The summer season got off to a spectacular start as Las Vegas PRIDE and SAHARA Las Vegas welcomed guests to the first weeks of the 2026 Elevate Pool Party series at Retro Pool. From the moment the gates opened, the energy was undeniable as community members, visitors, friends, and allies came together to celebrate diversity, connection, and the spirit of PRIDE.

When I think of summer, attending mass attractions comes to mind—such as theme parks, Comic-Con, Pride, and concerts. The relationship between my physical disability and my participation in mass attractions is entirely interactional. My diagnosis does not define my ability to engage with the event, but by how my disability intersects with both the physical environment (is it accessible?) and the social environment (how do those around me perceive disability?).

Miss Las Vegas Trans PRIDE Sarah Amie Dorsey is a very bright light within our Las Vegas community, and we are so grateful and honored to have her represent our Trans Community. Sarah Amie Dorsey is an educator, writer, artist, and transgender activist. She is the founder of Amie Teaches, an educational coaching practice focused on developing strong academic skills, greater confidence, curiosity, and a joy in learning.

Meet Simone, the creative force behind ClueX, as he shares his journey from drag and burlesque to writing, producing, and performing in one of Las Vegas' most uniquely queer theatrical experiences.

On a mellow Sunday evening in early May at The Phoenix Bar & Lounge, one of Las Vegas’ most beloved LGBTQIA+ gathering spaces, patrons were enjoying a typical karaoke night when an international music legend quietly walked through the door. Accompanied by a few friends, Cyndi Lauper arrived simply looking to relax, have fun, and enjoy the company of the community.

You would think that getting older today would be easier than ever before because we now have so many supportive tools at our fingertips, along with incredible advances in science and technology. But are we actually using them? The jury is still out. We have countless choices for nutritional supplements to help fill the gaps often created by unhealthy diets.

Summer has always been a season of possibility. It is the season when we gather outdoors, discover new adventures, celebrate creativity, and reconnect with the people and experiences that inspire us. It is a time when music fills the air, performers take the stage, artists share their visions, and communities come together to create memories that last long after the temperatures begin to cool.

We made it through June and we are SO PROUD of our community for SUPPORTING the ONE AND ONLY, Las Vegas PRIDE! Las Vegas PRIDE fights for human rights, love, equity, and liberation every day, and we are so blessed to get to build culture and community especially each June since it was declared as National PRIDE Month in 1999 (our Organization has been serving the community since the early 1980s!).

For generations, LGBTQ+ Americans have fought not only for visibility and equality, but also for the fundamental right to participate fully in democracy. From the early activism that followed the Stonewall Uprising to modern-day movements advocating for equality, healthcare access, safety, and representation, voting has remained one of the most powerful tools our community has to shape the future.