Red Butte Garden’s Transcending Barriers, Blooming with Pride
Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of nature at Blooming with Pride, a family-friendly event that invites the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to unite and celebrate the rich beauty and diversity of the natural world. Witness a living art display as the Garden comes alive with vibrant blooms and plant arrangement installations created by local florists, horticulturists, and artists. Each creation represents the diverse experiences and journeys within the LGBTQIA+ community—showcasing that, like plants, love, and diversity thrive in all shades and forms.
Blooming with Pride is FREE from noon to 8 p.m. Timed tickets will be required.
Where: Red Butte Garden
When: Friday, June 14, 12-8 pm
Info: RedButteGarden.org
Millcreek Pride
Millcreek’s second annual Pride celebration will take place June 15 this year at the Millcreek Common. The event will benefit UAF Legacy Health.
A Pride Market will run from noon to 10 p.m. The Big Gay Car Wash will go from noon to 3 p.m. Matrons of Mayhem will host Drag Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. and performances by “Millcreek Legends” will be at 1, 3, 5, and 7 p.m. Free skating at Pride Skate Night runs from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Millcreek Common, 1354 E Chambers Ave
When: Sat, June 15, 12-10 pm
Info: millcreekcommon.org
Helper, Utah Saturday Vibes Pride
Come out and celebrate with the folks of Helper, Utah, in the name of diversity & inclusivity. This all-inclusive event is in conjunction with the internationally acknowledged Pride Month, which takes place across the globe in June. Helper organizers are creating a space for all diverse members of their community to feel welcome on Historic Main Street. One-of-a-kind ‘Helper & Utah Proud’ yard signs will be available for purchase at our merch booth until they sell out.
Where: Main Street, Helper
When: June 22, 5–10:30 pm
Info: HelperVibes.com
Ogden Pride
As organizers passionately craft the details for Ogden’s upcoming 10th annual Festival, the excitement is palpable. Picture three days of pure celebration, each moment carefully designed to reflect a decade of pride, unity, and acceptance. This is an open invitation to everyone, welcoming everyone to share in this monumental celebration’s joy. Join them as they weave together the threads of a decade, creating a vibrant tapestry of love and diversity. Organizers hope to make the 10th annual Festival an unforgettable celebration of who Ogden is.
Aug. 2 will be the Queer Prom, an all-ages dance.
Aug. 3 is “An Epic Night: Festival Rally & Royale Affair”
Aug. 4 is the main Ogden Pride Festival, free to the public.
Sponsorships run from $200 to $8,000. Booths run from $200 to $425.
Over 300 volunteers are needed.
Where: Downtown Ogden
When: August 2–4
Info: OgdenPride.org
Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest
Genderbands will be holding their fifth annual Trans Pride Festival with a new monicker — Trans Pride-N-Joy Fest. Organizers say the festival “celebrates, centers, and brings visibility to our amazingly diverse transgender community.”
WHEN: August 10
WHERE: Utah County
Info: genderbands.org/utahtranspride
Logan Pride Festival
Since 2017, the Logan Pride Foundation has served the Cache Valley community as a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating diversity while promoting LGBTQIA+ visibility, acceptance, and support in our region. While we host many projects and activities throughout the year, our hallmark event is our annual Pride Festival, which occurs each September. This single-day event has notably generated the largest reach and impact in and for our community, with over 3,000 attendees.
Sponsorships are available from $500 to $5,000.
Vendor booths are allotted a 10×10 plot, which they can set up as they wish. Last year, the event had 84 booths.
Musicians and drag artists are welcome to show interest in performing in one of the event’s multiple performance spaces.
The event is free for attendees. Donations to the festival help fund the Logan Pride House, the nonprofit’s home that provides a place for activities and support groups for Cache County’s LGBTQ+ community.
When: Saturday, September 28
Where: Willow Park, Logan
Info: LoganPride.org
Pride of Southern Utah Lake Day 2024
A day of sun, water, food, and celebration at Southern Utah’s annual Quail Creek Lake Day. As in years past, they’ll be located near the water’s edge, close to Dig Paddlesports.
When: Sunday, September 15, 1–5 p.m.
Where: Quail Creek State Park, Hurricane, Utah
Info: prideofsouthernutah.org
Pride of Southern Utah Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park returns to St. George this September for a day of entertainment, food, vendors and activities. This is a free all-ages event to celebrate our local LGBTQ+ community alongside friends, families and allies.
When: Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Crosby Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Dr. , St. George
Info: prideofsouthernutah.org
SLC Leather Pride
The Salt Lake City Leather Pride Festival is a day of celebration for the Men’s Leather and Kink community. The indoor-outdoor event is set to take place on Sunday, October 6th, from 1 to 8 p.m. at MILK+. Free tickets will be available in advance, granting access to a series of events designed to connect, educate, and celebrate this vibrant subculture.
The highlight of the festival is the MR LEATHER SLUT Title contest, which, alongside various activities, aims to bring together leather enthusiasts from around the globe.
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 6, 1–8 p.m.
Where: Milk+
INFO: slcleatherpride.com
