Lansing Pride Festival
Lansing Pride Festival is held annually on the 4th weekend in June. It brings together the local LGBTQIA+ community and its allies for a vibrant and inclusive festival featuring diverse performances, over 200 vendors and a supportive atmosphere and community.
about Lansing Pride
Mission
The mission of Lansing Pride is to create a space in Lansing, MI for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies to celebrate Pride
Purpose
The purpose of Lansing Pride is to provide support and resources for the annual pride festival and other spaces created in the Lansing area for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to celebrate Pride.
Lansing’s annual pride festival is organized by Lansing Pride, a 501c3 non-profit organization which is lead by a team of volunteers.
The board meets at least once a month (more frequently as needed), and each board member is responsible for at least one portion of the success of the Lansing Pride Festival. The board also collaborates and organizes events and fundraisers throughout the year.
MEET THE BOARD
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ben@lansingpride.org
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bhp@lansingpride.org
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brad@lansingpride.org
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trifecta@lansingpride.org
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marcella@lansingpride.org
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linda@lansingpride.org
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shannon@lansingpride.org
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bwells@lansingpride.org
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huntar@lansingpride.org
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mary@lansingpride.org
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mariahsanchez@lansingpride.org
Lansing Pride History
Formed in 2021, Lansing Pride was established to dedicate resources and support specifically for the annual pride festival that had been hosted in the city since 1989. The founding board members were Ben Down, Brad Johnson, Marcella Wolfe
The organization hosted it’s first festival in 2022. Since then it has grown to to an attendance of over 30,000.
Lansing Pride Logo
The logo was designed by one of our founding members, Asio Aviance (Corey Northen), to honor the significance of Michigan’s capital city as the home of the festival. Through its evolution the logo has continued to center that significance.
