Berkeley County Pride of WV

Graphic preview of newsletter, including Berkeley County Pride logo, a pumpkin graphic, and text that says: "November 2025 Newsletter. Since our inception in summer 2025, Berkeley County Pride has been busy organizing, connecting, and building our community presence. Our first big event, Pride in the Park, held in September, was a hit - with the community showing up and showing out!"

Our first newsletter is now available (with just a preview below)! Visit berkeleycountypridewv.com/in-the-news/ to subscribe for regular updates delivered to your inbox.

We also have an Events calendar at berkeleycountypridewv.com/events/month/, where we try to keep you updated on local happenings.

Here are some of the people who made the magic happen in September at #prideintheparkwv!

Not everyone made it into the photos since we were so busy, but please know we appreciate each and every person who volunteered or shared ideas or simply showed up to make it a great day.

Thank you to everyone who supported our team for the Out of the Darkness Walk yesterday, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It was such a meaningful ceremony and walk, and it was great to see the community out supporting this cause.

#outofthedarknesswalk

Photo of two handmade yard signs, one of which says "More pride, less prejudice," while the other says "love wins"

Happy National Coming Out Day! Know that no matter where you are on your journey, whether you are out to the whole wide world or only to yourself, you are beautiful, you are loved, and you are valid. Take a moment today to celebrate yourself and how far you have already come.

#nationalcomingoutday

PHOTOS: Berkeley County Pride LGBTQ celebration held in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Photos from #prideintheparkwv on Saturday were featured in The Washington Blade. Click on the link below to see more!

www.washingtonblade.com/2025/09/28/p...

Grassroots effort revives Pride in Berkeley County MARTINSBURG — A little rain did nothing to dampen the spirit at Berkeley County Pride this weekend, as hundreds gathered at War Memorial Park to celebrate inclusion, resilience and community.

Tommy Markland from The Journal covered #prideintheparkwv on Saturday - click the link below to read more and share!

www.journal-news.net/news/communi...

To start LGBTQ+ History Month, get your tickets now to the Appalachian Queer Film Festival (sliding scale ticket prices are available). It starts tomorrow (10/3)!

Come witness queer voices documenting their experiences and speaking our history as it unfolds.

www.appalachianqueerfilmfest.com

List of raffles for Pride in the Park event, including over $1000 in gift cards and prizes. Listed vendors include 100 Proof Tattoo, Chick-Fil-A, Alamo Drafthouse, Brix27 and other local restaurants, Roving Peregrine Theatre Company, Martin's, McDonald's, Renzo Grace Jiu Jitsu Academy. Tickets are 2 for $1. Must be present to win.

Here is just a preview of the raffles and prizes we will have at our Pride in the Park celebration on Saturday, 9/27.

Flyer promoting a variety of drag kings, queens, and things for upcoming Pride in the Park event, hosted by Darren Truth LaFay and Viktor Malefic

Attention people of Martinsburg, WV, and surrounding areas!

Come out to War Memorial Park on Saturday, 9/27 for our inaugural Pride in the Park. You won't want to miss these dazzling performers!

Our inaugural Pride in the Park is coming up on Saturday, September 27th from 4-8pm at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg, WV.

Our entertainment lineup includes drag kings, queens, and things, an MMA exhibition, a theatre troupe, and live music!

Come check it out - it's free!

Pride celebration returns to Berkeley County under new leadership MARTINSBURG — Pride is returning to Berkeley County this fall with a new organization stepping up to host the annual celebration, which will take place Sept. 27 at War Memorial

Read the article about our inaugural Pride in the Park (our first ever event as Berkeley County Pride), and then join us at the park on September 27th in Martinsburg, WV!

Colorful painted rocks with the words Berkeley County Pride and rainbows surround a flyer for an upcoming Pride in the Park event referenced in the caption.

Pride in the Park: Saturday, September 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg, WV. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce our first public event: join us for Pride in the Park on Saturday, September 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at War Memorial Park in Martinsburg, WV. More details to come!

Welcome to the page for our new organization to support the local LGBTQIA+ community in Berkeley County, WV. We hope to have events throughout the year to build connections, and to support the fight against the injustice chipping away at our rights and our lifelines. Reach out to get involved!