The first virtual Sims Pride parade wants to feature your Sim

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Bring your best look and get ready to werk the runway

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The Sims 4 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with the first ever virtual Sims Pride event, which runs from June 15 to June 29. See the official announcement on the EA blog here.

The Virtual Pride Parade starts on June 15 and runs until June 29. On June 30, popular Sims YouTube personality, EnglishSimmer, will host a Virtual Pride Parade live stream on The Sims Twitch channel. Players are encouraged to submit their best Sims Pride looks on social media and on the in-game Gallery with the hashtag #SimPride2020 event for a chance to be featured in The Sims Pride Celebration Event and group photo. There's even talk of sashaying down a runway, so be prepared to turn a look and turn heads. Keep in mind, however, that no custom content will be included in the Sims chosen from the Gallery (but that new MAC makeup is fair game).  

"This month, and every month, it is critical to support equality on all levels. The Sims is committed to creating the world as it should be, one that is kinder, more connected, and built on representation and freedom of expression," the announcement reads. "We believe diverse and inclusive worlds are better worlds, both virtual and real. Our community is full of wonderful, beautiful people from all over the planet, and The Sims 4 should reflect that - we wouldn't have it any other way." 

It's great to see The Sims honor its diverse player base, and a lovely way to celebrate Pride Month. We've already seen Trixie Mattel hosting Drag Race in The Sims 4, now it's time to see fans strut their stuff. I'm currently working on my Pride outfit, and can't decide what color space buns to rock, do I want to give you space fantasy or mermaid realness? Gah.

Alyssa Mercante
Alyssa Mercante
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Alyssa Mercante used to be a features writer at GamesRadar+ and is now a freelance writer and editor. Prior to entering the industry, she got her Masters's degree in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Newcastle University with a dissertation focusing on contemporary indie games. She spends most of her time playing competitive shooters and in-depth RPGs and was recently on a PAX Panel about the best bars in video games. In her spare time Alyssa rescues cats, practices her Italian, and plays soccer.