PrideDay the 13th Brings Community, Drag, and Drinks

By Julia Carden

Drag performers took to a small red-carpeted stage in Sally's Encore, entertaining an engaged crowd during Warren County Pride's "PrideDay the 13th" fundraiser at the Struthers Library Theatre on Friday, March 13.

The event featured an auction, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and live entertainment, with proceeds supporting Warren County Pride Day, which will celebrate its seventh annual event this June. Organizers say the celebration continues to grow each year, drawing larger crowds and increased community support.

"It gets lonely in rural areas. It's important to have friends that you know will accept you, it's important to feel safe and supported," said Sara Culver, President of Warren County Pride. "That sense of community keeps people alive."

Brinn Cee, treasurer of Warren County Pride, said organizers were encouraged to see attendance grow to more than 3,500 people last year, highlighting the need for inclusive community spaces. This year's Pride in the Park celebration is scheduled for June 20 at Betts Park.

Donations from fundraisers like "PrideDay the 13th," the organization's largest annual fundraiser, help cover essential costs such as insurance, security, and other safety measures, ensuring attendees can celebrate in a safe environment.

For more information, visithttps://warrencountypride.wixsite.com/website. Donations can be made at https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4750818.

About the Author

Julia Carden Julia Carden (she/her) is a writer and editor from Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. She joined Erie Gay News in 2026. Julia holds a degree in Journalism and Professional Writing from Pennsylvania Western University - Edinboro. She also earned a Master of Arts in News, Magazine, and Digital Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Her research and writing in gender and women’s studies inform both her professional work and her approach to storytelling.

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