Travis Shumake wasn’t your typical kid growing up in Phoenix, Arizona. His playground wasn’t the local park, it was the drag strip. The son of celebrated NHRA drivers Tripp and Susie Shumake, Travis’s “average” childhood activities included chatting with racing legends, standing on the starting line, and pretending to do burnouts in the Nitro Funny Car parked in the family garage.

The Floyd Lamb State Park features the Tule Springs Loop, which is a free-to-access trail that interconnects with the greater park area. This area features lakes and grass, historic buildings, level trails, both paved and unpaved, and a mix of desert and green scenery and wildlife.

As a kid, I felt a strong connection with my gay friends. The more I learned about their experiences and interests, the more I realized how much we had in common. The larger my circle of LGBTQ+ friends grew, the more I realized how much the LGBTQ+ and Disability communities have in common.

Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy nonprofit, today announced the endorsement of five pro-equality candidates for Las Vegas City Council, Nevada State Assembly and the Clark County School District Board of Trustees.

On April 29th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), finalized a policy that strengthens protections for youth in foster care by clarifying how states must meet their statutory requirements to appropriately serve LGBTQI+ children in foster care.

Equality Fashion Week® (EFW) 2024 stood as a beacon of hope and resilience in a world where representation and visibility are increasingly crucial. Launched in 2018, this pioneering event has grown into a significant platform for underrepresented voices within the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for equity, equality, and diversity in a time of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Gender fluidity suggests diverse ways of representing oneself in society; anatomical sex has always been defined socially by a gender role and subjectively as gender identity. Judith Butler perfectly explains how sex, gender and sexuality interact; she questioned the gender binary distinction, suggesting that “biology is always given cultural meaning and, therefore, perhaps sex was always gender.”

Art, in all its forms, has always been a reflection of the human experience, capturing the essence of society, its struggles, its triumphs, and its dreams. The LGBTQ+ community, with its rich history and vibrant presence, has made significant contributions to the arts, weaving its unique perspectives into the broader cultural tapestry.

In a world where acceptance and inclusion are paramount, creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth is a critical step toward fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. With rising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, educators, support groups, and communities play a pivotal role in shaping spaces where young people can express themselves without fear of discrimination, harassment, or violence.

In the vibrant tapestry of Las Vegas, where every glimmering light tells a story, a narrative of resilience and community is woven within the walls of LGBTQ+ establishments like Le Café and the Red Barn. These sanctuaries of acceptance, though often overlooked, stand as monuments to the courage and defiance of those who dared to challenge societal norms.

Each June, we celebrate PRIDE by honoring our past and respecting the elders who started our movement at Stonewall and beyond. This June, we will be celebrating at several events. Be sure to check out our calendar and save those dates!

History will remember what we do this election. Will the American people – will Nevadans – rise in support of democracy? Will they speak out in defense of a society that is fair, just and equal for all Americans, and against assaults on LGBTQ+ rights; on reproductive freedoms; on racial injustice? The imperative to take action has never been greater. If we are to advance pro-LGBTQ+ initiatives instead of just blocking an anti-LGBTQ+ agenda, it comes down to this year’s election.

The One, the Only, the Original, the Authentic - 2024 Las Vegas PRIDE Hop On the Bus Pub Crawl is set to take the streets officially on June 22, 2024, during our National Pride Month celebration! Our official pub crawl will be sponsored and led by our incredible friends at the Phoenix Bar and Lounge and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Las Vegas PRIDE 2024 Derek Guerrero and Norma Llyaman. Reserve your seat today.

An Instagram post. That’s how I first learned of the Las Vegas Gay Softball League (LVGSL). I wasn’t even living in Las Vegas at the time, but I was still based in Wisconsin, slowly spending more and more time out West as a part of my sports journalism career in the poker industry.

Tucked away near the border of Arizona and Utah, Mesquite, NV, is home to an LGBTQIA+ Non-Profit Organization who is rounding the corner on their 4th Annual Pride Celebration. Love Family got their start back in 2021 after seeing a need for education, unity, and support in their community.

“I Love Ron Quinn! He’s an amazing leader and a wonderful friend.” This quote could be a summation of everyone’s first thoughts of Ron. Ron relocated to Las Vegas in 1991 to assist his father in the family business. It was at this time he attended his first Las Vegas PRIDE Festival at Sunset Park. He recalled, “It was a completely different experience in May as opposed to a Southern California PRIDE. It was HOT.”

Jill and I are heartbroken by the recent loss of Nex Benedict. Every young person deserves to have the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are, and feel safe and supported at school and in their communities. Nex Benedict, a kid who just wanted to be accepted, should still be here with us today.

After much planning and anticipation, Las Vegas PRIDE is excited to announce that in March of 2024, the Las Vegas City Council approved plans to host Las Vegas PRIDE Parade AND FESTIVAL on 4th Street in the world-famous Downtown Las Vegas! Central from all parts of the Valley, Downtown has ample parking, amazing public transit, walkable hotels, and all the exciting vibes of Freemont Street, Arts District, and all things VEGAS!

Ye Haw, Cow Folks! Come join the Southwest rodeo fun as Las Vegas PRIDE rallies with the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s annual Big Horn Rodeo to be held Memorial Day weekend at Horseman’s Park, May 24 – 26, 2024.

I mentioned we would have our Vegas wedding a year ago, and now I want to share how disability impacted the wedding planning. I didn’t realize how hard it would be. Or how sweet the reward would be. Our special day was filled with beauty, love, happiness, and inclusion, with so many loved ones, just as we dreamed!

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have some kind of platform, and I was determined from a young age to make it happen. My family didn’t really support my dream of having an online presence, especially after I came out. They worried about how I would be criticized. As a black queer influencer, I’ve experienced my fair share of hate. But nothing could prepare me for how much more intense it would get after announcing I was in a same-sex relationship online.

The Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE Incorporated is pleased to announce their monthly partnership with the fabulous team at The Phoenix Bar & Lounge as we host together an exciting new event, PRIDE PARTY! Join us every 1st Saturday of the month from 7 – 9 pm as we celebrate Diversity and Community with PRIDE!

Las Vegas PRIDE, also known as Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE, Inc., is OFTEN imitated but NEVER duplicated! We have served the community for 41 years and will be here until our mission is fulfilled! Our Board is comprised of volunteers, and we do our best to create fun, engaging, uplifting, and impactful content year-round!