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.

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about Lansing Pride

Lansing’s annual pride festival is organized by Lansing Pride, a 501c3 non-profit organization which is lead by a team of volunteers.

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. They also host a variety of LGBTQIA+ events throughout the year to bring recognition and celebration to the Greater Lansing community. 

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. If you have questions for the board, feel free to email us: hello@lansingpride.org

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 Pride BoarD

Ben Dowd

President & Logistics Director

Brad Johnson

Treasurer & Operations Director

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Trifecta

Secretary & Entertainment Director

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Linda Sarnelli

Vendor Director

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Marcella Wolf

Director

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Huntar Martin

Volunteer Director

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Shannon Murphy

Events and Planning Director

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Brian Wells

Marketing Director

Brian Hercliff-Proffer

Vice President & Communications Director

Mary Hetherington

Director

Mariah Sanchez

Director

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