39th Annual Pride in the Desert

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The 39th Annual Pride in The Desert

TLGA (Tucson Lesbian and Gay Alliance)/Tucson Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that produces and promotes educational, cultural, and recreational events for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. Tucson Pride supports other local non profits, having given back to the community more than $45,000 since its inception.

Tucson Pride is a member of the Consolidated Association of Prides, Inc (CAPI) and InterPride (International Association of Prides). Locally Tucson Pride is a member of the Tucson GLBT Chamber of Commerce. Tucson Pride has helped sponsor events in the past for Wingspan, Southern Arizona Aids Foundation and has supported the Turnabout for TIHAN fundraiser. In addition we support other Arizona Pride Organizations located in Casa Grande, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Sedona, Lake Havasu City and Bisbee.

Pride History Week is celebrated in June each year. During this week Tucson Pride supports local businesses in promoting events commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the death of Richard Heakin, here in Tucson in 1976.

Pride on Parades mission is to celebrate the pride and diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. This is a time for all members our community as well as allies to unite and be proud of who they are. Following the parade there is a free block party.

Pride in the Desert is in its 38th year. This event is our annual fundraiser allowing us to continue to give back to the community. The annual attendance is approximately 6000 to 10,000 with about 80 vendors that include retail businesses and non-profits. The entertainment consists of both local and national talent bringing a wide variety of genres.