer a high-octane dose of fun among different teams. It is just trivia that is based on the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. However, this is a more extensive and captivating game show that keeps everyone hooked. Make sure to set some prizes for the winners as well as others as there are no losers in Pride. Such game programs can help to foster a sense of community within the workplace.
- Pride Volunteering
You might always find an agency to collaborate with for the Pride event but that does not stop from hosting a corporate volunteer day. This is unpaid volunteering and employees can participate in the various activities based on their skills. Starting from graphic designing to blog writing; every worker must find a suitable ground to offer their contributions. It also offers a chance for the workers to be creative and improve their capabilities.
- Pride Dress Code
Pride is the celebration of self with authenticity and it requires a special dress code. Make sure to embark on an all-inclusive work dress code where the members of the community can dress up as they want. Allow them to wear dresses and outfits with pride flag colors so that they can embrace their sexual orientations proudly. There are different Pride flags for bisexual, asexual, and gender-fluid people and their workplace should let them be themselves.
- Training for Diversity
Diversity training is highly important for every workforce as it helps to acknowledge gender stereotypes and helps to spread more awareness regarding it. There should be a schedule set for workdays, a time when all the workers will be available that gather in a spot. Utilize this time to educate and showcase the importance of workplace inclusion for all workers. There should be education on transgender and queer training to help the workers address others with the right pronoun. It helps to create a respective atmosphere for all workers.
- Visiting LGBTQ Historic Landmarks
Exploring the historic sites and landmarks of the LGBTQ+ community can help to get to office tours and help to set more activities for the workforce. This also offers an opportunity for out-of-office experience with all the colleagues, fostering a community of like-minded people. If you want everyone to participate and not miss out on this, it is better if you fix the plan on workdays. This offers an opportunity to learn more while exploring the national monuments.
- LGBTQ+ Lunch Ideas
When it comes to team gatherings, there is no better idea than conversations over the food. Plan for a lunch on the Pride month where you and your whole team can go out to have some food together in a queer-friendly restaurant or café. You can also do this at the office canteen but since it is a celebration, going out would be a preferable choice which also keeps the employees happy. Sharing a meal together is a reflection of a healthy community and you can also set a speaker for the gathering who would express more thoughts and awareness on the matter.
- Office Decoration on Pride Month
Pride is celebrated through various colors and the rainbow flags share the meaning the diversity through unity. Decorating your office with pride flags and posters can be a simple yet hearty act of celebration that adds more to the monthly celebration. While the decorations might have been exclusively done for the LGBTQ+ community, they can add more aesthetics and colors to the overall appearance of your office. Let the teams work together for decorations, a community approach of celebration that celebrates inclusiveness rather than being exclusive.
- Visiting Businesses Owned by LGBTQ+ Leaders
There are numerous LGBTQ+-owned businesses around the globe and supporting them indirectly empowers the community. Visiting these businesses, collaborating with them, or making contracts can help foster a strong and beneficial relationship with the companies as well as the communities. Even investing in their projects can be considered an act of support for their business where ideas matter way more than gender. Business is done by catering to everyone’s attention and there is no room for biased discrimination that harasses people for their sexual orientation and identity.
- The Pride Parade
The Pride Parade can offer the feeling of carnival where all of you go out and march together in the support of the pride month and LGBTQ+ communities. Participation in the parade shows solidarity and anyone can join the parade regardless of their orientation. It is a fight for love and it should be fought with love too. You can either join a nearby rally or arrange it on your own by gathering your workforce and some educational placards. Take help from social media, equality campaign websites, and local news to turn this into a grand event.
- Office Party in Pride Month
A Pride Party can hurt no one, instead, it can add more happiness to the room by offering a fine opportunity for fun and team bonding. The teams within the company should assigned with particular works to facilitate the party. Whether it is the decoration, getting cakes and cups, or making a huge jar of lemonade; people should take respective responsibilities to embrace this party. It would be a cherry on top if you can bring a rainbow-colored cake to the event. Make sure to keep some snacks and drinks to keep everyone energized. And of course, music is a must!
- Pride Employee Network
Every company must have a Pride Employee Network where an employee can freely talk or come out or make complaints and confessions safely and inclusively. Offering a bit of privacy and a lot of support can help to improve the mental health issues of LGBTQ+ workers which are mainly triggered by the discrimination faced within with workspace. Pride offers the perfect opportunity to create a Pride Employee Network which can help to provide that space to the workforce.
- Postcards and Homemade Gifts
Yes yes, you can easily buy gifts and vouchers for the employees but nothing makes a person happier than a handmade gift that is made with a lot of effort and support. Ask your workers to make postcards and handmade gifts for their LGBTQ+ friends and let them show their creativity. Whether it is a greeting card or a small clay model; these pretty gifts can make the day for them. It is just like celebrating your friend’s birthday and in this case; you have a lot of friends! Isn’t that amazing?
- Pride Movie Screening
Movie buffs are everywhere and in order to watch an LGBTQ+ awareness movie; you do not need to be a movie buff or an active person from the community. There are many Pride movies based on the sensitivity, struggles, and empowerment of the community, and watching those movies can be both enjoyable and intriguing. Some of the best examples of Pride movies can be ‘Angels in America’, ‘The Danish Girl’, ‘A Fantastic Woman’, ‘Carol’, ‘State of Pride’ and the list goes on. Schedule a screening for any of the movies to enjoy a fine time.
- Happy Hour of Pride
Happy hours are named happy for a reason. This hour in the whole day of work can lift the mood of the workers and it should be well utilized in the month of Pride. You can set up booths for mocktails and cocktails and offer all the ingredients to the workers. Keep the theme as rainbow and let them be creative with their drinks which makes the hour even more fun and enjoyable. Make sure to set a prize reward for the best drink and also take care of people if someone gets a little tipsy.
- Social Media Recognitions
A lot of employees can be friends on Social Media and it is time to utilize these platforms to share awareness of the Pride month. Use hashtags and embark on social media content to create more recognition for these events.
The LGBTQ+ community is not an exclusive community but an inclusive one which is also a part of the regular society. We should all celebrate the Pride month together with love and support for each other.
