PRIDEFEST is an annual celebration of the rich diversity within the Tallahassee area and recognizes social contributions of the LGBT community.

TALLAHASSEE – Members of the Tallahassee community are celebrating this year’s PRIDEFEST festival being held April 14 – 20.  The event – themed “Celebrate Pride in US” – is sponsored by The Family Tree Community Center and various local individuals, organizations and businesses, including Big Bend Cares, Rainbow eBooks.com, Conn & Associates Architects, Mary L. Wakeman Attorney at Law, Gentle Shepherd Metropolitan Community Church, United Church in Tallahassee, Equality Florida, Florida Blue, and many more.

It is a sad fact that many LGBT individuals have felt unwelcome in houses of worship, or even literally been cast out of the church or group in which they were raised.  For this reason, they often feel estranged from spirituality altogether.  But things are changing.  Tallahassee is coming to have a growing number of churches and other faith groups in which to find an open and affirming spiritual home.

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Tallahassee PRIDEFEST 2013 kicked off on Sunday, April 14th, with the third annual Tallahassee PRIDEFEST Drag Pageant, held at Rehab Night Club, 926 W. Tharpe Street.  Hosted by local performers Cha Cha Amore and Eboni Starr, event contestants were judged in four categories: presentation, formal wear, question and answer, and solo talent.  The winning contestant, Amiyah Chancellor, was crowned Miss Tallahassee PRIDEFEST 2013.  Anye Sanchez took the honor of first runner-up.

Photo Credit: Laura Seaton

Also participating in the pageant were Elanea Brooks, Samantha Fox, Yelena, Traci Russell, and Lady Kush.

PRIDEFEST is an annual celebration of the rich diversity within the Tallahassee area and recognizes social contributions of the LGBT community.

TALLAHASSEE – Members of the Tallahassee community are gearing up for this year’s PRIDEFEST festival to be held April 14 – 20.  The event – themed “Celebrate Pride in US” – is sponsored by The Family Tree Community Center and various local individuals, organizations and businesses, including Big Bend Cares, Rainbow eBooks.com, Conn & Associates Architects, Mary L. Wakeman Attorney at Law, Gentle Shepherd Metropolitan Community Church, United Church in Tallahassee, Equality Florida, Florida Blue, and many more.
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Are you ready to Celebrate Pride in US?  View the Events page to learn all about the events that will make up this year’s festivities.

Tallahassee PRIDEFEST has several sponsorship opportunities available for local and regional businesses and organizations. We need your support to make this the best PRIDEFEST ever!

Sponsorship of PRIDEFEST comes with several benefits to help your business reach out and make a connection with all of those in attendance. For more information on sponsorship levels and benefits, and to sign up to sponsor PRIDEFEST, please visit our Sponsors Page.

PRIDEFEST is looking for entertainers for Pride in the Plaza! We need musicians/bands to perform on the main stage during the 6-hour festival on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visit our Entertainment page and fill out the Entertainer Interest Form!

Tallahassee PRIDEFEST 2013 is organized by The Family Tree’s Pride Planning Committee.  Lend a hand, share your ideas, and help make Tallahassee PRIDEFEST 2013 possible.  Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties including guest surveying, event set-up and break-down, Kids Zone supervisors and more!

To volunteer your time, contact us or call The Family Tree at (850) 222-8555, or fill our the form on the Get Involved page.

Planning for PRIDEFEST 2013 is already underway! Stay tuned to info on how you can get involved as a volunteer, sponsor, or vendor!