Celebrate Pride Month 2025 with Girl Scouts River Valleys
June 01, 2025
June is Pride Month, and Girl Scouts River Valleys invites all members to celebrate and learn together. From earning a Pride Month fun patch to attending family-friendly events across our region, there are many ways to show support, build understanding, and live our Girl Scout values of inclusion, equity, and respect.
Whether you’re a troop leader, Girl Scout family, or volunteer, you can make a difference by learning more about the LGBTQIA+ community and helping every Girl Scout feel safe, welcome, and empowered.
What is Pride Month?
Pride Month is celebrated every June to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. The month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and shines a light on the ongoing movement for equal rights and inclusion.
At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we believe in celebrating every girl and volunteer for who they are—and supporting their right to be fully themselves. Pride Month is one way we show that commitment in action.
Earn the Pride Month Fun Patch
Your troop or Girl Scout can earn a special Pride Month fun patch by completing a variety of activities that uplift LGBTQ+ history and promote allyship.
Options include:
- Reading inclusive books
- Attending a local Pride event
- Watching educational videos
- Exploring LGBTQIA+ trailblazers
🌈 Download the Pride Month Activity Sheet in English or Spanish to learn more.
All Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate—no matter how they identify.
Resources to Celebrate Pride Month
Here are some great ways to celebrate Pride Month with your Girl Socout or troop.
Attend Local Pride Events in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month near you? We've compiled a list of family-friendly LGBTQ+ events across our region. From parades and picnics to educational exhibits and community celebrations, there’s something for every Girl Scout and family.
Featured Events:
- Twin Cities Pride Family Fun Day – June 15 at Como Park
- Hastings Pride Festival
- Golden Valley Pride
- Bloomington Pride
- Northfield Pride in the Park
- East Central MN Pride in Pine City
- St. Paul Pride Festival
- “Going Out, Coming In” LGBTQ History Exhibit at Mill City Museum
How GSRV Supports LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families
At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we’re proud to foster inclusive spaces where every Girl Scout and volunteer can thrive—regardless of gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Our programs, camps, and resources reflect our ongoing commitment to:
- Supporting transgender and nonbinary youth
- Providing inclusive training for volunteers and staff
- Partnering with LGBTQIA+ organizations
- Offering gender-affirming caregiver guidance
🌟 Learn more about our gender inclusion practices ›
Be an Ally: Resources for Troops and Families
Support starts with understanding. We've gathered a variety of Pride Month resources—books, videos, podcasts, and more—to help troops and families grow in awareness and empathy.
📚 Recommended Reads:
- I Am Jazz by Jazz Jennings
- 47,000 Beads – A Two-Spirit story
- Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution
- Out! How to Be Your Authentic Self
- You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
- Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
🎥 Watch & Learn:
- In a Heartbeat (Short film)
- Out (Pixar SparkShort)
- How to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally – AMAZE.org
🎧 Listen:
- Queer As Fact – Queer history podcast
- Activist, You! – Featuring youth voices on justice topics
Let’s Celebrate Pride—Together
From earning the Pride Month fun patch to attending community events, there are so many ways to celebrate Pride Month 2025 with your Girl Scout. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to grow as allies and live out our mission to make the world a better place.
📥 Download the Pride Month Activity Sheet in English or Spanish ›
📍 Find a Pride event near you ›
