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 100 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

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Ben Dowd

President

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Tiesha King

Vice President & Entertainment Coordinator

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Brad Johnson

Treasurer & Operations Coordinator

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Trifecta

Secretary & Entertainment Coordinator

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Linda Sarnelli

Director-Vendor Coordinator

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Marcella Wolf

Director-General Coordinator

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Huntar Martin

Director-Volunteer Coordinator

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Robert Doran-Brockway

Director-Fundraising Coordinator

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Shannon Murphy

Director-Events and Planning Coordinator

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Brian Wells

Director-Marketing Coordinator

Brian Hercliff-Proffer

Director-Communications Coordinator

Mary Hetherington

Board Advisor

Mariah Sanchez

Board Advisor

Past Prides

2022

13 August 2022

Old Town, Lansing, Michigan

Featuring Delicious

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Rainbow colored letter balloons spelling out the word pride
Rainbow pride tshirt on a vendor display

2023

17 June 2023

Old Town, Lansing, Michigan

Featuring Orion Story

A crowd of people walking along the street between vendor tents
A mom giving a hug
A drag queen in a rainbow dress waving the progressive pride flag

2024

22 June 2024

Old Town, Lansing, Michigan

Featuring Loosey LaDuca

A drag queen in black leather standing on a stage smiling
A crowd of people looking at the camera smiling and clapping