PHOTOS: Carytown Pride 2025 celebrates queer visibility

Jun 22, 2025 - 21:25

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PHOTOS: Carytown Pride 2025 celebrates queer visibility

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- It's time to celebrate pride this June, as those from around the Greater Richmond Region gathered in Carytown to celebrate Pride Month.

The event was held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, and people danced to their favorite queer pop tunes this Pride Month in Carytown at a market.

Carytown Pride 2025 (Photo: Annie Gallo, 8News)

The event was held by TransJamRVA, an organization that brings visibility to queer, trans artists and makers while supporting local trans mutual aid.

Carytown Pride 2025 (Photo: Annie Gallo, 8News)

Ander Waller (they/them) says there main goal is to uplift and bring about queer and trans diverse community.

Despite some vendors dropping out ahead of the event due to the extreme heat across the Richmond region, Waller still emphasized what this market is all about.

"We are still out here, it's still Pride Month and it's all about bringing community together, supporting local LGBTQ makers," Waller said. "That's what we're all about."

Sarah Schultz (they/them) has been making art for a very long time, but having been creating the art shown at Carytown Pride for five years.

"We're in this climate, we are trying to be vocal and present, and making space for our community and also welcoming everyone in celebration and resistance," they said.

Carytown Pride 2025 (Photo: Annie Gallo, 8News)

Peyton Mettler, whose business is Horsebonez Leather, sold some flagging keychains and new toys.

"Pride to me is a great opportunity to be as loud as possible and it's a great opportunity to find everybody else in the community," Mettler said. "Everybody likes to gather and have fun parties and celebrate the joy we all experience from our identities, and I find it very meaningful."

With vendors like Dayum Jam RVA, Fragment, ATW Firearms Instruction, Eddie Rose Coffee, Twisted Lemon Bev Co., Petty's Pastries and more.

Continue to scrolling for more photos from Carytown Pride 2025.

Carytown Pride 2025 (Photo: Annie Gallo, 8News)