I AM WHAT I AM – Newport News Pride Festival

Get ready, Newport News — we’re closing out Pride Month with one unforgettable celebration!
The I AM WHAT I AM: Newport News Pride Festival is more than an event — it’s a bold, beautiful, joy-packed tribute to love, identity, community, and pride.
This is the official Newport News Pride Weekend Kickoff, and it’s going to be one of the biggest, loudest, most love-filled days of the summer.
Expect a full-day experience with:
• Live music that will move your soul
• Drag kings and queens turning up the stage
• A dance party that doesn’t quit
• Local vendors with art, gear, and everything in between
• Craft beer flowing from Tradition Brewing
• Food trucks to keep you fueled
• LGBTQIAP+ resources and organizations ready to connect
• A crowd that feels like family
PLUS: Mayor Jones will make the official Proclamation of Pride Month — a moment of visibility, celebration, and power for the LGBTQIAP+ community and allies in our city.
This year’s lineup includes:
• Red Stapler Duo
• Fushia DeVille & The Dancing Kings and Queens of Drag
• Vivian Deveroux Valentine
• U.B.U. – bringing the rock
• DJ Anelz – setting the vibe and keeping the dance floor alive
I AM WHAT I AM is Newport News’ loud and proud message of love, visibility, and solidarity with the LGBTQIAP+ community. Whether you’re part of the community or an ally, this is a celebration you don’t want to miss.
Presented by:
Tradition Brewing Company, Hampton Roads Pride, and ABIDE Newport News
Produced by: C More Events
Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your full, fabulous self. Pride ends here — together, in love.
Free Admission