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his year Philadelphia Union is going to take a big role in promoting pride throughout the Philly area. We have three days of big events planned so come join us and help celebrate the noble idea of accepting everyone for who they are, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, or anything else!
Friday, June 7: 6pm-10pm
The Pride Weekend Kickoff Party is where it's at on Friday, and we will be there with a "Soccer for All" mini soccer field set up in the street at the corner of 12th and Locust with Philly's own Sean Brace emceeing all night.
The Philadelphia Falcons -- the only LGBTQA soccer club in the Philly area -- will be there along with Stonewall Sports, which provides recreational and educational events to Philly's LGBTQIA+ community.
Come play some 5v5 soccer, or just hang out and enjoy what will be a rollicking party the night before our big rivalry game with New York Red Bulls!
Saturday, June 8: Pride Night at Talen Energy Stadium, presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater - 7:30pm vs New York Red Bulls
The first 5000 fans receive a Pride Rally Bandana courtesy of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, and there will be numerous ways to Show Your Pride on the Toyota Plaza.
You can take a photo at the Pride Photo spot, get a temporary tattoo from Union Chief Tattoo Officer Bonedaddys, or dive for prizes in the adult ball pit from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
Additionally, limited-edition Pride warm-up tops from Adidas will be worn by the players on-field and available at the Union Shop. And if you nab a Soccer For All scarf and a Union hat along with your warm-up top you get $15 off your entire order! But grab your stuff early because these items will go extremely fast!
Sunday, June 9: Philadelphia Pride Parade
The Union and the Sons of Ben will be proudly marching in the 2019 Philadelphia Pride Parade for the second consecutive year!