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Third Annual Disability Pride Festival, July 17

Nikki Villavicencio and her daughter Allie at the Disability Pride Festival. Nikki is using a power wheelchair; Allie wears face paint and large earrings. Both wear black "Disability Pride" shirts with a colorful zigzag design.Celebrate disability culture, community, and pride. This free, family-friendly event hosted by Advocating Change Together (ACT) honors the rich diversity and contributions of people with disabilities.

About the Event

What: 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Minnesota State Capitol
Event page: Disability Pride Festival – ACT

Disability Pride is an opportunity for everyone to show off their whole selves and be PROUD of exactly who they are!

Visit the Facebook Event page for more information.

Disability Pride Month

July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), groundbreaking civil rights legislation passed in 1990. We come together to recognize how far we’ve come and the work still ahead for full inclusion and equality.

Did you know? About 1 in 4 U.S. adults live with a disability. This festival creates space to challenge stereotypes, highlight achievements, and foster pride in disability identity and culture.

Page last updated: July 7, 2025

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