Let’s Celebrate, Connect, and Rise Together
The countdown is over, Saint Joe Pride Week has officially begun! This is more than a celebration. It’s a call to community, a weeklong journey of joy, remembrance, and resistance that culminates in our biggest event of the year: Pridefest at Civic Center Park.
Thanks to the support of our community, we’ve built a week that uplifts LGBTQ+ voices, fosters connection, and creates spaces where everyone can show up as their full, radiant selves.
Thanks to the support of our community, we’ve built a week that uplifts LGBTQ+ voices, fosters connection, and creates spaces where everyone can show up as their full, radiant selves.
🎉 What’s Happening This Week
Every day brings something new:
Monday, September 8
📍 927 Faraon St.🕕 6:00 PMFree admission! Come kick off Pride Week with a classic film and community vibes.
Wednesday, September 10
📍 Trail Theatre – 111 N 9th St.🕖 7:00 PMJoin us for this powerful story of solidarity between LGBTQ+ activists and striking miners in 1980s Britain.
Thursday, September 11
Non-Denominational Pride Service📍 First Christian Church – 927 Faraon St.🕖 7:00 PMA welcoming, affirming space for reflection, celebration, and spiritual connection.
Each event is designed to build momentum, deepen relationships, and remind us why Pride matters, especially here in Northwest Missouri.
🌟 Pridefest Is the Grand Finale
Join us Friday and Saturday at Civic Center Park for a weekend of celebration
- Live performances, local vendors, and food trucks
- Resource booths offering affirming services and support
- The electric energy of a community that refuses to be erased
Pridefest Night One📍 Civic Center Park🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMMusic, drag, food trucks, and community booths—an evening of joy and connection.
Saturday, September 13
Pridefest Main Event📍 Civic Center Park🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PMParade, performances, vendors, bounce houses, and resource tents. Family-friendly and free to all.
💖 Why Your Support Matters
Pride Week is possible because of the generosity of our community. Your donations fund everything from stage rentals to youth programming to the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that keeps our community safe and seen. You’re not just giving, you’re building a legacy of love and liberation.
📣 How You Can Help This Week
- Attend an event and bring a friend
- Share our schedule on social media
- Make a donation to help us finish the week strong
Together, we’re creating something powerful. Something lasting. Something joyful.
With pride and gratitude,
The Saint Joe Pride Board of Directors