Happy Forest!When iconic Pride Month events come to mind, it's easy to immediately think of well-known gay parades and festivities that take place in popular areas like Los Angeles, New York City, or even Pensacola, Florida.It's incredible to see queer visibility celebrated in big cities and small towns across the United States, but there's one festival that occurs in the heart of Pride Month that truly encapsulates queer joy more than any other destination.Electric Forest hit a magical 13th year in Rothbury, Michigan this June and the inclusive festival brought LGBTQ+ visibility to the forefront at a time it's needed most.With multiple Pride activations, iconic music sets, drag brunches, immersive art installations, and thousands of queer people dancing all weekend long... Electric Forest is undeniably a can't-miss event that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community should experience at least one time in their lives. See on Instagram It's actually quite shocking just how gay this festival is. As I ventured through the breathtaking forest every single day, I was overwhelmed with all of the queer love that made Electric Forest feel like such a safe space.Let's be clear... I'm not just referring to all of the rainbow colors that beautifully lit up the forest each night. For this year's programming, Electric Forest recruited Jake Resnicow to take over the festival's Pride stage that featured legendary sets from The Knocks x Dragonette, Confidence Man, BAMBII, TAAHLIAH, and a slew of drag performers.However, the fun wasn't just limited to the Pride stage. One of the major things I personally love about Electric Forest is that the queer activations take place at every corner of this stunning festival.Throughout the spectacular meadow, it's likely you'll witness a queer couple getting married on-site at The Chapel or you'll see a group of gays rocking eccentric outfits as they venture from stage to stage. Plus, let's not forget that this year's festival literally had a gay soire that even had the headliner, Wreckno, propose to their partner! Talk about gay rights! See on Instagram There's so much political discourse surrounding LGBTQ+ equality today, so it's very inspiring and comforting that Electric Forest prioritizes queer acceptance in these challenging times.Electric Forest made history as the first major music festival to feature a Pride parade back in 2018 and the momentum has only grown since then. At a time where it feels like queer acceptance is regressing, this special festival is quite literally doing the exact opposite.In many ways, it feels like Electric Forest is embracing a future that many close-minded people are too afraid to embrace. As a proud gay man myself, I find myself struggling to accept where we are as a society today. That's why music festivals like Electric Forest are the medicine needed to keep up the good fight.I found myself saying, "I wish life was like this all the time" to many new members of my chosen family throughout the weekend. The real world may not be up to par with where Electric Forest is at, but thankfully, this very beautiful festival isn't going anywhere anytime soon.Trust me when I say Electric Forest is the escapism you just may need during these uncertain moments in history. To learn more about this exceptional festival and plan your once-in-a-lifetime trip, check out the official website here. You won't regret it! See on Instagram This extraordinary trip was provided by Electric Forest.