Davis County Pride Schedule
Davis County Pride will bring a full afternoon of celebration, visibility, and entertainment to Layton Commons Park on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 6 p.m., featuring local performers, community voices, and family-friendly activities.
Fashion Fluid Open Closet is an interactive experience where attendees may explore gender expression through clothing in a welcoming, judgment-free space.
Throughout the afternoon, food trucks, a kids’ midway with games, and roaming buskers and variety performers will keep the festival lively and accessible for all ages.
Noon
The festival opens at noon with a welcome from board members, followed by emcee Sean Childers-Gray and a mayoral greeting.
12:15pm
Davis Divas, a pop-up vocal ensemble composed of singers from the Salt Lake Men’s Choir who were raised in or live in Davis County, will take the stage to sing the Pride theme song “This is Me.”
12:30pm
Project Rainbow Parade of Flags will stage a colorful, symbolic youth march to represent the community’s diversity.
1pm
Keynote speaker Clearfield City Council member Dakota Wurth will address the crowd. Wurth is an advocate and community voice known for speaking on LGBTQ+ visibility and lived experience, and is running for Utah State Senate District 5.
1:30pm
Cirque du Kaires is a dynamic performance troupe blending circus arts, acrobatics, and theatrical storytelling. Their acts combine physical artistry coupled with expressive themes that explore identity and transformation.
2pm
Laughs and lively audience participation with Marcus the Funny Man on the Main Stage and Matrons of Mayhem for a round of drag bingo under the Big Top. The Matrons, a well-loved local drag collective, are known for their comedic timing, bold personas, and community fundraising efforts.
2:30pm
Singer-songwriter Spencer Sanders will bring an acoustic-driven set that blends moving lyrics with a contemporary pop sensibility. Sanders’ music reflects themes of self-exploration and emotional authenticity.
3pm
Mom Hugs with the theme Hell Together from the words David Archuleta’s mom told him as she left her church, choosing unconditional love and support for her gay son.
3:15pm
Lavender Menaces Marching Band will deliver a high-energy, brass-forward performance rooted in queer history and protest tradition. The group combines musical performance with activism, reclaiming a once-derogatory term as a badge of pride.
3:30pm
Love Train March invites attendees to join in a celebratory procession through the park, emphasizing togetherness and mutual joy.
4pm
The Matrons of Mayhem return for another round of drag bingo and variety acts.
4:30pm
Cirque du Kairos returns with more acrobatic spectacle.
5pm
Fashion Fluid Open Closet closes.
5:15pm
The festival concludes with a closing ceremony featuring opportunity drawings and final remarks before the main stage concert.
5:30pm
Headlining the evening is the Liam Lars Band, a regional favorite known for high-energy live shows that fuse rock, pop, and indie influences. The band’s engaging stage presence and crowd-friendly sound make them a fitting finale for the day’s celebration.
6pm
Festival closes.
Our full story on Davis County Pride 2026 is here.
More information and potential schedule updates are at DavisCountyPride.org
