July is Disability Pride Month. It’s a celebration of the community’s culture, to recognize and honor our people’s history, resilience, achievements, and contributions. It raises awareness and challenges negative stereotypes and misconceptions. Sound familiar? Sounds like LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which occurred in June. I noticed many LGBTQ+ options on TV in support of Pride, as it should be. I hope to find as many for Disability Pride in July as it should be. I did not see many last July.

Raul Rodriguez (1944-2015) was an acclaimed artist whose talent touched everything from parade floats to hotel-casinos. He is best known in Las Vegas for creating the Flamingo’s distinctive signage in 1976. He also developed the original concept for the Dunes Oasis display in 1981 (the final installation was designed by Jack Dubois of Ad Art). A native of Los Angeles, Rodriguez’s career in Las Vegas had an unusual start. “I had one bird.”

Known for her amazing style and fashion design for the plus-size gal, Rene’ of Rene’ Tyler Designs is a national treasure in the RUBENESQUE Fashion Circuit. From New York to Los Angeles Fashion Week, the Rene’ Tyler brand has been strong and independent, but most importantly, it is based out of Las Vegas. But the most crucial facet of this local jewel is her Queer son Chas Tyler, Executive Creative Consultant and media influencer for the brand.

If you’ve ever wandered through Las Vegas’ Antique Alley and found yourself mesmerized by a mix of atomic-age glam, kitschy collectibles, and mid-century modern treasures, chances are you’ve stepped into the world of Chris Cope. A self-proclaimed maximalist, artist, entertainer, and serial entrepreneur, Chris is the heartbeat behind Mid Mod Casa, Mid Mod Crisis, and Party Fowl Antiques.

The world is especially challenging in 2025, and Las Vegas PRIDE will always support progress, share our struggles, and celebrate our successes as an LGBTQIA+ community. PRIDE is about progress, and while it may look like a party, we also do key work in being a center-point for our shared voice and key improvements to the overall success and acceptance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Join us in celebrating with PRIDE at our official events! All the festivities listed on this page are part of the recognized and sanctioned PRIDE Events being held during PRIDE Month—carefully planned to ensure a safe, inclusive, and unforgettable experience for everyone. If it’s not listed here, it’s not an official PRIDE Event. Be sure to show your support by attending the real deal—we can’t wait to see you there!

In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in six-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed. Premiering on TVOD platforms June 17, this vibrant animated musical fantasy is more than just a groundbreaking celebration of drag—it’s a love letter to queer resilience, chosen family, and the power of personal transformation.

As spring turns to summer, the cosmic energy encourages us to blossom—loudly, proudly, and unapologetically. May and June bring the glittery vibes of self-celebration, deeper connections, and transformative truths. It’s a powerful season for embracing your queer identity in all its fluid, brilliant forms.

The second annual Las Vegas PRIDE Bar Hop was a tremendous success! Over seventy-five participants joined Las Vegas PRIDE on April 5, for the only local queer bar crawl in Southern Nevada! With a quick survey of the rowdy bunch, at least 50% of our guests were first-time virgins at a bar crawl with Las Vegas PRIDE.