Thousands of people gathered in downtown State College throughout Saturday for Pride festivities that continue to grow each year.
Hosted by Centre LGBT+, State College Pride kicked off with a parade that featured more than 1,000 marchers, the most ever for the event that started in 2021, according to the nonprofit. Events in honor of Pride Month continued at Sidney Friedman Park, with speakers including Grand Marshal Erica Deuso, who is the mayor of Downingtown and the first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania, State College Mayor Ezra Nanes and others.
Events at the park also included live music, drag performances and more through the afternoon.
Below is a look at scenes from State College Pride.
More than 1,000 marchers participated in State College Pride on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
Marchers move along South Allen Street during the State College Pride parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
A parade kicked off State College Pride festivities on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
Marchers move along South Allen Street during the State College Pride parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
State College Borough Council members march in the State College Pride parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
State Rep. Paul Takac waves to the crowd during the State College Pride parade on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
A parade kicked off State College Pride festivities on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
A parade kicked off State College Pride festivities on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
A parade kicked off State College Pride festivities on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
A parade kicked off State College Pride festivities on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
People gather in Sidney Friedman Park for the State College Pride festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Avery McGurgan avery.mcgurgan@centredaily.com
State College Pride festival activities at Sidney Friedman Park included “Play Catch With a Dad.” Jessica McAllister jmcallister@centredaily.com
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso was the Grand Marshal at State College Pride. Deuso is the first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania. Avery McGurgan avery.mcgurgan@centredaily.com
State College Pride volunteers surround protesters at Sidney Friedman Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Avery McGurgan avery.mcgurgan@centredaily.com
Volunteers work at State College Pride on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Avery McGurgan avery.mcgurgan@centredaily.com
Thomasin Grace sings at Sidney Friedman Park as part of State College Pride on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Avery McGurgan avery.mcgurgan@centredaily.com
Jessica McAllister has been the executive editor of the Centre Daily Times since 2019. She previously worked as a reporter at daily newspapers in New York and Colorado.
