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Cubesmart
8716 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg
We are NOT accepting donations this day.
Free clothing, accessories, shoes or hygiene items for those in need, no questions asked. (BRING YOUR OWN BAGS).
@fxbgpride.bsky.social
Fredericksburg VAs community resource for LGBTQIA+ here to form a safe and welcoming environment in our community. EST. 2021 - 501(c)3 Fxbgpride.org FXBG Pride Fest 2025 • Jun 28th • 11-4pm • Riverfront Park
𝑾𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬?
Cubesmart
8716 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg
We are NOT accepting donations this day.
Free clothing, accessories, shoes or hygiene items for those in need, no questions asked. (BRING YOUR OWN BAGS).
Alt Text Image: Flyer for FXBG Pride Clear the Closet event with rainbow closet doors.
FXBG Pride is hosting our first CLEAR THE CLOSET event!
OUR CLOSET IS FULL!
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October 15th from 11AM-5PM come by and snag come clothing, shoes, or in-stock hygiene products.
If you know anyone struggling with addiction and looking to move towards recovery or are interested in free narcan please contact RACSB at rappahannockareacsb.org
01.10.2025 18:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Alt photo text: FXBG Pride Executive Director- Meegana Henry holds two of our pamphlets at the FXBG Pride table.
Last night we were invited to table at Light Up the Night with Purple by Rappahannock Area Community Service Board where we got to listen to speakers, learn about local addiction services and tour their mobile recovery unit.
September was National Recovery Month.
Alt Photo Text: An event poster for the Fall Makers Market with images of soap, jewelry, a cupcake, crochet hook and thread, a hand painting a candle, and an art palette.
Fredericksburg Pride is still seeking vendors for our first ever Makers Market on Nov 1! We are roughly halfway full and would love to fill Market Square.
Vendor Applications: forms.gle/PsqckfrmKTGG...
Attendee entrance is FREE - bring your own bag.
us to find ways to collaborate and partner with each other or to be able to pass information along to others needing resources.
How very cool to see such an impact to the community in one room.
Alt Photo Text: A group photo of many of the Rappahannock Regions community leaders at the Community Foundation Leadership event.
Last week we attended a Nonprofit / Organization Leadership event with the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock Region and 37 other LOCAL organizations!
We got to learn a little bit about each organization in attendance allowing each of
Alt photo Image: FXBG Pride Senior Dinner meetup poster with an image of 3 senior black women hugging, an logo of the nights dinner location and event details listed. FXBG Pride logo is in top right corner.
Fredericksburg Pride is hosting our Senior Dinner night at BJs Brewhouse
When: Thursday September 25th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Accessibility: BJs Brewhouse is wheelchair accessible and we will be sitting at a table
FXBG Pride Senior Dinner Meetup typically meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Alt Photo Text: a group of event attendees at the LGBTQIA+ Seniors Group event at Alpine Chef last month.
Our Pride Seniors Group is coming along! Last months event was held at the Alpine Chef.
New Name Coming Soon!
Next Pride Seniors Group will be held September 25th. Location TBD.
Another event to look forward to: after Octobers meeting the group will be seeing Frankenstein by FTE!
other future events. Grayson grilled hot dogs, families brought sides to share and it was a quaint and small but supportive event.
Thank you He She Ze and We for this collaborative event and to the families who came out to enjoy each others company.
Group photo of parents and event leaders
Grayson of HSZW decorating a piece of table jenga
Decorated table jenga stacked on top of each other. One visible piece says pick me and another says Trans Folks are Awesome!
Last month @heshezeandwe and FXBG Pride held Family Connections - Picnic in the Park.
This event was free, open to all families and highlighted support for our families with transgender children.
We had 5 families attend (not all pictured), had yard games and decorated table jenga for
Alt Photo Text: Image of movie ticket with event details in it and fxbg pride logo.
FREE Queer Movie Night: The Color Purple - Rated PG-13 - 2hr 32 min.
ARRIVE EARLY as the movie will start at 5:30!
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library - Caroline St. Room 2
Cost: FREE
Bring your own snacks, or snacks to share!
*Please note this is not a Vinneys sponsored event*
15.08.2025 21:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Monday, August 25th
6:30-8:30pm - Vinneys Italian - 11105 Leavells Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Cost: Cost of Meal - Attendance is FREE
*Sponsorship available with request – please email us at fxbgpride@gmail.com to discuss details.
Alt Photo Text: Purple, Pink, Orange border. FXBG PRIDE logo centered up top. Text states: WOMENS Group (WOMENS is made up of pinks/purple picture's of past events.), Calendar image w/ Monday + event date, Clock image w/ From 6:30-8:30pm, Location ping image w/ location and address Text states Join us the last Monday of the month for our Womxns Group Meetup!
ALL Womens Group – Vinneys
This social support event is for ALL Women – 18+ belonging in the S2LGBTQIA+ community.
This program typically meets on the last Monday of the month –
monthly location subject to change due to that nights activity!
Our second Pride Seniors Group was held last month at Orofino during restaurant week! Thank you Roger for hosting.
New Name Coming Soon!
Next Pride Seniors Group will be held August 28th from 5-7 at Alpine Chef
Alt Photo Text: a group of event attendees at the Orofino event on July 31st.
Accessibility: The Alpine Chef is wheelchair accessible and we will be sitting at a table - most likely inside.
FXBG Pride Senior Dinner Meetup typically meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Alt photo Image: FXBG Pride Senior Dinner meetup poster with an image of 3 senior black women hugging, an logo of the nights dinner location and event details listed. FXBG Pride logo is in top right corner.
Fredericksburg Pride is hosting our Senior Dinner night at Alpine Chef
When: Thursday August 28th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Alpine Chef, 200 Lafayette BLVD, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Menu: www.alpinechefrestaurant.com/menus
Cost to attend: Meal and Drink
Alt Photo: FXBG Pride Board members Emma and Loo stand outside Hexes and Healing behind our FXBG Pride resource table for the Midsommer Cosplay Market in July
Cosplay anyone?!
Emma and Loo tabled at the @hexesandhealing Midsommer acosplay Market!
There were costume contests, tarot reading, great vendors and facepainting, professional photo shoots and a swell crowd.
@cyanide_sisters Thanks for having us! We love your creative community events!
Vendor spaces are limited.
Vendor Applications: forms.gle/PsqckfrmKTGG...
Accessibility: Market Square is a cobblestone event space with concrete ramps to higher areas. The full event space is exposed to the elements.
Alt Photo Text: An event poster for the Fall Makers Market with images of soap, jewelry, a cupcake, crochet hook and thread, a hand painting a candle, and an art palette.
Fredericksburg Pride is hosting our first Pride Makers Market this fall!
Entrance is FREE - bring your own bag
If you didn't get a chance to visit FXBG Pride fest, want some early holiday shopping done or are looking to support some queer businesses, join us November 1st in Historic Market Square!
This Saturday, HSZ&W and @Fredericksburg PRIDE are teaming up for an extra special Family Connections event! Join us at noon for a Picnic in the Park with good food, fun games, and great community. Be sure to RSVP for the exact location - tr.ee/MmfBDNuYIr
22.07.2025 12:32 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0You can see this exhibit and more at FAM and catch Shenandoah here again in the future or at Nasty Gurlz Drag Show on Third Fridays at Curitiba.
Thanks for having us! We always love tabling and it was a bonus to learn some local history in such a unique way.
Alt Photo: FXBG Pride Board member Chelle stands with performer Shenandoah in front of our table at FAM
What a way to learn history!
Our team headed to Fredericksburg Area Museum on Saturday for Drag Me To The Museum for “Oh La Lafayette” - a educational drag show based on the museums exhibit: Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom.
FXBG Pride Board will discuss the name options and votes provided by YOU in our August board meeting.
14.07.2025 23:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Would you like to vote on some board suggested names?
* FXBG QTPOC (Queer and Trans People of Color)
* Proud in Color - FXBG
* FXBG With Color
* FXBG Colorful Pride
* Color My Pride - FXBG
Comment your vote or other suggestions for FXBG BIPOC LGBTQ2IA+
Alt Photo Description: A black background with faded rainbows to show the white text: Help Us Rename this group! FXBG BLACK LGBTQ2IA+, Community, Visibility, Empowerment, Solidarity. Images include: FXBG Pride logo, A yellow "Under Construction" sign and an QR code to sign up.
Did you know that one of our first social support programs was FXBG BIPOC LGBTQIA+ group? In 2023 we removed this program due to low community interest but would love to bring it back!
We invite the communities input on a new name for this program.
Alt Photo: Two people hug while one kisses the others cheek in the middle of the vendor aisle on Sophia St. at FXBG Pride 2025
It's already been two weeks since FXBG Pride Festival 2025 and we are just as excited about it as that day!
Didn't make it day of to see some of our incredible vendors?
FXBG Pride Makers Market will be coming this fall...
Photo Credit: Washington Blade - Michael Kay
**NOTE** This page has 2 (TWO) applications!
* The first one listed is for general volunteers and for the Volunteer Coordinator position.
* The second is for FXBG Pride Board and chair members.
We are now accepting applicants for
* Volunteer Coordinator (Long Term Volunteer)
* Governance Committee (Board Member)
* Treasurer (Board Member)
*All Long Term Volunteers are subject to background check*