Since 2001, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville, Visit Gainesville/Alachua County, the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area, and countless local businesses and professional organizations, we have coordinated the Pride Festival to celebrate our identities, spirit, individuality, and queerness.
Our 2025 Pride Festival was one of the most amazing sights to see in Gainesville — families, friends, kids, parents, EVERYONE laughing, dancing, and having a great time. We at the Pride Center know that this year’s festival was the best we’ve ever put on, and it’s only going to get better and better every year!
Our Mission
The mission of the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is to foster and enhance the well-being and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and people of other gender and sexual minorities, and to promote public understanding and affirmation of people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations, inclusive of race, ethnic background, nationality, economic stability, spirituality, age, and ability. Recognizing the importance of intersectionality, we work with other marginalized groups for social justice. We are committed to providing education and resources in an open and supportive environment to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in our neighborhoods and community.
