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PRIDE ALLEY

Awesome Con has Pride! Awesome Con is proud to partner with Geeks OUT and Metro Weekly to present Pride Alley! A spotlight on queer creators and fans, Pride Alley will unite the LGBTQ+ activities happening around Awesome Con.

Pride Alley features a dedicated section of Artist Alley and three days of panels and special events. Awesome Con is proud of all of our fans, guests, exhibitors, and artists – and we’re excited to continue the conversation as we celebrate and educate about the DC LGBTQ+ community. We’ve built a loving, safe space in the comic con world, and we’re proud to feature DC local and national members of the LGBT+ community in an awesome and geeky way.

PRIDE ALLEY AREAS

Pride Alley in Artist Alley – Aisle “I” – Hall B

Within the aisles of Artist Alley, select artists and creators have aligned themselves with the proud name of Pride Alley. Pride Alley at Awesome Con stands as a vibrant and inclusive space for creators who are making positive waves and creating art for the LGBTQ+ community. This dedicated area showcases artists who contribute to the rich tapestry of queer representation in pop culture. With a lively atmosphere that fosters connection and appreciation, Pride Alley at Awesome Con exemplifies the power of creativity to unite and amplify marginalized voices. Creators range from being DC local as well as from all across the country, and each Pride Alley artist has the Pride Alley logo on their table  – make sure to stop by and say hi! You will find that you are most welcome.

Pride Alley Programming – Room 209

Pride Alley isn’t just a dedicated area of Artist Alley, it’s also thought-provoking conversations and panels all weekend long! Pride Alley highlights the best in conversations and fun events and activities around LGBTQ+ culture in fandom, being a queer creator, and much more. Programming marked as a part of Pride Alley  features a diverse array of discussions, and important talks that explore the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities and fandom. From thought-provoking conversations on queer representation in various media to talks focused on cosplay, wrestling, anime, and more, Pride Alley is a can’t-miss staple of Awesome Con. Attendees can immerse themselves in an environment that not only embraces diversity but also fosters meaningful dialogue and connection within the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Pull up a chair!

Pride-Focused Booths on the Show Floor – Aisle 2700

The Pride presence on Awesome Con’s Show Floor just keeps growing stronger! Your local DC pride community has turned out in full force, plus your favorites from last year are back and bigger and better than ever.  Don’t miss these booths located near Pride Alley in the back of the Show Floor. Stop by and see what they have to say!

PARTNERS/VENDORS

PAST PRIDE ALLEY HIGHLIGHTS

PAST CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • June 5, 2022 Pride met Science during the panel “For All Humankind: Fueling the Space Race to Diversity & Inclusion,” a discussion among NASA employees about LGBT+ topics.
  • June 4, 2022 Hosted its first drag performance on the Main Stage ft. Logan Stone, Dax Exclamation Point, D’Manda Martini, and Crimsyn.
  • June 3, 2022 Featured “Out in Space with Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz” on the Main Stage.
  • June 3, 2022 Featured its first Drag Queen Storytime event in Awesome Con Jr.
  • August 21, 2021 Featured a conversation with artist Dan Parent on Archie Comics first openly gay character, Kevin Keller, during a panel.
  • March 31, 2018 Hosted “GAAAYS IN SPAAACE” a panel on LGBT representation in Star Trek.
  • March 30, 2018 Hosted first queer after party at the Dew Drop.

PAST ARTIST/VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

  • LGBT HQ
  • Rage Gear Studios
  • Relemenopy
  • Foxlight Studios
  • BleedGeek

PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2022 Wilson Cruz
  • 2022 Anthony Rapp
  • 2022 Dax Exclamation Point
  • 2022 Logan Stone
  • 2022 D’Manda Martini
  • 2022 Crimsyn
  • 2018 Jamie McGonnigal