Come Out with Pride

Produce Pride events that fosters a sense of community, encourages lgbtqia+ citizens to live openly and with Pride, and educates the general public of our shared cultural heritage. Encourage fellowship and support among participating businesses, professionals, individuals, and charitable pursuits in the lgbtqia+ and allied communities. Provide positive role models in the lgbtqia+ and allied communities. Oppose prejudice in society at large and within the lgbtqia+ and allied communities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Foster communication and mutual support among the lgbtqia+ persons and the allied communities. Provide financial support to other lgbtqia+ oriented non-profit organizations in the local area made possible by the proceeds from each year's event.