Republican state officials recast June as just for traditional families, challenging local Pride Month celebrations
Republican state officials recast June as just for traditional families, challenging local Pride Month celebrations
Weekend Editor
Published
June 6, 2026 1:00PM (EDT)
A husband, wife and their two children celebrate their local Pride Parade, despite many states counterprogramming local Pride events with what they deem as more "family" oriented celebrations. (Paul Weaver / Getty Images)
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
Some conservative lawmakers are rebranding June with LGBTQ Pride alternatives
Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations
Some Republican governors are rebranding Pride Month with conservative alternatives
Multiple states declare ‘Fidelity Month’ in direct challenge to Pride Month
Instead of celebrating Pride this June, these states are celebrating ‘Fidelity Month’
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The designation drew outrage in Utah, where activists said it was a ‘slap in the face’ for the LGBTQ+ community
