CLEVELAND — On Sunday, Nov. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host their annual Pride Night presented by Century Federal Credit Union at 6 p.m. during their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Rocket Arena.
What You Need To Know
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting Pride Night on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. to support the LGBTQ+ community
The event will feature colorful decorations, special performances and a raffle
Pride merchandise will be sold with a portion of the proceeds going to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community
The event highlights the Cavaliers’ commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere and celebrates support, solidarity and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
The event features:
A special edition performance with rainbow poms by the Cavs Dance Team. The Stream Team and 216Stix will both wear the Center Court Pride collection.
A Pride Night themed photo frame will be on the concourse for fans to take photos.
Temporary Pride “C” tattoos available for fans on the concourse.
The exterior curtain wall will be lit with the colorful shades of the rainbow in recognition of the LGBTQ+ community.
There will be a 50/50 raffle to support Colors+ Youth Center, which helps LGBTQ+ youth in Northeast Ohio. Local groups such as the B. Riley House and the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland will have tables at the game.
The Cavaliers will honor Shauna Adkison as the Jif DIFF Maker. Adkison is from Columbia Station and works as Events Coordinator for Plexus, the LGBT+ business chamber in Northeast Ohio.
She also served on the board of Stonewall Sports Cleveland. Adkison works to create visibility and support for women and the LGBTQ+ community.
Center Court will also offer apparel from its Pride collection, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Buckeye Flame, supporting Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. Fans can buy it at Center Court or on the Cavaliers’ Shop website.