Northern Nevada Pride
| Northern Nevada Pride | |
|---|---|
2017 Northern Nevada Pride festival | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Pride parade and festival |
| Frequency | Annually, first Saturday in September |
| Venue | MidTown Reno |
| Locations | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°31′1″N 119°48′32″W / 39.51694°N 119.80889°W |
| Inaugurated | July 26, 2014 |
| Most recent | September 6, 2025 |
| Attendance | 15000 (estimated, 2025)[1] |
| Organized by | Our Center |
| Filing status | 501 (c)(3) |
| Website | northernnevadapride |
The Northern Nevada Pride is an annual pride parade and associated festival in Reno, Nevada produced by Our Center.[2][3] The festival has grown into one of northern Nevada's largest annual LGBTQ+ gatherings, combining visibility, celebration, and advocacy.[4][5] The festival is held each September, as of 2023, at MidTown Reno.[6]
History
Northern Nevada Pride traces its origins to smaller local Pride and parade events in the Reno area during the late 1980s and 1990s, gradually growing into a significant annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, community, and advocacy in northern Nevada. The first Northern Nevada Pride was held on July 26, 2014 as part of Artown.[7][8][9] Originally held in Wingfield Park and Downtown Reno, the event now features a parade and festival in MidTown Reno, bringing together thousands of community members, performers, vendors, and supporters.[10] The Pride event benefits northern Nevada's only LGBTQ+ community center, Our Center, after federal funding loss.[11][12][13]
Performers
Past performers include Amadour,[14] Kerri Colby, Dawn, and Suzie Toot.[15][16]
See also
References
- ^ "Northern Nevada Pride Festival: Thousands Attend". News-USA Today. September 8, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Sauvageau, Carly (August 25, 2025). "Northern Nevada Pride is on Sept. 6 in Reno: Tickets, parade and new location". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Stewart, Nick (July 30, 2021). "Thousands Endure Smoke, Heat For This Year's Reno Pride". KUNR Public Radio. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Travel Guide". Visit Reno Tahoe. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Perez, Daniel Enrique (July 18, 2017). "The Biggest Little Pride Festival: History in Drag". Nevada Today. University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Sauvageau, Carly; Cross, Greta (June 2, 2025). "June is pride month. Here's why Reno's parade won't happen until September". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Lachoy, Paco (July 27, 2014). "Pride is about being Proud: Northern Nevada Pride". therenogaypage. Peavine Mountain Media. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Ingvoldstad, Mary (July 30, 2014). "Highlights from the 2014 Northern Nevada Pride parade". Northern Nevada Hopes. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "July 2014 Artown Final Report" (PDF). Artown. pp. 10, 30. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Roshetko, Katey (September 2, 2025). "Northern Nevada Pride moves festival to MidTown Reno". KOLO-TV. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Baker, Michelle (September 6, 2025). "LGBTQ+ Center Faces Funding Cuts, Celebrates Pride". This Is Reno. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Corona, Marcella (July 28, 2018). "Organizers say Northern Nevada Pride Festival is bigger than ever". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "University community comes together for Northern Nevada Pride Parade". Nevada Today. University of Nevada, Reno. July 21, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Roshetko, Katey (September 4, 2025). "Amadour the High Desert Balladeer to perform during Northern Nevada Pride". KOLO-TV. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Ramos, Eli (September 4, 2025). "Lake Tahoe Pride will march at Northern Nevada Pride for first time". Tahoe Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Reno's 2025 Annual Pride Event Draws Thousands". This Is Reno. September 8, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.