Gay Pride Events in the Midwest USA
Celebrate Pride in the heartland! The Midwest is home to some of the most vibrant LGBTQ+ Pride parades and festivals in the country. From Chicago’s legendary Pride weekend to community-driven events in cities like Columbus, Minneapolis, and St. Louis—this guide connects you to the best Gay Pride events across the Midwest USA.
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ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, IL
Your complete guide to Chicago's annual Pride Parade, PrideFest, Pride in the Park. For more info, visit NortHalsted.com
INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indy Pride, Inc. exists to unite and serve its members and the LGBTQ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational and support programs, and community events. For more info, visit IndyPride.org
IOWA
DES MOINES, IA
Capital City Pride is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings together the members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and queer community along with their friends, allies, and supporters. For more info, visit CapitalCityPride.org
KANSAS
WICHITA, KS
The Wichita Pride Board is proud to bring these activities to our strong and diverse community! For more info, visit WichitaPride.org
MICHIGAN
DETROIT, MI
Motor City Pride traces its roots back to June 1972 when the first march was held downtown Detroit to protest the homophobic laws and to work for recognition for LGBT Rights and Equality. For more information, visit MotorCityPride.org
MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL
The mission of Twin Cities Pride is to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self. We envision a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are. For more info, visit TCPride.org
MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS, MO
For over thirty years, Pride St. Louis, Inc. has been working to raise understanding and acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals in our community. For pride event info, visit: PrideSTL.org
KANSAS CITY, MO
The mission of the Kansas City P.R.I.D.E. Community Alliance is to provide educational opportunities, support, social activities, and advocacy to enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ people in an inclusive environment for all. More info: KCPrideAlliance.org
NEBRASKA
LINCOLN, NE
For latest updates and event info, visit: Facebook.com/StarCityPride/
OMAHA, NE
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, inspiring equality, celebrating diversity, and acknowledging the contributions of our community. We honor those who came before us and give thanks to our allies. More info: HeartlandPride.org
NORTH DAKOTA
BISMARCK, ND
Dakota OutRight’s mission is to improve the lives of LGBTQIA2S+ people in Central North Dakota through connection, visibility, and advocacy. For event info, visit: DakotaOutRight.org
OHIO
CINCINNATI, OH
The purpose of Cincinnati Pride is to provide the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ community and our allies a forum that promotes inclusion and acceptance while affirming individuality. For parade and event info, visit: CincinnatiPride.org
CLEVELAND, OH
Our mission is to enrich the lives of the diverse LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, support, education, and celebration. For event info, visit: LGBTCleveland.org
COLUMBUS, OH
Stonewall Union [now known as Stonewall Columbus] was founded in 1981 with the goal of “increasing the visibility and acceptance of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community.” For Pride Parade info, visit: StonewallColumbus.org
SOUTH DAKOTA
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls Pride first took place in mid-2000 and was then hosted by the Center for Equality in Sioux Falls. The Center for Equality, now known as Sioux Falls Pride, was the leading LGBTQ focused non-profit organization that provided services, support and advocated for the LGBTQ community of Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. Visit: SiouxFallsPride.org
WISCONSIN
MILWAUKEE, WI
Our PrideFest festival production team is comprised of all levels of experience; from high schoolers to senior citizens, allies to advocates, our family of volunteers as diverse as they are dedicated. For event info, visit: PrideFest.com